Discover the Ryfylke: Ratings & Maritime News

On the evening of April 16, 2025, at 6:32 p.m., a chilling discovery unfolded aboard the 'Ryfylke' ferry in Nedstrand, Rogaland. A passenger reported a suspicious object to the crew, prompting immediate action as they investigated their findings. Concealed on the wall of a toilet was a device that resembled a bomb: a box affixed with wires and a timer, connected to a wall socket. Once the ferry crew assessed the situation, they swiftly alerted the authorities. Within 20 minutes, the ferry made its way to dock, where police units arrived to handle the precarious situation. A bomb squad, dispatched from Oslo via helicopter, was called to examine the concerning object. As a precautionary measure, police evacuated several nearby residents while ensuring public safety. After hours of meticulous examination, the bomb squad's work extended late into the night. The evacuation order was lifted, allowing the 12 displaced residents to return to their homes at approximately 3:18 a.m. on April 17. The suspicious object was ultimately taken to the Haugesund police station for further analysis, and an investigation commenced. Authorities have arrested a young man under suspicion of orchestrating this hoax dubbed the “alarm clock bomb.” Allegedly, he had placed the device on the ferry to instill fear among passengers and crew. Originally interviewed as a witness on April 17, the man’s status has since changed to that of a suspect, facing charges for making serious threats. For more detailed insight and updates on this alarming incident, click here for photos and related reports: [VG Article](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/KM9EK7/bombegruppen-paa-vei-mistenkelig-gjenstand-paa-ferge) and [Aftonbladet Article](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/73A7lw/helge-38-hittade-vackarklockebomb-pa-farja?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ2MM5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiqeUcEL3bRbhMjXhHYsNr03wUY_k3koLC1doY6VJI4hpljBM9nI8RNXeQ51_aem_NsGHNwtsaGwZkiNNXqFFWA).

A man has been charged with making serious threats following an alarming incident involving an 'alarm clock bomb' on the ferry 'Ryfylke'. The incident unfolded on April 21 when the suspect was apprehended, though he was initially questioned as a witness just three days earlier on April 18. While police have not disclosed the full details of his statement, investigations by the bomb squad confirmed that the object in question was non-threatening and merely an alarm clock. Despite its harmless nature, there are concerns that the item was placed aboard the ferry with the intent to incite fear among passengers. The situation escalated when a traveler discovered the object in the ferry's restroom, prompting immediate evacuation procedures in Nedstrand, Rogaland. Nearby residents were also moved to safety as a precaution. During subsequent interrogations, the suspect admitted to the incident, expressing guilt for his actions and revealing that he aimed to attract attention. However, he later regretted his decision, leading to his confession and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.