Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Rygerfjell

On the morning of November 7, 2024, the ferry 'Rygerfjell' encountered technical difficulties while operating in Vassøy. As a result, the vessel had to be withdrawn from service and was temporarily replaced by the ferry 'Rygerkongen' (IMO: 9359997) until further notice. The scheduled departure from Vassøy at 08:10 a.m. was unfortunately canceled due to these issues. The replacement ferry, 'Rygerkongen', commenced its first journey from Stavanger at 09:45 a.m., followed by a departure from Vassøy at 10:30 a.m. After addressing the technical problems, the 'Rygerfjell' successfully resumed operations and made its next departure from Stavanger at 12:45 p.m.

In a notable maritime incident on November 3, 2014, just after midnight, the ferry 'Rygerfjell' experienced an allision with a pier while attempting to dock at Fogn. The collision resulted in damage to the pier and a nearby private boathouse. The 'Rygerfjell' itself sustained minor cosmetic damage and had a rope entangled in its propeller, prompting its temporary removal from service. Initial investigations pointed towards a technical malfunction as the likely cause of the incident, which operators expected to rectify within the same day. To ensure continuity of service, the ferry 'Hjelmeland' was promptly deployed on the Fogn-Judaberg-Nedstrand-Jelsa route. By 9:30 p.m. that evening, normal operations resumed. This incident underscores the importance of technical vigilance in maritime operations, especially in busy docking scenarios. For more details and visuals on the incident, refer to the Norwegian report available at Aftenbladet.

On September 7, 2011, the Halsa ferry faced unexpected technical difficulties, leading to its suspension at Lerøy Hydrotech's quay in Rensvikholmen. In response to the disruption, the reserve ferry Solskel took over the critical route from Talgsjøen to Tømmervåg, ensuring minimal inconvenience for passengers starting from 6:30 AM. Fortunately, after addressing the technical issues, the Halsa ferry was able to resume its normal operations at 9:30 AM. For more details, check the full Norwegian report with accompanying photo at http://www.tk.no/nyheter/article5725486.ece.