Discover the Samskip-Kvitnos: Ratings & Maritime News

Nor Lines, a key player in maritime logistics and a subsidiary of Samskip, has commenced a bi-weekly liner service utilizing its two LNG-powered multipurpose vessels. The MV Kvitnos and MV Kvitbjørn are now operating routes from the SCA terminal in Rotterdam to the scenic Norwegian coastline, serving an array of ports including Trondheim, Tromsø, and Bergen. To fuel its operations efficiently, Nor Lines is partnering with Titan LNG for the bunkering process at the City Terminal, located in the Prins Willem Alexander harbour (port number 2790). The LNG bunkering is carried out similarly to the Wes Amelie, with liquefied natural gas being delivered directly to the vessels via trucks. This temporary arrangement between the Port of Rotterdam and Titan LNG will support LNG bunkering until sufficient LNG bunker barges become available for use. Both the MV Kvitnos and MV Kvitbjørn boast impressive capacities, handling 1500 Lane ‘RoRo’ meters, accommodating 122 TEU containers, and equipped with 1500 tons of refrigerated hold, complemented by a heavy lift crane capable of lifting 80 tonnes. With this strategic move, Nor Lines is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable shipping practices while enhancing its service offerings in the Norwegian freight market.

In a swift response to an emergency, the tugboat "Kvitnos" played a crucial role in the rescue operation of another tug that caught fire in Rystraumen, Tromsø, on the evening of February 1, 2017. The incident unfolded when the tug's operator issued a distress call at 9:20 PM, alerting authorities to a raging fire in the engine room. In response, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) dispatched the lifeboat "Rescue Gideon" and coordinated efforts with the Fire and Rescue Coordination Centre in Tromsø. As rescue boats rushed towards the flaming vessel, the captain made the decisive choice to ground the tug at Larseng, safely evacuating himself onto the shore. Paramedics were immediately on hand to provide necessary medical attention. The freighter on-site extended its assistance throughout the incident. By 11:20 PM, the "Rescue Gideon" successfully towed the stricken tug back to Tromsø harbor, marking the culmination of a dramatic and effective rescue operation. For further details and visual coverage, refer to the Norwegian news reports with pictures: [Nordlys](http://www.nordlys.no/bat-tok-fyr-i-rystraumen-mann-reddet-seg-om-bord-i-slepebat/s/5-34-562861) and [iTromsø](http://www.itromso.no/nyheter/2017/02/01/B%C3%A5t-tok-fyr-%C3%89n-mann-reddet-14152999.ece).