What Crew Members Say About Sandnes

On the evening of June 7, 2014, at 8:30 PM, the veteran ship 'Sandnes' found itself aground in the picturesque Lindøy Sound. The ship suffered a hull breach, resulting in water ingress. In response, the lifeboat 'Peter Henry von Koss' was promptly dispatched at 10 PM, equipped with a diver to conduct a thorough survey of the stranded vessel's condition, which was caught near Lindøygrunnen during a sightseeing cruise. The local fire brigade of Sør-Rogaland was alerted to the situation, but fortunately, additional pumping resources were deemed unnecessary. After efforts to address the situation, the 'Sandnes' was successfully refloated and subsequently moored in Stavanger. For more insights and images from this incident, check out the detailed report on Aftenbladet: http://www.aftenbladet.no/nyheter/lokalt/stavanger/Var-hoflig_-gikk-pa-grunn-3437306.html#.U5TZw8jwDIU.

On May 12, 2011, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the ferry 'Sandnes' (IMO 5310905) experienced a loss of control while attempting to dock at the quay in Stavanger. The vessel collided with several nearby boats, including the 'Rygerfjord' and 'Sjøtroll', causing noticeable damage to their hulls. Fortunately, a thorough drug test was conducted on the crew as part of standard protocol, and emergency responders, including the fire brigade and an ambulance, arrived on the scene as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Following a swift assessment of the situation, the crew departed after ensuring that all protocols were observed. Meanwhile, an investigation is ongoing, with the local police looking into the details of the incident and the Port Authority notifying the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. The 'Sandnes' and the other boats sustained several dents as a result of the allision. For more visual coverage, check the reports by the Norwegian media with accompanying images and videos: [Aftenbladet](http://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/stavanger/Veteranbaat-var-ute-av-kontroll-2808400.html) and [TV2 Nyhetene](http://www.tv2nyhetene.no/innenriks/veteranbaat-ute-av-kontroll-i-vaagen-i-stavanger-3492843.html).