Working Conditions Aboard the Silver-Bird

Icelandic maritime company Eimskip has successfully finalized the sale of three of its refrigerated cargo vessels, generating a total of $12 million. The vessels involved in this transaction include the Langfoss, constructed in 1991, and the Stigfoss and Vidfoss, both launched in 1990. For the past two decades, Eimskip has utilized these ships for operations in Norway. Notably, the company plans to charter one of these vessels back for two additional years to maintain operational continuity.

On December 29, 2011, at approximately 1 a.m., the vessel Ice Bird encountered a significant challenge when it ran aground in Rya due to an unexpected engine failure. Fortunately, the ship was successfully refloated after the incident and continued its journey to Tromsø. Before this mishap, Ice Bird had completed loading operations at the Troms Fryse terminal, making it a startling experience for its crew and operators.