Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Silver-Pearl

In the early hours of April 10, 2016, the bulk carrier 'Silver Pearl' grounded on the eastern side of the Ulve Sound within the Vågsøy municipality. The incident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. as the vessel navigated north towards a sardine processing facility located at Trollebø. The ship became stuck due to a suspected technical malfunction in its engine. The situation required the 'Silver Pearl' to wait for the tide's rise, which ultimately allowed for refloating at 11 a.m. with assistance from the tugboats 'Stadt Aardal' and 'BB Supporter.' Following the successful refloating operation, the vessel was safely docked in Måløy. Fortunately, the crew onboard, consisting of 13 members, reported no injuries during the incident. Additionally, rescue operations were also supported by the lifeboat 'Simrad Buholmen' and the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel 'Njord.' For further details and visuals of the event, refer to these Norwegian reports: [Firda](http://www.firda.no/nyheiter/vagsoy/bat/lasteskip-gjekk-pa-grunn-nar-maloy/s/5-15-202469), [BT](http://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/Lasteskip-pa-grunn-nar-Maloy-3575787.html), [NRK](http://www.nrk.no/sognogfjordane/her-vert-havaristen-berga-etter-grunnstoytinga-1.12893383).

On the morning of September 4, 2010, the vessel known as the "Nordjarl" encountered a significant mechanical failure while navigating the Valderhaugfjord, which lies between Hamnøya and Valderøy. Prompt action was taken as the ship was towed a short distance from its grounding site and transported to the port of Ålesund. Following the incident, local police and maritime authorities initiated an investigation, revealing that an electronic malfunction led to a complete power loss, resulting in the crew losing control of the vessel. To assess any potential damage, divers were dispatched to survey the hull for signs of contact with the seabed. At the time of the incident, the ship was en route from Rørvik to Ålesund.