The Stavanger: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a recent development from Norway, the captain of the ferry 'Stavanger' has been penalized with a fine of 50,000 Norwegian crowns following an allision incident on November 21, 2023. The accident occurred when the ferry, travelling from Oppedal, collided with the quay at Lavik. At the time, there were 29 passengers and nine crew members aboard, resulting in injuries to eight passengers. Authorities have ruled that the captain exhibited a lack of due diligence while attempting to dock at the port. Reports indicate that the ferry did not adhere to the complete arrival protocol, approaching the quay at an inappropriate speed and in an incorrect mode. Had the proper procedures been followed, this mishap could have potentially been avoided. In response to this incident, Norled, the ferry's operating company, has initiated an internal investigation aimed at uncovering areas for improvement to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The captain has also sought guidance from the occupational health service and has maintained close communication with his supervisor since the event. As the captain reviews the police's findings, he will consider whether to accept the fine. If he is affiliated with the Norwegian Naval Officers' Association, the union is prepared to offer assistance in evaluating the situation further. For more detailed reports on the incident along with photos and videos, visit these links: [NRK Vestland](https://www.nrk.no/vestland/kapteinen-far-50.000-kroner-i-forelegg-etter-at-mf-stavanger-krasja-1.17303664) and [Sogn Avis](https://www.sognavis.no/kraftig-sammenstoyt-mellom-ferja-og-kaien-i-lavik/s/5-115-1074385).

On September 22, 2020, Norled announced a significant health update concerning the ferry 'Stavanger.' The municipal chief in Høyanger informed the company that a passenger who traveled on the ferry between Lavik and Oppedal tested positive for the coronavirus. This individual boarded the ferry at 11:50 a.m. on September 20 while on a bus. Authorities have assessed the risk of COVID-19 transmission among other ferry passengers to be very low and unlikely. Furthermore, the bus passengers were promptly tested upon their arrival in Stavanger to ensure public safety.

On June 11, 2019, at approximately 6 p.m., the ferry 'Stavanger' encountered a significant issue with one of its main engines, leading to its temporary withdrawal from service at Ytre Oppedal. Compounding the situation, the backup ferry 'Bjørnefjord' was also unavailable, as it was missing a critical engine component. As a result, on June 12, only two ferries were in operation along the frequently traveled E39 route, connecting Lavik and Oppedal across the Sognefjord. Norled has been actively addressing the situation, aiming to restore one of the ferries to operational status.