Overview

• The 135-meter container ship NCL Salten grounded in Trondheimfjord, stopping just meters from Johan Helberg's house in Byneset, Norway.
• No injuries were reported, and the house sustained only minor damage to a heat pump line, with no oil spill or major structural damage observed.
• Efforts to refloat the vessel are scheduled for the next high tide, with authorities coordinating salvage operations.
• This marks the fourth grounding or near-miss involving the NCL Salten since 2023, raising concerns over the vessel's safety and maintenance record.
• North Sea Container Line has launched an investigation to determine the cause, with Acting Director Bente Hetland emphasizing that such incidents should not occur.