Overview

• The NCL Salten, a Cypriot-flagged container ship, ran aground near Byneset in Trondheimfjord, stopping just meters from Johan Helberg’s waterfront house.
• No injuries or environmental damage were reported, though minor damage occurred to a heat pump line at the residence.
• This incident marks the ship's fourth accident in under three years, raising serious concerns about its operational safety and navigational oversight.
• Authorities and the ship’s operator, North Sea Container Line, have launched investigations to determine the cause, with initial reports suggesting the bridge officer may have fallen asleep.
• Efforts to refloat the vessel are scheduled for the next high tide, with towing preparations currently underway by the Norwegian Coastal Administration.