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Container Ship NCL Salten Grounds Near Norwegian Home in Fourth Incident in Three Years

The 135-meter vessel narrowly avoided a house in Trondheimfjord, prompting safety investigations and plans for refloating at high tide.

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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.