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Second Officer Charged After Cargo Ship NCL Salten Runs Aground in Norway

The vessel remains stranded in Trondheimsfjord as crews work to remove containers and prepare for refloating.

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The ship, which made world headlines, will need to be unloaded before being removed

Overview

  • The NCL Salten ran aground in Trondheimsfjord, Norway, on May 22, 2025, narrowly avoiding a residential house.
  • Norwegian prosecutors have charged the second officer with negligent navigation, alleging he fell asleep on duty.
  • No injuries or oil spills were reported among the ship's 16 crew members during the incident.
  • Crews are currently removing containers from the vessel to facilitate its eventual refloating and removal.
  • The shipping company, NCL, is cooperating with authorities as investigations into the incident continue.