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Ferry crashed into quay

The 'Eid' crashed into the quay at Sæbø in the afternoon of March 3, 2020, at 2.10 p.m. No one was injured, when the people were thrown around. There was no warning in advance. Passengers got ready to go down as the ferry was approaching the terminal, when it hit with its bow with five knots and was damaged. The cause of the accident was that the engine did not respond when trying to slow down. First the ferry hit the dock and then scraped along the one next to it before grounding in shallow water. Half an hour later she managed to come lose again. Norwegian reports with photo and video: https://www.morenytt.no/nyheiter/2020/03/03/Ferje-krasja-med-land-21242422.ece https://www.smp.no/video/article21242260.ece

Disabled ferry towed to Florvåg

The "Eid" was being towed to Bergen after the engine damage in the Lysefjord. On Oct 26 she was taken from Klasaskjeret in Stavanger to Florvåg on Askøy, and the plan was that it will be ready for operation after repairs in 2019. She berthed in Forsand on June 1. Norwegian report with photos: https://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/i/7lv284/-Slept-til-Bergen-etter-motorhavariet-pa-Lysefjorden

Lubricating oil caused smoke development

During the inspections aboard the "Eid" it turned out on Aug 21 that there was no open fire when the tourist ferry was evacuated The smoke was caused by a leakage of lubricating oil. Fjord1 was pleased that the evacuation of passengers and crew was fine and that they the extent of the damage seemed to be limited. However, it will take some time before the final reason is clear. The "Eid" was chartered by the Fjord1 ASA to The Fjords DÅ for operation in the Lyse fjord. The Fjords DÅ has now inserted a passenger boat for the connection.