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Near collision on Moldefjord

The Norwegian Maritime Directorate was investigating an incident in the morning of June 30, 2015, when the "Moldefjord" had to spin 360 degrees around to avoid a collision with the freighter "Torvang" which did not give way. It was tried to make contact with the crew on board the freighter with UHF/VHF and with the ferry whistle, but without success. The ferry had no chance as to turn hard to starboard to avoid a collision. Despite the unexpected turn the ferry on the way from Molde to Vestnes was not delayed. After the arrival the master reported the case.

Water ingress in cargo hold

The "Torvang" suffered water ingress in the foreship on the trip from Sunndalsøra to Kristiansund on Nov 9, 2012. Then the cargo hold filled with water. The water ingress was not discovered until the "Torvang§ docked at the Husøya Industrial Area in Bolga in Kristiansund around 4 p.m. with a list. The water poured into the hold through a gash that was about 50 centimeters long and five centimeters width and was on the starboard side about a meter below the water line. The fire department was called to stabilize and dewater the "Torvang", and from the lifeboat "Erik Bye" divers were went down to patch the hole with wooden wedges. Hage & Bergsli started to unload the cargo of sand with a dredger. Norwegian report with photos: http://www.tk.no/nyheter/article6334236.ece http://www.redningsselskapet.no/Forside/RS+%22Erik+Bye%22+lenset+lasteskip.168195.cms