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Human error caused engine failure
What was thought to have been an engine damage turned out to have been human error - the "Aurland" had run out of fuel by human error. There was no fuel in the day tank. The engine has not taken damage in the incident, and the ferry was back in normal operation just before 11 a.m. on June 2 after having taken on board bunker fuel. The ferry had lost power between Atløy and Askvoll at 8:40 a.m., carrying 43 passengers and 16 cars. The "Aurland" was pulled to Askvoll by the "Eir" at 9.15 a.m. Some of the passengers continued with the express boat to Bergen. However, the situation could have been more dramatic if it had been bad weather in the area.
Ferry adrift in the middle of the Grane Sound
The "Aurland" suffered an engine breakdown and went adrift on the Grane Sound on June 2, 2014. The ferry had sailed from Gjervik at 08.30 a.m. with an ETA of 8.45 a.m. in Askvoll, but short after the departure the engine stopped leaving the ship disabled in the middle of the fairway. There were 18 to 19 cars and 43 passengers on board. The ferry "Eid" from the Askvoll - Værlandet route was called to tow the "Aurland" towards the shore. The situation was under control, the ferry dropped anchor while waiting for assistance which was on site at 9.15 a.m. Norwegian reports with photos: http://www.firda.no/nyhende/article7393569.ece http://www.nrk.no/sognogfjordane/ferje-miste-motorkraft-midtfjords-1.11752116
Ferry stuck by technical problems
The "Aurland" got stuck at Atløy on Oct 4, 2012 due to technical problems, and the service on the route Askvoll-Gjervik-Fur had to be suspended for the time being. Fjord1 will insert the "Floroy" as a replacement ship on the route at 11.25 a.m. The "Aurland" will now examined. Norwegian report with photo: http://www.firda.no/motor/article6267808.ece
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