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INTER AUSTRAL 9255048
Norwegian report with photos: http://www.nssr.no/Nyheter/Nyhet?key=102515
INTER AUSTRAL 9255048
After its grounding at Haukøya in the morning of May 1, the "Steigen" backed off from the rocks with own power after the forepeak had been dewatered with assistance of the "Harald V". A diver was sent down from the rescue boat for surveys, Steigen" and patched the leak with fat. Then the "Steigen" proceeded to Kolvereid where it was pulled onto the Moen Slip for permanent repairs.
INTER AUSTRAL 9255048
At 7.11 in the morning of May 1, the "Steigen" on its way from Bodoe to some fish farms in the region ran aground in the Hellsøy sound in the Namsos community. The 51-m-vessel which is operated by Dønna Brønnbåtservice suffered water ingress in the foreship due to bow damage suffered. The rescue boat "Harald V" was called and went alongside on starboard side in order to patch the leak. After the ship was dewatered, it was intended to try to refloat it with the rising tide and tow it to a repair facility. The ship had got stuck directly underneath the road connecting Vemundvik and Lund. The crew of 4 was not hurt.
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