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Ferry grounded in storm
On Jan 25, 2025, the 'Ombo' has been taken out of service due to a grounding incident at the entranced to the Eids Soudn during a storm on Jan 24 at 9.45 p.m. The cause was a strong gust of wind. There were four passengers and a crew of eight on board, but there were no injuries. The ferry docked without any problems, and the two cars on board drove ashore. The ship, howevver, must be repaired in a shipyard. Divers inspected the ship's hull. The operator Norled inserted the 'Hella' at 1:30 p.m. from Halsnøy. Calls at Eidssund were cancelled until further notice, The 'Ombo' sailed to Stavanger on Jan 26, after it had received permission from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.
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