KYSTBUNKER II

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Bunker tanker ran aground

On Jan 14, 2025, the 'Kystbunker II', en route from Rørvik to Kristiansund, has run aground between the island of Glasøya and Geitøya just west of Namsos in Flatanger with the high tide at 2 p.m. (Lat. 64.4872 Lng.10.7507), en route from Rørvik to Ålesund with bunker and lubricating oils. The tanker hadjust crossed the Folda stretch of sea, which is notorious for being both rough and demanding. There were light southwesterly winds in the area at the time of the accident. The vessel remained aground until the tide was high enough again. It was pulled off the ground by the 'Aqua Seawork' on Jan 15 at 1 a.m. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported. The 'Kystbunker II' proceeded to Kristiansund, where it berthed at 6 p.m. UTC. The "Kystbunker II" is contracted with fish farming companies in the region, from Tananger in the south to Båtsfjord in the north, with bunker and lubricating oil deliveries. It was sent to the slipway at the Vegsund Slip AS in Eidsnes for repairs. Report with photo: https://ilaks.no/oljetanker-grunnstotte-pa-vei-til-bjoroya/