OLE BULL

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Allision in Breistein

The 'Ole Bull" allided with a quay at Breistein in Åsane in the foremidday hours of March 15. The propeller of the ferry had become unfixed to the engine causingit to go adrift. No one was hurt, but the ferry of the Osterøy Ferjeselskap A/S, Valestrandfossen, had to be taken out of the service Breistein -Valestrandsfossen and was sidelined at the quay for repairs.

Ferry crew saved man from burning cabin cruiser

A cabin cruiser caught fire on the Sør Fjord on March 15, 2012, at 9.20 p.m. The was one person aboard, which was saved by the crew of the "Ole Bull" at 9.45 p.m. Fire rescue and air ambulance were alerted too. The man was taken to shore and checked by medical personnel.

Ferry sidelined due to technical problems

On Jan 7, 2025, the "Ole Bull", serving between Breistein in Åsane and Valestrand near Bergen, suffered techical problems and docked at Valestrand at 1.15 p.m. The sailings for the day had to be cancelled as a consequence, while the ship was waiting for spare parts needed for the repair of the damage. The crossings were resumed on Jan 8.