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Torvang still blocking quay
The 'Torvang', which capsized at Hendvågen in Averøy on May 23, has still not been removed as of July 11. The wreck has occupied the Henda Pukk quay since the sinking, and it was is still unclear when it will be removed. The Velta CEO Odd Halvor Gustad said that they hopde the ship can be removed next week. Until July, they had had expenses of 550,000 Norwegian Crowns in connection with transport, since they could not use the quay, and have to use alternative loading bays. Report with photo: https://www.nrk.no/mr/velta-skip-ligg-framleis-til-kai-i-averoy-1.17487806
Ship to be lightered ahead of salvage
The insurance company of the 'Torvang' was now checking with various salvage companies who can take on the task of raising the ship that sank at Hendvågen in Averøy. The cargo of sand on board the vessel must be unloaded before the salvage can begin. Over the weekend of May 24/25, divers, among others, examined the ship, but no cause was yet found for it to start to list and capsize. The ship is meanwhile largely submerged. Report with photo: https://www.nrk.no/mr/planlegg-heving-av-skip-med-slagside-1.17431797
Torvang has capsized in Hendvågen in Averøy
The 'Torvang' with five crew members on board has capsized in Hendvågen in Averøy and was leaning on the quay onthe morning of May 23, 2025. Two of the crew on board jumped into the water and swam to shore themselves. The other three got onto the quay. The ship was moored at th quay when it listed to port side and suddenly overturned. The cargo hold was full of water. A sludge suction machine has been ordered, and it was hoped that the ship might right itself when it has emptied the hold of water. None of the five crew members were injured after the incident, but they have been given warm and dry clothes. An ambulance was on the way. The Norwegian Coastal Administration took over. Fire boats and the lifeboat 'Bergen Kreds' of the NSSR attended the scene. There were currently no signs of diesel or oil spills. The police were on site and started questioning those involved. Report with photo: https://www.tk.no/bat-synker-mannskap-har-kommet-seg-pa-land/s/5-51-1691159?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdPIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo7FCVO395dPtdDRbe6qoM8LUt7nzqHcyiKmWQFm8g7aSKpc3n27JYVp2j1I_aem__PNZts2xOX7JaXF91eVMOg
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