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about 11 years ago

Tanker Aground off Norway

A 71-meter long tanker Scan Master ran aground on Sunday off Norway, local media report. The ship got grounded onto a rocky beach at Hemnskjela in Snillfjord, Norway while battling strong winds. There have been no reports of injuries to the crew of 6 members on board. Activities to refloat the ship

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A 71-meter long tanker Scan Master ran aground on Sunday off Norway, local media report.

The ship got grounded onto a rocky beach at Hemnskjela in Snillfjord, Norway while battling strong winds.

There have been no reports of injuries to the crew of 6 members on board.

Activities to refloat the ship are to take place today as weather conditions are expected to improve. The cause of the grounding is yet to be determined.

No pollution has been reported.

The ship, operated by Grontvedt Shipping of Norway, was en route to Averoy on 21 March when it got grounded.

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World Maritime News Staff; Image: Youtube

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