Local sources from Norway: VG, Nidaros.
UK coverage: The Guardian.
In a startling incident early this morning, residents of Byneset, near Trondheim, were awakened to an unusual sight: the 135-meter cargo ship NCL Salten had run aground in a local garden. The ship, which veered off course in the Trondheim fjord, found itself lodged in the garden of Johan Helberg, narrowly missing his house. Thankfully, there were no injuries or environmental damage reported as a result of the mishap. The ship, manned by a crew of 16 of various nationalities, is now the center of a police investigation to determine whether technical failure or human error was to blame for the accident. A suspect among the crew has been identified, though details remain under wraps. The shipping company, North Sea Container Line, has stated that the incident does not appear to have been intentional and is actively investigating the causes. The focus remains on the safety of the crew and nearby residents as efforts to refloat the ship, taking advantage of high tide, are underway. Remarkably, this is not the first mishap for the NCL Salten, which has been involved in several incidents over the past three years, including groundings and technical issues. Operated under a Cypriot flag, the ship’s repeated accidents have drawn attention not only from local residents and emergency services but also from environmentalists concerned about potential pollution. However, no environmental damage was observed in this latest incident. Police conducted breathalyzer tests on the crew but found no evidence of intoxication. The incident has left the local community in disbelief, with Helberg himself not realizing the enormity of what had happened until he was informed by others. The investigation continues as authorities and the shipping company seek to understand the cause of the grounding and prevent future occurrences.
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