BYNESET: In a shocking viral incident, residents of Byneset, near Trondheim Fjord, were alarmed early on May 23 when a Norwegian cargo ship unpredictably ran aground in their residential area.
According to the reports, Johan Helberg, the homeowner, was sleeping when his neighbour, Jostein Jørgensen, urgently rang his doorbell and called his phone to alert him to the big ship outside.
The Norwegian cargo ship, known as NCL Salten, narrowly missed Helberg’s house by just a few meters. If it had struck a nearby rocky outcrop, the result could have been severe.
Jørgensen, who woke up moments before the incident, rushed outside upon hearing the ship approaching at full speed.
Officials, including Bente Hetland, managing director of North Sea Container Line (NCL), have given confirmation that the case is being investigated to find out the reason for the grounding.
Initial reports suggest that the officer who was supposed to handle the steering of the ship may have fallen asleep at his post.
Despite the viral event, no injuries were reported among the 16 crew members aboard the ship. The Norwegian cargo ship remains grounded as officials assess the damage and plan recovery operations.
This viral incident has raised concerns about marine safety and guidelines for navigation in the Trondheim Fjord, raising discussions on stricter regulations to stop similar incidences in the future.
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