Press release
June 5, 2025

Salvage of grounded container vessel NCL Salten in Trondheimsfjorden

BOA has successfully completed the salvage operation of NCL Salten, a container vessel that ran aground near Trondheim on May 22, 2025. The operation was carried out in close cooperation with the Owners, their underwriters, the Norwegian Coastal Administration, as well as other stakeholders.

๐——๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

The salvage operation commenced with the unloading of containers from the NCL Salten to BOA barges to reduce the vessel's weight and facilitate the refloating process. This step was crucial to ensure the vessel's stability and to minimize the risk of further damage to the vessel during the operation. Following the offloading of cargo, BOA deployed its powerful tugs, including the BOA Balder and BOA Heimdal, to refloat the vessel. The operation was meticulously planned and executed, with continuous monitoring to ensure safety of the vessel and the environment. Once refloated, the NCL Salten was towed to the nearby harbor of Orkanger. Divers conducted thorough inspections to assess damages before the vessel was cleared for further operations. The successful completion of the salvage operation underscores the expertise of BOA in handling complex maritime challenges.

๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

Throughout the operation, BOA prioritized safety and environmental protection. No oil spills were reported, and all 16 crew members aboard the NCL Salten were unharmed. The extensive experience and specialized equipment provided by BOA were instrumental in the swift and effective resolution of the incident.

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