Container ship races in garden: neighbor sleeps through fright!

Container ship races in garden: neighbor sleeps through fright!

Trondheimfjord, Norwegen - in Norway there was a troubling incident today that was luckily without injuries. A 135 meter long container ship, the "NCL Salten", ran aground in a fjord and raced into the garden of a house at high speed. Jostein Jörgensen, who lives nearby, was awakened by the noise of the ship at 5:00 a.m. and was able to observe the accident. Immediately he ran to his neighbor Johan Helberg to alert him, but did not receive an answer because Helberg reluctantly opened his door in the early morning. He only learned from the incident through a ranging phone.

The incident occurred on the Trondheimfjord and only narrowly missed Helberg's Holzhaus. Hours later, the container ship continued to be in the garden, which Helberg commented with humor: he now had a "very unhappy new neighbors". Fortunately, all 16 crew members of the ship remained intact. The Norwegian police have initiated investigations into the exact circumstances of the incident in order to clarify possible causes of the shipping of the ship.

Investigations and causes

The police will also check the aspects that can lead to serious accidents in similar incidents. Experts indicate that container ships such as the "NCL Salt" often have stability -related problems. In particular, the use of steel as the main material and unequal loads can lead to structural weaknesses while driving. These factors are crucial for the safety of ships, especially in rough sea areas.

Studies show that container ships break apart more often than many think. There were several examples such as breaking apart of the "Mol Comfort" in the Indian Ocean, which could no longer be examined exactly because the ship parts are at great depth. These incidents often happen in storm and high sea, with existing structural weaknesses come into play. The reduction of these risks is crucial for security at sea.

preventive measures for shipping

In order to avoid such incidents, a better check of the load and the stability of container ships could help. This includes measures such as homogeneous loading, checking the deepening brands before leaving and weighing containers before loading. All of these aspects are of great importance to ensure security at sea and to minimize the risk of accidents. The latest technologies and materials can also help to improve the stability of ships.

The incident in the Trondheimfjord has not only paid attention to the dangers that container ships can assume, but also underlined the need to make security in the maritime economy. For Johan Helberg, it can be hoped that the “new neighbor” will be quickly removed from his property after a comprehensive examination.