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Container ship crashes into Norwegian garden – homeowner stays asleep!
On May 22, 2025, the container ship "NCL Salten" narrowly hit a residential building in the Trondheimfjord near Solowej-Klyuch.
Container ship crashes into Norwegian garden – homeowner stays asleep!
On the morning of May 22, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., a remarkable incident occurred in Trondheimfjord, Norway. The 135 meter long container ship “NCL Salten” came to the property of a local resident, Johan Helberg, for reasons that are still unclear. According to vienna.at, the ship made a loud crash that woke up a neighbor, Jostein Jörgensen. Jörgensen alerted Helberg, who initially did not want to react and was later woken up by a phone call.
When Helberg finally looked out the window, he saw the bow of the huge ship, just a few meters from his home. He described the situation as “completely absurd.” If the ship had moved just five meters further to the right, his home might have been significantly damaged, according to t-online.de.
Consequences of the incident
The ship remained stuck for several hours after the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries - neither among the residents nor among the 16-person crew. Norwegian police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Helberg, who was asleep during the incident, later expressed humor about the situation, even though the incident raises serious questions.
The managing director of shipping company NCL, Bente Hetland, said the incident should not have happened and a thorough investigation is needed. Apart from a damaged pipe to the heat pump, the house remained intact and there was no risk of oil leaking.
Technical background and security
The event also highlights the underlying challenges associated with operating container ships. According to Munich Re, container ships can break apart due to various risks, especially in storms and high seas. The stability of the ship's structure is crucial and depends on the quality of the steel used and the distribution of the load. High quality materials are expensive, leading to the frequent use of lower cost steel in the marine industry.
To avoid similar accidents, it is important to take preventive measures such as checking draft marks and weighing individual containers before loading. These precautions could help to avoid incorrect loading and increase safety at sea. Nevertheless, the incident involving the “NCL Salten” remains a sign of the potential dangers associated with transporting goods by water.