Container ship races in the Norwegian garden - homeowners continue to sleep!

Container ship races in the Norwegian garden - homeowners continue to sleep!

In the morning of May 22, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., a remarkable incident occurred in the Trondheimfjord, Norway. The 135 -meter long container ship "NCL Salten" came into the property of a resident, Johan Helberg for unexplained reasons. According to vienna.at the ship built a loud impact that a neighbor, Jostein Jörgensen, woke up. Jörgensen alarmed Helberg, who initially did not want to react and was later awakened by a call.

When Helberg finally looked out of the window, he saw the bow of the huge ship, just a few meters away from his house. He described the situation as "completely absurd". If the ship had moved only five meters further to the right, its home might have been significantly damaged, so t-online.de.

consequences of the incident

The ship remained stuck several hours after the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries-neither among the residents nor with the 16-member crew. The Norwegian police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. Helberg, who slept during the incident, later humorously commented on the situation, even if the incident raises serious questions.

The managing director of the shipping company NCL, Bente Hetland, said that the incident should not have happened and a thorough examination needs it. Except for a damaged line to the heat pump, the house remained intact, and there was no danger from leaving oil.

technical backgrounds and security

The event also illuminates the underlying challenges associated with the operation of container ships. According to Munich Re, container ships can break apart due to various risks, especially with storm and high Seegang. The stability of the ship structure is crucial and depends on the quality of the steel used and the distribution of the load. High -quality materials are expensive, which leads to the frequent use of cheaper steel in the ship industry.

In order to avoid similar accidents, it is important to take preventive measures, such as checking depth brands and the weighing of individual containers before loading. These precautions could help to avoid incorrect charges and increase security at sea. Nevertheless, the incident around the "NCL Salten" remains a sign of the potential dangers associated with the transport of goods on the water.

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