Ukrainian Ship Officer Charged with Negligence After Near Miss with House on Norwegian Coast

norwegian coast - The Ukrainian officer on duty during a close call where a container ship almost collided with a house on the Norwegian coast is accused of negligence, claiming he fell asleep.

Ukrainian Ship Officer Charged with Negligence

The Ukrainian officer working during the incident where a large container ship nearly crashed into a house on the Norwegian coast is facing accusations of negligence. The NCL Salten incident occurred in the Trondheimfjord near Byneset, where the ship failed to veer right, running aground just meters from a house.

Details of the Incident

The 135-meter vessel caused a landslide about 100 meters wide, but fortunately, no injuries or significant property damage were reported. The homeowner, Johan Helberg, was unaware of the situation until alerted by neighbors, realizing the ship was in his garden.

The ship's operator admitted to police that he had fallen asleep during duty. The incident did not result in casualties, and efforts are underway to safely salvage the ship, as investigations continue.