Crew member charged after container ship NCL Salten runs aground, narrowly missing house in Trondheimsfjord, Norway

Norwegian prosecutors have charged a cargo ship’s second officer with negligent navigation after he allegedly fell asleep on duty and the NCL Salten ran aground, narrowly missing a home.

There is reported to be only minor damage to the vessel, and no oil spill, although drone footage shows possible traces of light sheen around the vessel.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-ship-crash-vessel-run-aground-b2757898.html

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