Watch officer of ship that crashed into garden fell asleep, police say
Summary
A large cargo ship crashed into a garden in Norway after the watch officer, who was alone on duty, fell asleep. The ship, carrying 16 crew members, narrowly missed a house, and no injuries were reported. The officer has been charged with negligent navigation, and investigations into the ship’s compliance with work and rest rules are underway.Key Facts
- A big cargo ship ran aground and ended up in a garden in Norway.
- The watch officer, a Ukrainian man in his thirties, fell asleep while on duty alone.
- The officer has been charged with negligent navigation.
- The ship is 135 meters long and had 16 people onboard.
- The incident happened near Trondheim, Norway, and the ship missed a house by a few meters.
- The ship was traveling through Trondheim Fjord to Orkanger when it went off course.
- A local resident described the ship as being very close to entering his house.
- The company that chartered the ship is helping with the investigation and focusing on the rescue operation.
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