The Norwegian general cargo ship Biostar ran aground in North sea. The accident happened western off Vibransoy island in Haugesund, Norway. The ship was operating in the region, fully loaded with cargo, when due to navigation mistake of the duty officer ran agound in mud bank of Vibransoy island. The vessel was not able to refloat by itself, but with the support of a harbor tug was towed to safety. The general cargo ship Biostar returned to the closest port, where an inspection found several damages to the hull, stern, bow and rudder. The ship was kept in the port for repair and maintenance after the collision. The vessel is is good condition, in spite of the several damages, which has in the accident. There are no injured people and no pollution in the scene of the collision.
The general cargo ship Biostar (IMO: 9226176) was built in 2000 in the shipyard Damen Shipyard Bergum in Netherlands. The ship has length of 83.00 m, beam of 11.00 m and maximum summer draft of 4.40 m. The general cargo ship has deadweight of 2,440 DWT and gross tonnage of 1,782 GRT. The ship is operated and owned by the Norwegian company Biostar – Svolvaer.