The main rescue center in Southern Norway notified of the incident on Friday afternoon at 18.30. Press contact at the Rescue Company, Eirin Heddeland, informs news that there are 44 passengers who have been transferred to the other boat. The rescue company reports that with the Horn Stayer they have assisted with the evacuation of passengers to nearby vessels as well as transporting smoke divers out to the vessel. Heddeland says that all passengers on board have been transported safely to Skjærhalden. – HRS coordinated the mission which sent out lifeboats, including the Horn Stayer, to evacuate passengers to the ship Olava which went over to Skjærhalden. They evacuated all 44 passengers who were going for a health check. They also drove over smoke divers who were able to stop the development of smoke. HRS then sent out the permanent lifeboat at Skjærhalden, which is now on site to examine the boat. – The passengers have been transported away, the development of smoke is under control and the lifeboats are in the area of Vesleø II to investigate and control. There was one person on board who received oxygen, the condition is still unknown according to Heddeland.
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44 passengers evacuated from boat after smoke – news Oslo og Viken – Local news, TV and radio
