In brief
The watch officer of a large container ship that crashed into a resident's garden in Norway disclosed to authorities that he dozed off right before the incident. The Ukrainian national, in his 30s, now faces charges of negligent navigation, with an investigation underway to check if proper work and rest hour regulations were followed. The 135-meter ship nearly struck a nearby house and the incident has garnered media attention, with the affected homeowner expressing astonishment at the unexpected sight of a cargo ship in his front yard. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this unusual mishap.
The large container ship, known as the NCL Salten, was navigating the Trondheim Fjord when it lost course early Thursday morning. The officer in charge at the time admitted significant neglect, prompting police action and an ongoing salvage operation. Johan Helberg, the homeowner, described the surreal moment of looking out his window to see the enormous vessel just meters away from his bedroom. His neighbor's son recounted the panic that swept through the area when the ship appeared. Local logistics company NCL has labeled this incident serious and is cooperating with the investigation to ensure safety in salvage operations.
