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Cargo Ship Near Miss Sparks Navigation Investigation in Norway

5/24/2025

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On May 21, 2025, the cargo ship NCL Salten narrowly avoided disaster, running aground just meters from Johan Helberg's home in Byneset, Norway. Helberg, blissfully unaware as he slept, was roused by a concerned neighbor. Thankfully, there were no injuries or spills, but authorities are probing into possible negligent navigation after a crew member allegedly dozed off.

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On May 21, 2025, the cargo ship NCL Salten narrowly avoided disaster, running aground just meters from Johan Helberg's home in Byneset, Norway. Helberg, blissfully unaware as he slept, was roused by a concerned neighbor. Thankfully, there were no injuries or spills, but authorities are probing into possible negligent navigation after a crew member allegedly dozed off.