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KNM Helge Ingstad

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KNM Helge Ingstad (F313) was a Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy, named after Norwegian explorer Helge Ingstad. In November 2018, the vessel collided with the Maltese-flagged oil tanker Sola TS in the Hjeltefjord near Bergen, Norway. Following the collision, the frigate's crew was evacuated, and the ship ran aground to prevent sinking, but it eventually capsized and became a total loss. The incident represented one of Norway's most serious peacetime naval losses and led to an extensive salvage operation and investigations into the causes of the collision, which included communication failures and navigational errors.

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What happened to KNM Helge Ingstad?

The Norwegian frigate collided with the oil tanker Sola TS in the Hjeltefjord near Bergen on November 8, 2018. It took on water, ran aground, and later sank despite attempts to secure it.

What type of ship was KNM Helge Ingstad?

KNM Helge Ingstad, pennant F313, was a Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy. It was named after Norwegian explorer Helge Ingstad.

What ship did KNM Helge Ingstad collide with?

The frigate collided with Sola TS, a Maltese-flagged oil tanker, while leaving the Sture oil terminal area. The accident happened in the Hjeltefjord near Bergen in western Norway.

Why is the Helge Ingstad wreck important?

The accident became a major Norwegian maritime safety case because a modern naval frigate was lost after a collision in coastal waters. The wreck had to be raised and the ship was eventually removed from naval service.

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