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HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with tanker Sola TS and subsequently sank

The Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad, built by Navantia, collided with the oil tanker Sola TS in the Hjeltefjord near Bergen, Norway. The frigate suffered severe damage and was intentionally grounded to prevent sinking, but subsequently flooded and sank. The NSIA investigation made no safety recommendations to Navantia, concluding the collision damage exceeded what the ship was designed to withstand and that the ship could have been saved had it been shut down before evacuation.

Occurred 2018-11-08 · Navantia

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  1. https://www.navantia.es/en/news/press-releases/navantia-welcomes-the-final-investigation-report-from-nsia-on-hnoms/

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What happened in HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with tanker Sola TS and subsequently sank?
The Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad, built by Navantia, collided with the oil tanker Sola TS in the Hjeltefjord near Bergen, Norway. The frigate suffered severe damage and was intentionally grounded to prevent sinking, but subsequently flooded and sank. The NSIA investigation made no safety recommendations to Navantia, concluding the collision damage exceeded what the ship was designed to withstand and that the ship could have been saved had it been shut down before evacuation.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 8, 2018 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with tanker Sola TS and subsequently sank?
The incident is recorded as involving Navantia on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with tanker Sola TS and subsequently sank?
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What is the current status of HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with tanker Sola TS and subsequently sank?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-30

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Last reviewed 2026-08-30

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