Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Norway, Missing House by Inches

Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near House in Norway: No Injuries Reported A 135-meter cargo ship, the NCL Salten, unexpectedly ran aground in the front yard of a house in Byne, Norway, on May 22, 2025. The incident, captured on video by TV2 Norway, shows the massive vessel remarkably close to the residential building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by NCL, the shipping company that owns the vessel. "The cause of the incident is under investigation," stated an NCL spokesperson in a brief statement. Initial attempts to refloat the ship using a tugboat were unsuccessful. The Norwegian Coastal Administration has indicated that further attempts to move the vessel will be made following a more thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the grounding. The video footage shows the scale of the incident, with the ship's bow resting on rocks just meters from the house. Local residents can be seen observing the situation. While the incident is unusual and initially alarming, the lack of injuries provides a positive note to the story. The investigation will hopefully shed light on how such an event could occur and prevent similar incidents in the future.