Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Bodoe

**Title: Ferry Incident Near Værøy: "Bodø" Runs Aground** On April 29, 2026, at 04:00 a.m., the ferry "Bodø" found itself grounded just outside Værøy in the picturesque Lofoten archipelago while making its approach. At the time of the incident, wind speeds reached 14 meters per second, with wave heights between 1 and 2 meters, contributing to the challenging maritime conditions. Fortunately, there has been no reported water ingress or pollution resulting from the grounding. The "Bodø" was able to free itself and resume navigation under its own power. On board were 23 passengers and 12 crew members, all of whom were unharmed during the incident. In response to the situation, the NSSR lifeboat "Det Norske Veritas" from Ballstad and a Coast Guard vessel promptly arrived at the scene. Following the grounding, the ferry experienced steering difficulties and required assistance to safely dock. A diver was subsequently dispatched to examine the vessel for any underwater damage. Later that evening, the "Bodø" was en route to Nesna, with an estimated time of arrival on April 30. However, it is expected that the ferry will require repairs, which may pose challenges for its operator, Torghatten, just as the summer ferry routes are set to commence on May 18. This schedule typically requires three vessels to meet demand on the Bodø-Værøy-Røst-Moskenes route. In light of the incident, Torghatten has updated its customers via its website, advising them of potential service cancellations. For further details and visuals on the grounding, you can check the reports here: [VG News](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/vrkbdj/ferje-har-gaatt-paa-grunn-i-nordland) and [NRK](https://www.nrk.no/nordland/ferje-gikk-pa-grunn-ved-innseglinga-_-sende-ut-nodmelding-1.17864948).

After the "Bodø" encountered a technical error and was sidelined in Bodø on July 25, 2019, at 2 p.m., the operator Torghatten Nord AS had to cancel some sailings. The departures from Bodø at 3 p.m., from Moskenes at 7.30 p.m. and from Værøy at 8.45 p.m. were cancelled. The ferry "Værøy" covered the night departure from Moskenes at 12.15 a.m., call at Værøy with a departure at 01.45 a.m. before the ferry arrived at Bodø at approx. 04.45 a.m. The "Bodø" left Bodø after repairs on July 26 at 7.10 a.m. and called at Moskenes at 10.45 a.m.

The ferry service Bodø-Værøy-Røst-Moskenes had to be suspended on June 19, 2014, at 4.30 a.m. after the "Bodø" had suffered technical problems and had to return to Bodø. The departured from Moskenes at 08.15 a.m., from Værøy at 09.45 a.m. and from Røst at 11.30 a.m. were cancelled accordingly.