On Apr 17, 2011, at 10.35 a.m. the "Bulk Viking" ran aground underway from Narvik to the Esso Port at Sortland to unload a cargo of gravel close to the Sortlands bridge. Three rescue boats were sent. The vessel was refloated by the "Knut Hoem" after 30 minutes. The ship suffered minor hull damage. The crew was drug-tested. Bulk carrier Bulk Viking IMO 7232743, dwt 945, built 1972, flag Norway, manager/owner Hokland Geir.
