December 6, 2024
- In June 2024, Sandefjord’s harbour was closed due to a failure to renew its authorization for international ship traffic, disrupting COLOR HYBRID ferry operations.
- Color Line submitted a compensation claim of 4 million NOK in November 2024 for financial losses.
- The municipality is reviewing the claim and blames a consultancy firm’s lack of expertise for the approval delay.
- Sandefjord disputes the consultant’s invoice and is considering further claims for its losses.
- Decisions on compensation and next steps are pending further review.
Source: Sandefjord Kommune