Safepath enters into an emergency response agreement with Kristiansund Municipal Sundbåten Service

Safepath AS has entered into a long-term agreement for emergency preparedness and monitoring for Kristiansund Municipal Sundbåtvesen.

The agreement includes the delivery of the Safepath® Emergency Response service for the harbour ferries "MS Angvik" and "MS Framnæs". In addition, the vessel that now forms the Gripruta, "MS Kvikk", is also included in the agreement.

The implementation of Safepath® Emergency Response means that all of the shipping company's vessels are included in a state-of-the-art and professional setup for safety and emergency response. This means that the Norwegian Shipping Company's vessels are continuously monitored from Safepath Control, a 24/7 manned emergency response center in Melkvika Næringspark in Kristiansund. 24/7 continuous monitoring of the vessels' location means immediate response if an incident should occur, where Safepath assists with a dedicated operations coordinator who works with the shipping company, the municipality's emergency response organization, HRS and other rescue agencies.

“It is very gratifying to be able to welcome Sundbåtene and Gripruta on board Safepath. For us, the collaboration confirms that Sundbåtvesenet has passenger safety as its first priority, both inland and offshore. There is great symbolic value in being allowed to look after the people in “our town”. In addition, this is a major milestone for us internally, as the agreement marks the first passenger vessel into our portfolio,” says Henriette Sandnes in Safepath.  
 
In addition to the emergency preparedness itself, Sundbåtvesenet will receive vessel-specific digital training manuals that are intuitive to use during familiarization. The SeaLog safety management system is being implemented for a simplified overview of maintenance, procedures and operational technical checkpoints.

Sundbåtvesenet CEO Arild Dybå-Eidem is pleased with the agreement, which helps to keep passengers, crew and vessels safe:  
 
"Safety for our passengers is always the highest priority. Through a formal collaboration with Safepath, KKS is once again showing the way as a forward-looking player that takes safety seriously, for the best both for travelers and for the operation of the company. We are proud to be able to collaborate with a local player who has leading expertise in their field, and look forward to playing each other's good games through local interaction. As a result of a high level of activity, and the fact that the company is growing rapidly, the agreement will also give KKS the framework conditions we need to stay focused on the operational operation of the company and on our mission, which is to transport passengers in faithful service to the soul of the city. That we, as the world's oldest public transport company in operation, should be the first, falls into the series of milestones in our proud history," says KKS CEO Arild Dybå-Eidem.

Safepath is a consulting and advisory company with expert knowledge in maritime emergency preparedness and security, as well as marine operations. Safepath has the country's largest independent monitoring and emergency response center for fisheries, aquaculture and the offshore industry.  
 
Sundbåtveset is a shipping company and municipal enterprise that operates the harbour ferries that transport passengers between the various islands that surround the port basin in Kristiansund. Scheduled traffic is the basis for the company and in recent years passenger traffic has increased considerably. The strait boat has been the "heart of the city" for over 145 years and transported over 133 million passengers across the harbor. The strait boat's position as a public transport company, cultural heritage and experience provider in Kristiansund and Nordmøre is strong with a well-established brand.

For Safepath, it is very gratifying to be able to strengthen local collaboration. The common goal between the companies is safety for everyone who travels at sea. Many people travel on the Sundbåten every day, and it is of course in the common interest to ensure increased safety and preparedness. The agreement is evidence of good local collaboration, and Safepath is proud to contribute to ensuring that the harbour ferry – Sundbåten – can continue in faithful service to the soul of the city.