Norway: man in his 20s dies in diving accident
The tragedy occurred today. The diver was carrying out a routine task for diving and service company KB, which provides services to the salmon farming industry.
The company, owned by Smir Group, stated in a press release that the accident occurred in connection with a routine diving mission that the vessel KB Floing carried out at Gjerdinga in Nærøysund municipality on Wednesday afternoon. The diving boat had a crew of five.
The company notified the rescue services immediately after receiving the message about the serious accident. Several units responded, and the company set up a crisis team.
The employee was retrieved from the sea by colleagues and first aid was initiated. The diver, a man in his 20s, was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel shortly after 2.30pm.
'Affects us all greatly'
"This is a deeply tragic event, which affects us all greatly. Our thoughts are primarily with the next of kin. At the same time, we are now focusing on taking care of our approximately 60 employees, who have tragically lost a colleague and friend," said general manager Are Brekk.
Relatives have been informed and offered further follow-up from KB. The company is in ongoing dialogue with the police and the Labour Inspection Authority has been notified.
"Right now we are prioritising the relatives and our employees, but will cooperate with the authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident," said Brekk.
