British aircraft carrier had to turn back due to fog in the Oslofjord
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The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales was on its way into the Oslofjord, but it had to turn back. The reason was thick fog. The ship turned around off Jeløya, which lies outside Moss in Østfold.
Fog can make it difficult to navigate in narrow waters. The Oslofjord is a long fjord with many islands, islets and narrow passages, and visibility is important for safe sailing. When visibility is poor, the skipper often has to reduce speed or wait until conditions improve.
The aircraft carrier is a large warship that can carry aircraft. It is not known in this case whether the ship had plans to dock in Oslo or elsewhere in Norway. Nor has a new schedule been made public so far.
The incident shows how much the weather can affect shipping in Norway. The ship has not yet entered the fjord, and it is unclear when it may try again. More information may come later.
Sources: smp.no
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