Rúnar Gunnarsson

Rúnar Gunnarsson is the port master of Seyðisfjörður, Iceland. He gained media attention after overseeing the unusual incident involving the ferry Norræna, which inadvertently struck a whale while entering the harbor. Rúnar described the moment when the ferry approached the dock and the crew realized there was a whale wedged against the ship's bow. His quick response and coordination with the crew and local harbor staff were crucial in addressing the situation, which involved removing the whale from the ferry's bow and communicating with authorities regarding the next steps to take.