However, on 20 October, the vessel was reassigned to the Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, was re-christened Viggo Hansteen. and saw war service for about 18 months, primarily in the Mediterranean and was crewed by mariners of various nationalities.
However, on 20 October, the ship was redirected to serve with the Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, was renamed Viggo Hansteen. and took part in military operations for about 18 months, mainly in the Mediterranean and was manned by seafarers from different countries.