(Mynd 📸 KVF.fo) The Port of Tórshavn will introduce cancellation fees for cruise calls from 1 January 2026  Cancellation fees (tonnage & dock dues): Within 6 months of scheduled arrival: 15% Within 3 months of scheduled arrival: 30% Within 1 month of scheduled arrival: 50% Within 48 hours of ETA: 100% Please note: Applicability may be assessed by the port case-by-case, taking relevant factors into account (incl. local weather). Direct costs incurred due to a cancellation may

The next phase of growth in land‑based salmon farming may not come from building new facilities—but from getting more out of those already in place. In SMJ work, SMJ increasingly see a gap between what facilities are designed to deliver and what they achieve in daily operation. Closing that gap creates biological, technical, and financial value. And it requires more than upgrading tanks or equipment. It depends on how the site is configured, how production stages are linked,

Navigare Shipping has welcomed MV Hav Sardis into service as the fourth vessel in the Groot 5200 XL  series, now operating under a long‑term charter with the company. The vessel loaded her first cargo today in Caronte, officially marking the start of her operational career. The fleet expansion continues just weeks after Navigare announced the addition of MV Hav Coral, the third vessel in its newbuilding program. Hav Coral entered the fleet in Huelva, where she took on her fir

Oil company EFFO will relocate and centralise its national operations at the newly developed harbor area in Søldarfjørður, marking a major upgrade for the Faroe Islands’ fuel and maritime infrastructure. The move comes as Runavík Municipality completes the new port this summer, after which EFFO will begin constructing a modern energy terminal that will serve as the company’s main operational hub. The new fuel depot is expected to be completed by late 2027, significantly expan

A Faroese-founded company is setting a new benchmark for digital innovation in the seafood sector with the introduction of a cutting‑edge data platform designed to modernize the way fish trade information is accessed and utilized across the North Atlantic. Co‑founded by Jákup Holm Johannesen, CEO of Nordic Fish Exports, the initiative brings unprecedented clarity and accessibility to one of the region’s most important export industries. At the center of this development is No

The workboat Slættanes , owned by the aquaculture company Hiddenfjord, has spent several weeks in the KJ shipyard dock hall in Klaksvík for upgrades to meet new FMA requirements, as well as general maintenance and inspection work. The vessel, which is KJ’s newbuilding number 17, was originally built in 2017 and measures 13 metres in length and 6 metres in width. Slættanes  is primarily used at the aquaculture site at Fútaklettur in Vágar, an area known for challenging conditi

Environmental Port Index (EPI) has appointed Annfinn Hjelm as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a key step in strengthening the organisation’s global commercial strategy. Hjelm, based in the Faroe Islands, is widely recognised for his expertise in maritime sustainability. His recent presentation at the Association of Pacific Ports Winter Conference highlighted how ports can use EPI’s data‑driven framework to track and reduce emissions—an area where he has become an in

Navigare Shipping has announced that it will take delivery of the third vessel in its newbuilding program this weekend. The new vessel, MV Hav Coral, will officially join the Navigare fleet in Huelva, where she is scheduled to load her first cargo for the company. The addition of MV Hav Coral represents another milestone in Navigare Shipping’s ongoing fleet expansion. The company continues to modernize its operations with newer, more efficient vessels designed to support reli

The Faroese Commercial Diving School has entered a new strategic partnership with Nordsjællands Brand- og Dykkerskole, following the signing of a formal cooperation agreement yesterday.The collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening and expanding access to modern, industry‑aligned commercial diving education in both the Faroe Islands and Denmark. According to the two institutions, the agreement will support joint professional development, coordinated teaching

After being out of operation for nearly 14 days, the lighthouses on Nólsoy are now lit again. The outage was caused by a fault in the power cable, which was recently installed from Eggjarklettur down to Borðan. Efforts to locate the fault were significantly hampered by adverse weather conditions in recent weeks. The issue has now been resolved, and the lighthouses are once again fully operational.   (Mynd 📸 Arkiv) Trýst á knøttin og melda teg til okkara tíðindabræv Kelda: S

There is a strong sense of teamwork at the workshop, where staff are working at full pace, machines are running continuously, and morale across the team is high. The workforce represents several different nationalities, united by a shared mindset and a common goal: to get the job done right. This unity is clearly reflected in the daily work on the workshop floor. At present, machines from five different countries are being serviced at the workshop, alongside a brand-new Primo

A Faroese maritime specialist, Annfinn Hjelm —now widely regarded as one of the leading international voices in port‑development strategies related to emissions—took centre stage at the APP Winter Conference in Hawaii, where he presented groundbreaking work on how ports can use data‑driven tools to track and reduce emissions from cruise ships. At the conference, Hjelm introduced participants to the capabilities of EPI, an advanced digital framework designed to help ports meas

Í síðstu viku fekk MEST vitjan av M4‑flokkinum á Vinnuháskúlanum, sum vóru komin at fáa eina nærri fatan av arbeiðinum umborð á einum veruligum skipi. Í hesum sambandi varð farið umborð á Dunga Jákup , har næmingarnir fingu greitt og fakligt innlit í bæði høvðustalvuna og neyðtalvuna. Á túrinum greiddu starvsfólk frá, hvussu talvurnar verða brúktar í dagliga arbeiðnum, og hvussu tær eru ein týðandi partur av trygdar‑ og samskiftisskipanini umborð. Hetta gav næmingunum eina gó

The Faroe Islands have once again secured a position among the highest‑rated flag states in the Flag State Performance Table 2025/2026, recently published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The recognition places the Faroe Islands alongside some of the most reputable maritime nations in the world. The ICS assessment is based on data from internationally recognized organizations, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Paris MoU, and the Tokyo

The Maritime Academy is pleased to welcome a new group of students as the spring semester begins. This year, 19 marine engineering students, 17 ship’s officers, and 8 master mariners have commenced their educational programs, bringing a total of 44 new students into the Academy this January. The Academy looks forward to supporting every student on their path toward becoming future leaders in the maritime sector. A strong emphasis is placed on building the knowledge and skills