Expedition cruise operator Adventure Canada made its first call to Vágur this summer, bringing visitors ashore to experience the town and its surroundings. The visit highlighted the wide range of activities involved in hosting cruise passengers, with local teams from the Port of Vágur and Vágur Municipality working together to ensure a successful arrival. Cruise Coordinator and Developer Edith Maria Samuelsen shared snapshots from the day, illustrating the diverse responsibil

On a calm and quiet morning, the Port of Vágur presented an impressive and lively scene, with a growing number of vessels calling at the harbor. Two sailboats, two larger sailing ships, and a supply vessel were moored alongside, their masts rising high and creating a striking maritime backdrop across the port. The combination of traditional and modern vessels highlighted both the diversity and the increasing activity now taking place in Vágur. Photo: Port of Vágur Photo: Port

Mynd: Port of Vágur The Port of Vágur has proudly marked the beginning of its 2026 cruise season with the arrival of two distinguished expedition vessels, each making their first-ever call to the picturesque Faroese port. The season commenced with the arrival of Greg Mortimer, which entered Vágur for the very first time, bringing with it both excitement and energy to the community. The vessel carried 73 guests and 90 crew members, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the town thr

Three German naval vessels are currently visiting Tórshavn, where they are docked for a scheduled stopover. The ships—FGS Erfurt and FGS Braunschweig, both around 90 metres in length, and the larger FGS Brandenburg at approximately 139 metres—arrived between May 16 and May 18. During their stay, the ships are making use of standard harbour services, including bunkering and provisioning. The visit also allows crew members time ashore to rest. The two smaller vessels are schedu

Last weekend, a German submarine paid a visit to Oyrareingir in the Faroe Islands. During the call, Tor Shipping acted as the local port agent, facilitating the vessel’s stay and coordinating the necessary operations. The visit was carried out in an orderly and well-coordinated manner. The call involved collaboration between several parties, highlighting the importance of effective planning and cooperation in maritime operations. Trýst á knøttin til høgru og melda teg til okk

Aftur í ár fær Vágur vitjan av fleiri ferðafólkaskipum, og í summar eru átta skip á skránni. Í samband við hvørja vitjan fer Vágs kommuna at senda út tíðindaskriv við nærri kunning um skipið, komu- og fráferðartíðir, væntaða talið av ferðafólkum, møguligar útferðir og annað viðkomandi. Endamálið við hesum tíðindaskrivum er at geva vinnulívinum og borgarum í Vági betri møguleika at fyrireika seg til vitjanirnar og fáa sum mest burturúr teimum. Fyrsta tíðindaskrivið er longu se

Port of Vágur has today broken ground on the installation of a new 80‑tonne bollard, marking a further investment in the port’s infrastructure. The new bollard is designed to support the growing number of cruise ship calls and will enhance the port’s capacity to safely accommodate larger vessels in the years ahead. The project represents another small but significant step in the continued development of Port of Vágur as an attractive and capable cruise destination, strengthen

Leygardagin skipaði Tórshavnar bátafelag fyri Mjáflaggahúning. Hetta er tíðin, tá nýggja siglingarárið byrjar, og tá bátafestivalar og bátahugni seta dám á vikuskiftini. Tiltakið byrjaði við, at bátarnir savnaðust við Molan, og síðani varð siglt inn í Vágsbotn, har skipað varð fyri lítlum hátíðarhaldi. Heðin Mortensen helt røðu vegna Tórshavnar býráð og segði millum annað, at “tað sosiala, sum fylgir við at hava bát og at vera saman í felag, skapar sín egna og serliga hugna.

Árligi vinnudagurin hjá Vágs Kommunu verður ónsdagin 13. mai. Vinnudagurin er ætlaður vinnurekandi í Vági og áhugaðum samstarvsfeløgum hjá fyritøkum í Vági og kommununi. Vinnudagurin verður hildin á Garðslon, har byrjað verður klokkan 12.00 við ábiti, og klokkan 13.00 bjóðar forkvinnan í Vinnu- og havnanevndini vælkomin. Aftaná verða tríggjar áhugaverdar og viðkomandi framløgur: Stjórarnir Jaspur og Reimund Langgaard frá Kodio greiða frá um strategiina hjá fyritøkuni at vaksa

The Port of Vágur participated in the annual local job fair in collaboration with Vágs Municipality, engaging directly with students interested in maritime careers and community development. Marin H. Gaardlykke, Chairwoman of the Port of Vágur, delivered the keynote address, speaking about her responsibilities as a local politician and the importance of youth involvement in shaping the future of the island. She then officially opened the fair. “Young people are essential to V

In a maritime environment defined by regulatory complexity, operational efficiency, and increasing compliance expectations, flag selection remains a strategic decision for shipowners. In recent years, the Faroe Islands registry has gained steady attention among operators seeking a transparent, well-regulated, and operationally reliable flag administration. While each fleet has unique requirements, several consistent factors explain why more vessels are transitioning to the Fa

In recent years, the maritime labour market has undergone steady and structural change. Increasing safety requirements, growing operational complexity, and the persistent shortage of qualified seafarers have shifted shipowners’ focus beyond technical skills alone toward reliability, experience, and clearly defined processes. These trends remain highly relevant in 2026. Global Seafarer Shortage Trends International organisations such as the International Chamber of Shipping (I

The Port of Vágur had a busy start to the week, combining ongoing commercial operations with an unexpected visit from the historic sail ship Lola of Skagen . Built in 1919, the Danish vessel made its first-ever call to Vágur while sailing from Stornoway to Iceland. The nine-person crew was warmly welcomed and spent time exploring the local area, praising both the scenery and visitor facilities. Meanwhile, commercial activity continued as the cargo vessel Silver Copenhagen lo

Danske Rederier hava lagt fram eina nýggja strategi, sum skal styrkja Danmark og danska flaggið sum heimstað fyri donsk reiðarí. Eitt av høvuðsmálunum er, at handilsflotin undir donskum flaggi skal vaksa minst líka nógv sum – ella meira enn – altjóða handilsflotin. Sjóvinna er ein kvik vinna, og donsk reiðarí hava víst seg at vera serliga dugnalig at laga seg eftir broyttum handilsmynstrum á heimsmarknaðinum og einum óstøðugum geopolitiskum veruleika. Sambært Danske Rederier

With Driving Home for Christmas playing on the radio, the view across the harbour feels especially fitting — not just for cars on the road, but for ships making their way home at sea. As Christmas draws near, vessels and their crews are beginning their journeys home for the holiday season. At the Port of Vágur, several familiar vessels have recently returned, bringing a seasonal sense of homecoming to the harbour. The Tuneq trawler from Royal Greenland is currently alongside