The chart shows that the number of vessels in the Faroese International Ship Register (FAS) has remained stable overall, with moderate fluctuations over the past decade. From 2015 to 2018, the fleet stays at a relatively high level of around 85–90 vessels, reflecting a strong and steady register. This is followed by a gradual decline from 2019 to 2022, where the number falls to just above 70 vessels, likely influenced by global shipping and offshore market conditions. From 20

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

Funningur warmly welcomed its first cruise visitors of the year yesterday, as the expedition vessel Ocean Explorer made its way to the village’s picturesque shores. Anchored in the tranquil fjord, the ship brought a total of 88 cruise guests along with a crew of 20. Visitors came ashore in Zodiac boats, creating an intimate and authentic arrival experience that set the tone for their time in this charming Faroese village. The majority of guests traveled from the United States

ATEK hevur nú tikið eitt týdningarmikið stig víðari í síni menning við at fara í eitt nýtt og spennandi samstarv við Sysadvance, sum er ein av fremstu framleiðarunum av oxygen generatorum á altjóða marknaðinum. Við hesum samstarvi fær føroyska vinnan atgongd til enn betri og meira álítandi loysnir innan oxygen framleiðslu. Dentur verður lagdur á effektivar og dygdargóðar skipanir, ið kunnu tillagast eftir tørvinum hjá hvørjum einstøkum kundanum. Við nýggja samstarvinum kann A

Hesir seinastu dagarnar hava røsk og ágrýtin ung fólk á sjóvinnubreytini á Føroya Eftirskúla og Vágs skúla tikið trygdarskeið Við Áir. Skeiðið er ein týdningarmikil partur av undirvísingini, har næmingarnir ogna sær neyðuga vitan og førleikar, ið eru avgerandi í sjóvinnuni. Hetta skúlaárið hevur sjóvinnubreytin verið eitt felags átak millum Føroya Eftirskúla og Vágs skúla. Samstarvið hevur givið næmingunum eitt ríkt og fjølbroytt læringsumhvørvi, har tey hava fingið møguleika

MEST Shipyards is showcasing its extensive expertise at the Scottish Skipper Expo 2026, and welcomes attendees to Stand F8, where they can explore state-of-the-art new builds, vessel conversions, and specialized repairs tailored for the commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors. A major highlight for this year at MEST is the upcoming 150-meter long dry dock in Skála, set for completion in October 2026, which will significantly expand their capacity to service the largest tra

Mouritz Mohr heldur fram sum formaður, eftir at Sjóvinnufelagið hevði aðalfund hósdagin 30. apríl (Mynd: Ólavur Frederiksen) Hósdagin 30. apríl var aðalfundur í Sjóvinnufelagnum. Á aðalfundinum stóðu Alina Jespersen og Christian Danielsen fyri vali. Bæði tóku við afturvali og vórðu vald í nevndina fyri komandi tvey árini. Harumframt varð Frimodt Rasmussen afturvaldur sum tiltakslimur. Eftir aðalfundin skipaði nevndin seg við sama formansskapi sum áður. Mouritz Mohr heldur fr

(Mynd Dánial Haraldsen, LinkedIN) SANDSHIP is pleased to announce that Dánial Haraldsen has joined the company as Maritime Manager. Dánial brings extensive international experience from senior maritime roles, having served as Captain with PXGEO and Polarcus DMCC, as well as progressing through officer ranks earlier in his career with WesternGeco. He has broad expertise in vessel operations, safety, and regulatory compliance. At SANDSHIP, Dánial will be responsible for ISM, I

Landsstýrismaðurin í uttanríkis- og fiskivinnumálum, Bárður á Steig Nielsen, bjóðaði vælkomin, tá Sjókovin fríggjadagin í síðstu viku legði fram ársfrágreiðingina um fiskivinnuna í 2025. Í røðu síni segði landsstýrismaðurin, at ein greiður og framskygdur vinnupolitikkur er avgerandi fyri menningina av Føroyum, har dentur verður lagdur á nýskapan, betri gagnnýtslu av rávøru og hægri virðisøking. Hann nevndi, at góður íblástur er at finna í teimum mongu tilmælunum í Vakstrarfor

The Faroese Maritime Authority has selected the Ship of the Year in the Faroese International Ship Register (FAS) for 2025, and the winner is LISTERVIK, owned by the Swedish shipping company Rederi AB Uman. (Mynd Sjóvinnustýrið.fo) Second and third place went to SVITZER HYMER and SJÓBORG, respectively. Results: Listervik Svitzer Hymer Sjóborg Listervik is the vessel in FAS that has achieved the best results in Port State Control inspections in 2025. Few deficiencies during

The cruise season is now fast approaching in Runavík, with a record number of visits expected this year. In total, cruise ships are scheduled to call at the port on 33 days—more than ever before. In addition to calls at the main port of Kongshavn, cruise vessels will also visit the nearby villages of Elduvík and Funning. Furthermore, Oyndarfjørður and Rituvík are included among the destinations welcoming cruise visitors this season. The municipality is looking forward to rece

Two Irish pelagic vessels, Brendelen and Father McKee, are currently undergoing extensive maintenance and repair work at MEST Shipyard in the Faroe Islands. Both vessels are positioned on the slips, where they will remain for approximately five weeks as part of their scheduled refit programs. The projects involve comprehensive work aimed at ensuring the vessels return to peak operational condition ahead of the upcoming fishing activities. MEST Shipyard continues to serve as

(Photos: Pelagos) Pelagos in Fuglafjørður is enjoying a period of both high activity and favourable conditions, as vessels continue to deliver blue whiting to the factory under clear skies and calm seas. Earlier, Norðingur was alongside the factory, discharging blue whiting directly into production. With excellent weather and stable conditions, the day served as a clear reminder of how closely operations at sea and onshore are shaped by the elements. The momentum continued wi

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

Faroe Dive has a long and proud tradition of training some of the most competent and experienced commercial divers in the industry. While diving is inherently a practical profession that requires hands-on training, Faroe Dive sees great potential in using online learning to strengthen the theoretical part of our education programs. By combining digital teaching with intensive practical training, Faroe Dive creates a more efficient, flexible, and targeted learning experience f