Smyril Line has announced a profit of 147 million kroner after tax for the past financial year, marking a significant improvement from the previous year and ranking among the strongest results the company has delivered. In a press statement, the company’s management described the outcome as “satisfactory,”  highlighting that the shipping operator managed to achieve solid earnings despite facing rising cost pressures, regulatory changes, and new industry-specific fees during t

MV Hav Sardis  has departed Herøya after discharging a shipment of Finnish phosphates at the Yara facility. The vessel is now en route to Holland, where it will load steel coils bound for the UK. The voyage marks another routine yet efficient operation for Navigare, a company that has steadily expanded its fleet capabilities and operational performance in recent years—strengthening its position in Northern European short-sea shipping. (Photo 📺 Navigare) Trýst á knøttin til h

(Mynd 📸 Vinnuhúsið ) Fleiri føroysk reiðarí byggja nýggj skip, men vantandi avtalur og ótíðarhóskandi reglur gera, at føroyska flaggið ikki altíð er sjálvsagda valið Føroyska handilsskipavinnan er í vøkstri, og fleiri nýggj skip eru í gerð hjá føroyskum reiðaríum. Men hóast jaligu gongdina eru karmarnir hjá vinnuni ikki nóg kappingarførir, og tí er ikki givið, at føroyska flaggið verður valt. Fleiri føroysk reiðarí gera í løtuni stórar íløgur í nýggj skip. Tað bendir á, at f

Faroe Ship has announced two key leadership appointments affecting both its export and import divisions. Sigvald Lydersen Jacobsen has been hired as the new Head of the Import Department, including responsibility for Faroe Express. He will assume the position on 1 May, succeeding Dáva Traber, who has now taken over as Head of the Export Department. Dáva Traber has led the import division since 2014 and is a well‑known figure in the industry. Faroe Ship extends its thanks for

MEST recorded high activity last year, posting net sales of DKK 665.9 million and a profit after tax of DKK 28.8 million. Growth was reported across all business areas. The MEST Group now employs 600 people, including 67 apprentices. “We are very satisfied with the result for 2025,” said Mouritz Mohr, CEO at MEST. “If we are to take on major projects—such as investing in a new dock and handling larger assignments for our customers—we need to be a strong and well‑organized com

The Faroe Islands hold the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ fisheries cooperation in 2026. In this connection, the Ministry of Fisheries and Trade will host a workshop on marine spatial planning at the Nordic House in Tórshavn on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Interest in using marine areas for a range of purposes is growing rapidly — including aquaculture, fisheries, renewable energy production, and marine conservation. At the same time, ocean space is limited, cr

Fríggjadagin tann 13. mars. 2026 kl 10:00 - 12:00. Verður bjóða inn til brúgvakaffi og morgunmat. (Mynd 📸 fsn.fo) Innbjóðing til Brúgvakaffi og morgunmat. Fríggjadagin 13. mars verður Brúgvakaffi í FSN frá kl 10:00 til 12:00. Vit fáa vitjan frá Sjóvinnustýrinum ” FMA” tey fara at greiða frá ymisku spurningunum sum FSN hevur sett viðv vinnubrøvum, Tað er soleiðis, at FSN fær oftani spurningar um hví hvat og hvussu viðv vinnubrøvum. Møguleiki er fyri at seta spurningar Møti fj

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

Heðin I. Abrahamsen has completed his PhD on wave‑generated currents, successfully defending his dissertation at Kongshøll. The assessment committee praised both the scientific quality and the clarity of his defense. His research addresses a growing challenge in modern aquaculture: as sheltered areas become scarce, fish farms are moving into more exposed waters where strong waves and turbulence threaten both equipment and fish welfare. Abrahamsen developed a numerical model t

A significant phase of the harbor expansion at Hulki is now underway, following the arrival of the new crane. Around five to six years ago, the northern pier was completely rebuilt and extended further out into the fjord, increasing the water depth to 12 meters. Since then, activity at Hulki has grown substantially. Last year, the municipal council approved an additional expansion of the quay area at Hulki. The plan extends the northern pier 70 meters southward and the southe

Í nøkur ár hevur Føroyska sjómansmissiónin skipað fyri hesum degnum, har ymisk áhugaverd evnir eru viðgjørd.Høvuðsendamálið er at styrkja sjófólk í kristnari trúgv og tænastu. Dagurin byrjar klokkan 09. við morgunmati og endar klokkan 16. Ymiskt áhugavert verður á skránni. Hanus á Gørðum, sjúkrahúsprestur, fer at tosa um: “Hvussu møta menniskjum?” Torleif Johannesen, sjómanstrúboðari, fer at tosað um: “Nær er trúgvin nóg stór?” Síðsti tímin kallast: “Sjómaður hevur orðið?” Tá

The Faroese shipyard MEST has successfully completed the replacement of both the main engine and the auxiliary engine on the fishing vessel Olga Maria—a project that showcases the high level of technical expertise and engineering craftsmanship found in the Faroe Islands. The comprehensive operation involved not only installing the new engines but also carrying out a series of important upgrades and modernizations throughout the vessel. These improvements ensure that Olga Mari

Nú løgtingsval er útskriva, verða evni tikin fram sum t.d. Frálandavinna, Oljuleiting og Vindorkuvinna. Mangan verður tosað ógvuliga óítøkiligt um hesi evnini, men einstakir politikarar eru tó sum vísa økinum áhuga. Skulu vit í Føroyum taka lut í frálandavinnum av ymiskum slag og menna Føroyar sum ein maritiman tænastudepil í Arktiskum øki, so krevst at vit uppstiga okkara førleikastøði á nógvum økjum. Um vit ikki menna okkara vinnur gerast vit eftirbátar. Eitt av hesum økjum

The year 2025 marked a period of both growth and strategic challenges for the Faroese fishing industry. Newly released export figures reveal an evolving competitive landscape in global seafood markets, where tariff levels, export volumes, and value growth all play significant roles in shaping the outlook for Faroese fisheries. Key Findings Higher Tariffs Than Nordic Competitors On average, Faroese fish products faced a 10.05% tariff in international markets.In comparison: No

Føroyar eru ein lítil og opin búskapur við fáum berandi vinnugreinum. Vit eru tískil sera viðbrekin, og hava tørv á fleiri beinum at standa á. Allur heimurin spyr eftir olju og gass, tí tað er grundleggjandi fyri okkara orkutørv og framleiðslu av týðandi vørum. Vit hava tørv á olju og gass fyri at hita húsini, ferðast við bilinum, tendra lampuna og løða telefonina. Hesar rávørur geva okkum møguleika at framleiða bensin, diesel, asfalt, regnklæðir, vatndunkar, tannbustir, sápu