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

Sjóvar Municipality has announced plans to further prioritize the Hulki industrial zone as part of its long-term development strategy. Funding has been allocated to connect existing quays, expand the industrial area, and pave Hulkavegur road. Municipal leaders emphasize that these improvements are crucial for the community’s growth. The upgrades will enable the port to accommodate more vessels while creating additional land-based industrial space. This, in turn, strengthens l

A major step has been taken toward expanding the Port of Strendur, as Sjóvar Municipality has signed a formal agreement with Sp/f Rókin to construct a new pier at Hulki. At its most recent meeting, the municipal council approved the development of a 100-meter-long pier connecting the existing structures at Hulki. This expansion will increase the port area by approximately 2,500 square meters, significantly enhancing its capacity and operational potential. The agreement was of

Sp/f Thomsen has officially entered the Faroese heating oil market, offering households and businesses a new alternative to the long-established suppliers, Magn and EFFO. The company is now delivering heating oil to the mainland, priced 75 oyru lower than the listed prices of the two major providers. The announcement has already had an impact on the market. Just one day after news of Thomsen’s launch became public, Magn lowered its oil prices. According to Magn’s CEO, Suni Ju

- We are excited to announce that Yokohama Pionier and Kobe Pionier are joining the Faroe Islands registry, Shipping.fo has announced today. The vessels will be acquired by Oktan Energy and the flag change process has now begun, transitioning from Korea to the Faroe Islands. Kobe Pionier will sail under the new flag from late October, while Yokohama Pionier will join from early November. Shipping.fo , is proud to support the FAS fleet’s growth through professional vessel man

A Beautiful Visit to the Port of Vágur Yesterday, the classic wooden sailing vessel Tecla, captained by  Gijs sluik , arrived at the Port of Vágur with four crew members and twelve guests on board. During their stay, the group is discovering the natural beauty and local life in Vágur before setting course for Lerwick tomorrow. Built in 1915 in the Netherlands, the Tecla was originally a herring drifter sailing in the North Sea. More than a century later, this elegant two-mast

Tor Shipping had the pleasure of acting as shipping agent for a British military vessel that recently called at Port of Tórshavn.   The ship came alongside for bunkering, provisioning, crew change, and to discharge sewage, among other services. With around 200 crew members on board, the visit also offered a great opportunity for them to experience the Faroe Islands.  Many rented cars to explore the islands, while others enjoyed the lively evenings in town — the local bars wer

Last year the expansion of the Port of Strendur was finalised. It can now facilite a much larger and comprehensive activity than before...

Tor Shipping is the port agent in the Faroe Islands, and things have also been busy in the month of July. July wrapped up with four...

Tor Shipping is the port agent in the Faroe Islands, and things have been busy these past weeks. June was a busy month in the Faroe...

Í vikuni kom tangaskipið GTM Denmark á Hulk, við fyrstu gassoljuni til goymslutangarnar hjá Krafta Í vikuni kom tangaskipið GTM Denmark á...

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Um midnáttarleitið leygarkvøldið komu oljutangarnir hjá Krafta við Akranesi á Hulk. Steingrímur J. Jacobsen og Rói D. Olsen tóku hesar...

Tangarnir eru 17 metrar høgir, 14 metrar í tvørmát, taka 2500 rúmmetrar av olju, og viga umleið 57 tons hvør. (Mynd 📸 Sjovar.fo ) Á...