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

The 2025 cruise season has officially concluded. This year, 47 ships  visited Tórshavn, bringing 19,488 passengers  and 9,287 crew members . Despite nine weather-related cancellations, the season was considered highly successful. (Mynd 📸 TórshavnarHavn ) The largest vessel to call this year was Norwegian Star , arriving on September 9  with 2,198 guests  plus crew. The day was bustling with activity, benefiting local shops and cafés, even though the visit was slightly delaye

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

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

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