Oil company EFFO will relocate and centralise its national operations at the newly developed harbor area in Søldarfjørður, marking a major upgrade for the Faroe Islands’ fuel and maritime infrastructure. The move comes as Runavík Municipality completes the new port this summer, after which EFFO will begin constructing a modern energy terminal that will serve as the company’s main operational hub. The new fuel depot is expected to be completed by late 2027, significantly expan

Environmental Port Index (EPI) has appointed Annfinn Hjelm as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a key step in strengthening the organisation’s global commercial strategy. Hjelm, based in the Faroe Islands, is widely recognised for his expertise in maritime sustainability. His recent presentation at the Association of Pacific Ports Winter Conference highlighted how ports can use EPI’s data‑driven framework to track and reduce emissions—an area where he has become an in

A Faroese maritime specialist, Annfinn Hjelm —now widely regarded as one of the leading international voices in port‑development strategies related to emissions—took centre stage at the APP Winter Conference in Hawaii, where he presented groundbreaking work on how ports can use data‑driven tools to track and reduce emissions from cruise ships. At the conference, Hjelm introduced participants to the capabilities of EPI, an advanced digital framework designed to help ports meas

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

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

Port of Vágur is pleased to introduce  Edith Maria Samuelsen , who recently joined as a developer. In her role, she will coordinate local...

Í 2025 er fult bókað í Funningi, og bíleggingar eru eisini komnar í 2026 og 2027. (Mynd 📸 Runavíkar Havn) Ferðamannaskipið National...