Global shipping is entering a period of unprecedented change. Rising geopolitical tensions, increasing security concerns, and the industry's ambitious decarbonization agenda are creating new challenges for shipowners and maritime operators around the world. For the Faroe Islands, a nation deeply dependent on international trade and maritime transport, these developments carry particular significance. These issues were at the center of discussions during the recent annual meet

Faroe Ship is taking an important step forward in strengthening the Faroe Islands' connection to European markets with the launch of a new weekly direct shipping service between the Faroe Islands and Rotterdam. Skogaoss. Credit: Faroe Ship Starting in August 2026, the vessel Skogafoss will operate an exclusive weekly route connecting the Faroe Islands directly with one of Europe's largest logistics hubs. The new service is designed to provide Faroese businesses with faster an

Navigare Fleet Expands with Acquisition of MV Hav Sker Following Sale of MV Hav Felli Faroe Islands – Navigare has announced significant developments within its fleet, marked by the successful sale of MV Hav Felli and the acquisition of a new vessel that will further strengthen the company's operational capabilities. Photo Caption: MV Arklow Forest, soon to be renamed MV Hav Sker, currently undergoing conversion and upgrades in Szczecin, Poland, before entering service with t

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

(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

Verkfallið er sett at byrja á midnátt sunnukvøldið og vara til og við 15. apríl, sum er mikudagurin í næstu viku Dettifoss er eitt av skipunum hjá Eimskipi, sum kann verða rakt av verkfalli. (Photo 📺 Faroe Ship) Skipini hjá Eimskipi, sum sigla til Føroya, verða rakt, um fráboðaða verkfallið hjá íslendska sjómannafelagnum verður veruleiki. Verkfallið er sett at byrja á midnátt sunnukvøldið og vara til og við 15. apríl, sum er mikudagurin í næstu viku. Verkfallið rakar skipin

Navigare Shipping, one of the Faroe Islands’ steadily rising maritime operators, has taken another significant step in its long‑term growth strategy with the acquisition of two cargo vessels and the continued development of four newbuilds. The Søldarfjørður‑based company, which has expanded consistently over recent years, is strengthening both capacity and operational resilience as demand for freight services grows across the region. The company recently finalized the purchas

(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

Í morgun var hátíðarløta hildin fyri Pætur í samband við, at hann hevur lokið skrivstovuútbúgving við sergrein í speditión og shipping. Varðin Pelagic ynskir Pætur hjartaliga til lukku við sveinabrævnum og útbúgvingini, og takka Pæturi fyri góða tænastu í sini lærutíð. Trýst á knøttin og melda teg til okkara tíðindabræv Kelda og mynd: Varðin Fylg Facebook #'s: #BlueFaroeIslands #Sjóvinnuforum #Varðin #VarðinPelagic #Tíðindi #officialgatewaytotheFaroeseMaritimeIndust

Navigare Shipping has announced that it will take delivery of the third vessel in its newbuilding program this weekend. The new vessel, MV Hav Coral, will officially join the Navigare fleet in Huelva, where she is scheduled to load her first cargo for the company. The addition of MV Hav Coral represents another milestone in Navigare Shipping’s ongoing fleet expansion. The company continues to modernize its operations with newer, more efficient vessels designed to support reli

Posta has announced that it will discontinue its international freight operations between the Faroe Islands and overseas markets, shifting its focus entirely to core postal and parcel services within the Faroe Islands. CEO Edvard Remberg said the decision is part of a strategic realignment to strengthen Posta’s primary mission—ensuring efficient delivery of parcels, goods, and mail domestically. While Posta’s sea and air freight business has performed well operationally, it h

Amerikanska-flaggskipið Maersk Denver sigldi gjøgnum Bab el-Mandeb-sundið sunnu- og mándagin. (Mynd 📸 Arkiv mynd) Talan var um aðra royndarseglferð hjá Maersk síðani tann fyrsta við Maersk Sebarok í desember 2025. Bæði skipini eru partur av MECL-tænastuni millum India, Miðeystur og eysturstrondina í USA, sum annars hevur siglt um Kap Det Gode Håb. “Trygdin hjá okkara manning, skipum og farmi er framvegis av størsta týdningi fyri okkum, og neyðugu trygdarráðini vórðu sett í v

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

- 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