ETV

Website: etv.fo

Phone: (+298) 47 77 33

Email: etv@etv.fo

Social media links: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

FACTS

• Established: 1982

• Base: Gøta, Faroe Islands

• Core competencies: Maritime electrical systems, automation & control

• Key markets: Shipping, fishing, research vessels, industry

• Switchboards produced: ~2,500

• Service scope: Design, production, installation, retrofit & maintenance

  
  

Advanced electrical & automation solutions for the maritime Industry

ETV is one of the pioneers of the Faroese electrical industry, delivering advanced electrical, automation, and control system solutions for ships, offshore‑related operations, and industrial facilities.

Founded in 1982, the company brings more than 40 years of hands‑on experience serving the Faroese maritime and industrial sectors.

ETV operates across the full project lifecycle—from design and production to installation, retrofit, and lifecycle support—making the company a reliable long‑term partner for vessel owners, operators, and system suppliers.

Maritime Systems & Services

ETV delivers a comprehensive portfolio of maritime electrical and automation services, including:

• Main and emergency switchboards

• Electrical installation onboard vessels

• Automation, control, and alarm systems

• Power Management Systems (PMS)

• Engine Room Control (ECR) systems

• Navigation system automation

• Bridge consoles, control desks, and 3D visualization

• Inspection, maintenance, and compliance services

ETV has produced over 2,500 breaker panels for the Faroese market and continues to design and manufacture custom systems in‑house, allowing full control of quality, performance, and long‑term support.

Retrofits, upgrades & lifecycle support

ETV specialises in retrofit and upgrade projects, enabling vessels to meet new regulatory, safety, and operational requirements while extending the lifespan of existing systems. This includes complete upgrades of engine room control and alarm systems, maintaining familiar user interfaces while modernising underlying technology.

Electro‑mechanical workshop & in‑house expertise

The company operates a fully equipped electro‑mechanical workshop, providing repair, rewind, re‑engineering, and fault‑handling services for a wide range of marine and industrial equipment. ETV’s multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers ensures fast response, technical precision, and reliable solutions in demanding operating environments.

Proven experience in advanced vessels

ETV has been involved in several high‑profile Faroese vessels, including research, fishing, and special‑purpose ships. One notable example is R/S JÁKUP SVERRI, where ETV delivered complete bridge, automation, control, and switchboard systems for one of the world’s quietest research vessels, built to the Silent‑R standard for low underwater noise.

Position in the Blue Faroe Islands Ecosystem

ETV is a core technical supplier within the Faroe Islands Maritime Ecosystem, supporting maritime innovation, safety, and operational excellence. Through its combination of engineering expertise, in‑house production, and long‑term service capability, ETV contributes directly to the competitiveness and sustainability of Faroese maritime operations.

Vikmar live vessel tracker

(Credit: Vikmar.fo official vessel real-time tracking map)