A significant phase of the harbor expansion at Hulki is now underway, following the arrival of the new crane. Around five to six years ago, the northern pier was completely rebuilt and extended further out into the fjord, increasing the water depth to 12 meters. Since then, activity at Hulki has grown substantially. Last year, the municipal council approved an additional expansion of the quay area at Hulki. The plan extends the northern pier 70 meters southward and the southe

(Mynd 📸 KVF.fo) The Port of Tórshavn will introduce cancellation fees for cruise calls from 1 January 2026  Cancellation fees (tonnage & dock dues): Within 6 months of scheduled arrival: 15% Within 3 months of scheduled arrival: 30% Within 1 month of scheduled arrival: 50% Within 48 hours of ETA: 100% Please note: Applicability may be assessed by the port case-by-case, taking relevant factors into account (incl. local weather). Direct costs incurred due to a cancellation may

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

Smyril Line has reached an important milestone in its fleet expansion program with the successful launch of the first of two newbuildings at the CIMC Raffles shipyard. The launch marks a significant step forward in strengthening maritime connectivity and transportation capabilities across the North Atlantic. The new vessel represents Smyril Line’s continued commitment to supporting communities, commerce, and critical supply chains in the region. By investing in modern and eff

Tvøroyrar kommuna: Í morgun fingu vit boð frá Arktisk Kommando, at HDMS Hvidbjørnen tíverri brádliga noyddist at luttaka í øðrum uppgávum fyri donsku sjóverjuna. Manningin harmast um at noyðast at broyta siðvenjuna, ið ikki minst manningin gongur høgt uppí. Tí verður arbeitt við at finna ein annan dag, har verjuskipið kann leggja at havnini á Tvøroyri. So skjótt vit vita nærri, so verður kunnað um tað. Tað vil siga, EINGIN tunnusláttur á Hvidbjørnen, nú sunnudagin 15. februa

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

Gamla siðverjan við tunnusláttri umborð á donsku verjuskipunum á føstulávint, á Tvøroyri, livir í ”bedste velgående”. Hóast sera nógv og ,tíverri, vaksandi virksemi á hernaðarliga økinum, so hevur danska sjóverjan funnið tíð til at vitja Tvøroyri og enn einaferð geva børnunum í oynni eina stóra uppliving. Tiltøkini hava altíð verið sera væl vitjaði og alt hevur gingið upp á stás. Manningin gongur sera høgt upp í at børnini skulu hava ein góðan dag og stuttligt er at síggja, h

The Faroese Commercial Diving School has entered a new strategic partnership with Nordsjællands Brand- og Dykkerskole, following the signing of a formal cooperation agreement yesterday.The collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening and expanding access to modern, industry‑aligned commercial diving education in both the Faroe Islands and Denmark. According to the two institutions, the agreement will support joint professional development, coordinated teaching

After being out of operation for nearly 14 days, the lighthouses on Nólsoy are now lit again. The outage was caused by a fault in the power cable, which was recently installed from Eggjarklettur down to Borðan. Efforts to locate the fault were significantly hampered by adverse weather conditions in recent weeks. The issue has now been resolved, and the lighthouses are once again fully operational.   (Mynd 📸 Arkiv) Trýst á knøttin og melda teg til okkara tíðindabræv Kelda: S

Føroyingum dámar væl at tosa um veður og vind. Men vindur er meira enn eitt samrøðuevni fyri okkum í Tórshavnar havn. Tá ið skip og bátar leggja at í Havn ella Kollafirði, er tað av stórum týdningi, at vindmátingarnar eru eftirfarandi. Við at skipa samskiftið við eftirfarandi dátum og tølum økja vit um trygdina. Tórshavnar Havn fekk fyri kortum handað eina frágreiðing um vindmátingar fyri 2025. Vindmátistøðirnar hava verið í rakstri síðan 2009. Aftur í ár eru dáturnar eftirfa

Construction of the new dry dock in Skála is progressing according to plan, with recent work focused on establishing a temporary cofferdam to ensure that the project can continue in dry conditions. Articon is the constructor of the project. The cofferdam, built from sheet piles, has been filled with 20,000 tons of sand, delivered to the site by Sandship. This structure will keep seawater out of the construction zone, allowing crews to solidify the dock’s foundation and conti

Skagen Havn økti í 2025 sín marknaðarpart við tveimum prosentstigum. Hetta merkir, at heili 62 prosent av allari mongd av landaðum fiski í Danmark nú verður landað í Skagen . Eisini virðini av landingunum vuksu í 2025. (Mynd 📸 Arkiv mynd) “Vit fegnast um, at Skagen Havn aftur styrkir sína støðu sum størsta fiskihavnin í Danmark – hóast avbjóðingarnar í vinnuni við lækkandi landaðum mongdum sum heild. Vit hava jaligar vónir fyri framtíðini. Vit taka 2026 ímóti við at betra um

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

Shore power capacity at Vestara Bryggja is set to increase substantially, a development that will significantly reduce noise and emissions from ships while they are docked. Once the upgrade is completed, nearby residential areas around Vestara Vág will no longer be affected by ship engines running in port. The Faroese government has allocated DKK 2 million in funding to support shore power projects, inviting five ports to apply for the scheme. The Port of Tórshavn applied and