Two Irish pelagic vessels, Brendelen and Father McKee, are currently undergoing extensive maintenance and repair work at MEST Shipyard in the Faroe Islands. Both vessels are positioned on the slips, where they will remain for approximately five weeks as part of their scheduled refit programs. The projects involve comprehensive work aimed at ensuring the vessels return to peak operational condition ahead of the upcoming fishing activities. MEST Shipyard continues to serve as

(Photos: Pelagos) Pelagos in Fuglafjørður is enjoying a period of both high activity and favourable conditions, as vessels continue to deliver blue whiting to the factory under clear skies and calm seas. Earlier, Norðingur was alongside the factory, discharging blue whiting directly into production. With excellent weather and stable conditions, the day served as a clear reminder of how closely operations at sea and onshore are shaped by the elements. The momentum continued wi

Port of Vágur has today broken ground on the installation of a new 80‑tonne bollard, marking a further investment in the port’s infrastructure. The new bollard is designed to support the growing number of cruise ship calls and will enhance the port’s capacity to safely accommodate larger vessels in the years ahead. The project represents another small but significant step in the continued development of Port of Vágur as an attractive and capable cruise destination, strengthen

Á fyrsta aðalfundinum hjá cruisefelagsskapinum Cruise Faroe Islands varð nýggj nevnd vald. Á aðalfundinum greiddi formaðurin, Magni V. Mouritsen, frá virkseminum fyrsta árið, felagið hevur verið til. Formaðurin kom inn á arbeiðið at fáa felagsskapin íverksettan, fundir við viðkomandi áhugapartar, nýggar limir, luttøkur á ráðstevnum og tiltøkum og byrjunararbeiðið at fáa samskiftispartin í gongd. Nýggj heimasíða Á aðalfundinum varð nýggja heimasíðan hjá felagsskapinum almannak

Leygardagin skipaði Tórshavnar bátafelag fyri Mjáflaggahúning. Hetta er tíðin, tá nýggja siglingarárið byrjar, og tá bátafestivalar og bátahugni seta dám á vikuskiftini. Tiltakið byrjaði við, at bátarnir savnaðust við Molan, og síðani varð siglt inn í Vágsbotn, har skipað varð fyri lítlum hátíðarhaldi. Heðin Mortensen helt røðu vegna Tórshavnar býráð og segði millum annað, at “tað sosiala, sum fylgir við at hava bát og at vera saman í felag, skapar sín egna og serliga hugna.

Árligi vinnudagurin hjá Vágs Kommunu verður ónsdagin 13. mai. Vinnudagurin er ætlaður vinnurekandi í Vági og áhugaðum samstarvsfeløgum hjá fyritøkum í Vági og kommununi. Vinnudagurin verður hildin á Garðslon, har byrjað verður klokkan 12.00 við ábiti, og klokkan 13.00 bjóðar forkvinnan í Vinnu- og havnanevndini vælkomin. Aftaná verða tríggjar áhugaverdar og viðkomandi framløgur: Stjórarnir Jaspur og Reimund Langgaard frá Kodio greiða frá um strategiina hjá fyritøkuni at vaksa

A strong delegation from the Faroe Islands took part in Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, representing the destination at one of the world’s leading cruise industry events. The Faroese delegation consisted of three cruise ports, two cruise agents and one tour operator, who came together to promote what the Faroe Islands have to offer as a unique cruise destination. Throughout the event, the partners engaged with cruise lines and industry stakeholders to present shore experienc

After four and a half years in a key leadership role, the Deputy CEO and Head of Development at J&K Petersen, Anna Kalsø, has announced her departure from the company. Her tenure is described as highly rewarding, developmental, and at times demanding, as the organisation navigated both internal and external challenges. J&K Petersen — a company known for developing many of the Faroe Islands’ most important harbours, quays, and maritime infrastructure projects — has in recent

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