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

In the coming year, Klaksvík Harbor will focus on major and exciting projects to increase activity and revenue, while also addressing smaller but essential improvements that enhance conditions and services for customers, says Sylvia Thomsen, Chair of the Harbor and Industry Committee. The 2026 budget includes significant industrial projects: shore power for the Kósakaj pier, a boat slip for the Borðoyarvík marina, upgraded electrical supply at the marina in Vág, and measures

Nordic Port Group (NPG) hevur nú almannakunngjørt Tvøroyri sum eina av sínum útvaldu destinatiónum, og er lýsingin nú sjónlig á heimasíðuni hjá felagnum. Hetta merkir, at Tvøroyri nú er fullur partur av norðurlendska netverkinum hjá NPG, sum fevnir um ferðamannahavnir og ferðamál í Svøríki, Íslandi og nú eisini Føroyum. Sí lýsingina hjá NPG her: https://www.nordicportgroup.com/our-destinations#tvoryri Sterk og jalig lýsing av Tvøroyri og Suðuroynni Í nýggju lýsingini verður T

Sjóvar Municipality has announced plans to further prioritize the Hulki industrial zone as part of its long-term development strategy. Funding has been allocated to connect existing quays, expand the industrial area, and pave Hulkavegur road. Municipal leaders emphasize that these improvements are crucial for the community’s growth. The upgrades will enable the port to accommodate more vessels while creating additional land-based industrial space. This, in turn, strengthens l

Work on the new harbor facilities in Søldarfjørður has progressed to the point where representatives from EFFO and Runavík Municipality last week signed a lease agreement for the area where the energy company will build a new energy hub. The story of energy in Søldarfjørður is unique, shaped by decades of activity around the old oil tanks since World War II. When the war broke out, the British Royal Navy chose Skálafjørður as its main base in the Faroe Islands, and Søldarfjør

Tvøroyrar kommuna vil hervið ynskja Páll Eli Joensen  hjartaliga til lukku við keypinum av fyrrverandi bjargingarbátinum Arun frá Norðoya Bjargingarfelagi. Báturin  er upprunaliga ein Arun-SAR frá bretska bjargingarfelagnum RNLI, sum kom til Føroya í 2005 og hevur tænt sum bjargingarbátur í Norðoyggjum í yvir 20 ár. Nú fær hesin røkti bjargingarbátur nýtt og týdningarmikið lív sum loðsbátur hjá Tvøroyrar havn . Hesin „nýggi“ báturin gevur okkum betri og tryggari møguleikar at

The 2025 cruise season has officially concluded. This year, 47 ships  visited Tórshavn, bringing 19,488 passengers  and 9,287 crew members . Despite nine weather-related cancellations, the season was considered highly successful. (Mynd 📸 TórshavnarHavn ) The largest vessel to call this year was Norwegian Star , arriving on September 9  with 2,198 guests  plus crew. The day was bustling with activity, benefiting local shops and cafés, even though the visit was slightly delaye

Tórshavnar havn hevur nú fingið eina føroyska heimasíðu, sum fer at lætta um hjá borgarum og vinnuni í Tórshavnar kommunu – og í Føroyum yvirhøvur . (Mynd 📸 TórshavnarHavn ) Tórshavnar havn hevur nú fingið eina føroyska heimasíðu, sum fer at lætta um hjá borgarum og vinnuni í Tórshavnar kommunu – og í Føroyum yvirhøvur. Á nýggju heimasíðuni fæst kunning um ymisku havnirnar og bátaplássini í kommununi umframt allar tænastur, ið har til hoyra. Higartil hevur heimasíðan bert ve

Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen  has revealed the design for Smyril Line’s  groundbreaking new headquarters and ferry terminal at the historic Eastern Harbour in Tórshavn. This landmark development is set to revive the public waterfront and celebrate the maritime heritage of the Faroe Islands. A Multi‑Functional Maritime Hub Spanning approximately 8,000 m² , the complex will integrate three key functions: A state-of-the-art ferry terminal , complete with passenger gan

A major step has been taken toward expanding the Port of Strendur, as Sjóvar Municipality has signed a formal agreement with Sp/f Rókin to construct a new pier at Hulki. At its most recent meeting, the municipal council approved the development of a 100-meter-long pier connecting the existing structures at Hulki. This expansion will increase the port area by approximately 2,500 square meters, significantly enhancing its capacity and operational potential. The agreement was of

Hesa vikuna skipaðu Visit Faroe Islands og NORA fyri altjóða ráðstevnuni "An Ocean of Opportunities". Millum høvuðsrøðarnar vóru Laura Storm, ið er serfrøðingur í at vegleiða og stuðla leiðarum og fyritøkum at leggja um til regenerativar mannagongdir, og Cillian Murphy, sum hevur staðið fyri ferðavinnumenningini á Loop Head hálvoynni í Írlandi, ið arbeiddi við at kjølfesta loysnirnar í lokalsamfelagnum. Elsa Berg, borgarstjóri í Tórshavnar kommunu, setti ráðstevnuna. Hon kom

Í gjár kom ferðamannaskipið Ambition, hjá enska reiðarínum Ambassador Cruise Line, inn á Runavíkar havn.   Aftur ein góður cruisedagur við fittum gestum, sum m.a. hugnaðu sær á vælkomutiltakinum við Løkin og í býnum, ið hevði gjørt nógv burturúr. Føroyska umboðsfelagið hjá skipinum er Tor Shipping, og MB Tours er túrsmiður. Hetta var seinasta ferðamannaskip í ár. (Mynd 📸 Runavíkar Havn)   Trýst á knøttin og melda teg til okkara tíðindabræv Kelda: Runavíkar Havn Fylg Faceboo

A Beautiful Visit to the Port of Vágur Yesterday, the classic wooden sailing vessel Tecla, captained by  Gijs sluik , arrived at the Port of Vágur with four crew members and twelve guests on board. During their stay, the group is discovering the natural beauty and local life in Vágur before setting course for Lerwick tomorrow. Built in 1915 in the Netherlands, the Tecla was originally a herring drifter sailing in the North Sea. More than a century later, this elegant two-mast

Vitjan av seglbátum er mest sum hæsa av fyri í ár. Í alt hava 59 seglbátar lagt leiðina framvið Vágs Havn í summar, við tilsamans umleið...

Í farnu viku hava umboð frá Eysturkommunu luttikið á cruise-ráðstevnuni Seatrade Europe í Hamborg. Astrid Johannessen, mentanar- og...