

Ein er tíðin at byggja – og ein er tíðin at taka niður
Soleiðis fer tíðin við øllum. Tað sum einaferð var nýtt, sterkt og lívsneyðugt, verður við árunum slitið av brimi, arbeiði og tíðargongd. Ella sagt við øðrum orðum: ein er tíðin at byggja upp – og ein er tíðin at leggja niður. Trolarin “Suðringur”, sum varð bygdur á skipasmiðjuni á Skála í 1977, hevur í mong ár verið ein týðandi partur av føroyska fiskivinnulívinum. Hann hevur tænt bæði suðringum og Føroyum væl og hevur ført ótaldar veiður til lands – ein vitnisburður um arbe
2 days ago1 min read


Cruise season begins in Port of Vágur with two maiden calls
Mynd: Port of Vágur The Port of Vágur has proudly marked the beginning of its 2026 cruise season with the arrival of two distinguished expedition vessels, each making their first-ever call to the picturesque Faroese port. The season commenced with the arrival of Greg Mortimer, which entered Vágur for the very first time, bringing with it both excitement and energy to the community. The vessel carried 73 guests and 90 crew members, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the town thr
6 days ago2 min read


Effo to build the Faroe Islands’ largest energy storage facility
Mynd: Effo Effo has announced plans to construct the Faroe Islands’ largest energy storage facility in Søldarfjørður, marking a major investment in the country’s energy infrastructure. The project is expected to significantly increase storage capacity, strengthen Effo’s competitiveness, and improve the overall reliability of energy supply for the Faroese population. Earlier today, Effo signed agreements with local companies Articon and Mest to carry out the construction. The
Jun 42 min read


Føroyar væl umboðaðar á Cruise Europe ráðstevnu
Føroyar vóru væl umboðaðar á árliga aðalfundinum og ráðstevnuni hjá Cruise Europe, sum í ár var hildin í Reykjavík í Íslandi. Cruise Europe savnar havnir og ferðavinnustøðir úr fleiri londum, og Føroyar eru ein virkin partur av samstarvinum. Á ráðstevnuni varð dentur lagdur á samstarv, burðardygd og framtíðar menning í cruise‑vinnuni. Millum luttakararnar var Annfinn Hjelm, sum legði fram arbeiðið við Environmental Port Index (EPI). Sambært honum er vaksandi áhugi í vinnuni f
Jun 11 min read


Packed audience for MEST presentation at Atlantic Fair
MEST attracted significant attention at the Atlantic Fair conference, where CEO Mouritz Mohr delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting the company’s latest projects and strategic developments. During the session, Mohr provided insights into several key initiatives, including the new dry dock in Skála, the construction of the freezing trawler Dunga Jákup, the development of a large catamaran workboat for MOWI, and the rebuild of the pelagic trawler Norðborg. The pres
May 211 min read


German naval ships make routine port call in Tórshavn
Three German naval vessels are currently visiting Tórshavn, where they are docked for a scheduled stopover. The ships—FGS Erfurt and FGS Braunschweig, both around 90 metres in length, and the larger FGS Brandenburg at approximately 139 metres—arrived between May 16 and May 18. During their stay, the ships are making use of standard harbour services, including bunkering and provisioning. The visit also allows crew members time ashore to rest. The two smaller vessels are schedu
May 181 min read


German submarine visits Oyrareingir
Last weekend, a German submarine paid a visit to Oyrareingir in the Faroe Islands. During the call, Tor Shipping acted as the local port agent, facilitating the vessel’s stay and coordinating the necessary operations. The visit was carried out in an orderly and well-coordinated manner. The call involved collaboration between several parties, highlighting the importance of effective planning and cooperation in maritime operations. Trýst á knøttin til høgru og melda teg til okk
May 121 min read


Fleiri ferðafólkaskip á vitjan í Vági í summar
Aftur í ár fær Vágur vitjan av fleiri ferðafólkaskipum, og í summar eru átta skip á skránni. Í samband við hvørja vitjan fer Vágs kommuna at senda út tíðindaskriv við nærri kunning um skipið, komu- og fráferðartíðir, væntaða talið av ferðafólkum, møguligar útferðir og annað viðkomandi. Endamálið við hesum tíðindaskrivum er at geva vinnulívinum og borgarum í Vági betri møguleika at fyrireika seg til vitjanirnar og fáa sum mest burturúr teimum. Fyrsta tíðindaskrivið er longu se
May 121 min read


First Cruise call of the season - in Funningur
Funningur warmly welcomed its first cruise visitors of the year yesterday, as the expedition vessel Ocean Explorer made its way to the village’s picturesque shores. Anchored in the tranquil fjord, the ship brought a total of 88 cruise guests along with a crew of 20. Visitors came ashore in Zodiac boats, creating an intimate and authentic arrival experience that set the tone for their time in this charming Faroese village. The majority of guests traveled from the United States
May 92 min read


Two Irish vessels undergoing refit at MEST Shipyard
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
Apr 301 min read


Busy and beautiful days at Pelagos in Fuglafjørður
(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
Apr 281 min read


Port of Vágur breaks ground on new 80‑tonne bollard
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
Apr 281 min read


Nýggj nevnd í Cruise Faroe Islands
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
Apr 241 min read


Siglingarárið sett í gongd
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.
Apr 212 min read


Vinnudagurin hjá Vágs Kommunu
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
Apr 212 min read
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