Expedition cruise operator Adventure Canada made its first call to Vágur this summer, bringing visitors ashore to experience the town and its surroundings. The visit highlighted the wide range of activities involved in hosting cruise passengers, with local teams from the Port of Vágur and Vágur Municipality working together to ensure a successful arrival. Cruise Coordinator and Developer Edith Maria Samuelsen shared snapshots from the day, illustrating the diverse responsibil

Logos Hope er í løtuni á ferð kring Bretland og nærkast spakuliga Føroyum, har skipið skal vitja seinni í summar. Samstundis eru fleiri føroyingar partur av manningini umborð. Í løtuni liggur Logos Hope í Edinburgh, har nýtt manningarskifti júst hevur verið. Tann 13. juli mynstraðu Katrin og Jón Helmsdal umborð saman við børnunum Fríðriki, Inga og Oliviu. Familjan verður við skipinum fram til 6. august, tá tey fara í land í Aberdeen. Longu frammanundan eru fleiri føroyingar u

Leygardagin er serstaka summartiltakið hjá Runavíkar Kommunu, Laksatorgið, aftur á skrá. Stóra familjutiltakið verður nú leygardagin á Bakka á Glyvrum. Í ár eru tað 25 ár síðani fyrsta Laksatorg og hesi árini hevur tiltakið ment seg nógv, bæði í stødd, staðseting og innihaldi. Sum vant, so vera tað hópin av ókeypis upplivingum til bæði stór og smá. Stórt sølutorg, alskins matur, tónleikur og undirhald á sjógvi og landi, umframt at Bakkafrost hevur bæði opið hús og skip. Tað e

Í sambandi við ferð um Norðuratlantshav "Venturesail" er vakra seglskipið S/Y Blue Clipper á vitjan á Trongisvágsfirði um vikuskiftið. Blue Clipper er eitt trímastrað skonnart – ein sokallaður “gaff schooner” – bygt í Svøríki í 1991 av “FEAB Marstrandsverken”. Skipið er 44 metrar langt og 7,4 metrar breitt, hevur stálskrokk, stál yvirbygning og dekk úr teak. Blue Clipper hevur eina bruttotonsu upp á 197 GT og verður drivið av eini Cummins dieselmotor. Hægsta ferðin er 9,5 sjó

Global shipping is entering a period of unprecedented change. Rising geopolitical tensions, increasing security concerns, and the industry's ambitious decarbonization agenda are creating new challenges for shipowners and maritime operators around the world. For the Faroe Islands, a nation deeply dependent on international trade and maritime transport, these developments carry particular significance. These issues were at the center of discussions during the recent annual meet

Faroe Ship is taking an important step forward in strengthening the Faroe Islands' connection to European markets with the launch of a new weekly direct shipping service between the Faroe Islands and Rotterdam. Skogaoss. Credit: Faroe Ship Starting in August 2026, the vessel Skogafoss will operate an exclusive weekly route connecting the Faroe Islands directly with one of Europe's largest logistics hubs. The new service is designed to provide Faroese businesses with faster an

On a calm and quiet morning, the Port of Vágur presented an impressive and lively scene, with a growing number of vessels calling at the harbor. Two sailboats, two larger sailing ships, and a supply vessel were moored alongside, their masts rising high and creating a striking maritime backdrop across the port. The combination of traditional and modern vessels highlighted both the diversity and the increasing activity now taking place in Vágur. Photo: Port of Vágur Photo: Port

On Wednesday, June 17, Runavík welcomed the large and impressive cruise ship Rotterdam from Holland America Line, marking one of the most notable port calls of the season. At 300 meters in length, Rotterdam dominated the harbor skyline as it arrived at Port of Runavík. On board were 2,677 passengers along with a crew of 1,004, making it one of the largest vessels to visit the area this year. The ship is a sister vessel to Nieuw Statendam, which had called at Kongshavn in prev

Ein nýggj greining vísir, at bæði krydstogtgæster og manningarlimir í 2025 hava latið eftir seg eitt munandi fíggjarligt íkast í Aarhus og nærøkinum. Í alt brúktu tey meira enn 87 milliónir krónur upp á mat, keyp, upplivingar og útferðir. Sambært Ulrik Andersen, stjóra í Aarhus Havn, hevur hetta stóran týdning fyri býin: “ Ferðafólk á ferðamannaskipum eru við til at styrkja bæði handil, mentanarlív og tær nógv ymisku upplivingarnar, sum gera Aarhus og økið áhugavert. Eisini h

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

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

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

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

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

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