New limits on sulphur emissions announced for Faroese waters
The Faroe Islands’ Ministry of Health and The Interior in an executive order has tightened the maximum allowed content of sulphur in marine fuels. [Bui Tyril] […]
Faroe-Turkey Free Trade Agreement to Enter into Force on 1 October
A Free Trade Agreement between the Faroe Islands and Turkey will now be implemented, according to the Government of the Faroe Islands, following the ratification of the agreement by the parliaments of both countries. [Bui Tyril] […]
The Andrias Reinert Aids Aquaculture Industry in Fight Against Sea Lice
Marine field research including sampling work related to combating parasitic sea lice has received a boost at the Aquaculture Research Station of the Faroes after its research vessel was replaced. [Bui Tyril] Research vessel Andrias Reinert. […]
One-fifth to One-fourth of East Harbour Land Reclamation Completed
Rendition of the completed East Harbour compared with current form as of early 2017. Land reclamation work for the extension of Tórshavn’s East Harbour is expected to move ahead at pace within the next few days after one of contractor J&K Petersen’s bulk vessels suffered an engine failure about a week ago. [Bui [...]
Iceland’s Hoffell Fitted with Tornado Trawl Doors
The Icelandic trawler Hoffell SU80 has started using Tornado trawl doors produced by fishing gear manufacturer Vónin — and the feedback received from the trawler after having used the doors since July 2017 amounts to a resounding endorsement, according to Vónin. [Bui Tyril] Launching of Tornado pelagic trawl doors. Click on image to watch [...]
Tvøroyri hopes for quick recovery after fire at freezing plant
Workers loading frozen seafood unto a reefer vessel at the Port of Tvøroyri. The Port of Tvøroyri was dealt a blow with a large fire that saw the Varðin Pelagic freezing plant burn to the ground early this summer. [Bui Tyril] With 150 people temporarily out of work and ship traffic dramatically reduced, [...]
A Maritime School ‘Second to None’ in the Region
In the wake of the successful overhaul of its skipper training program, the VH maritime school rolls out the next phase in the internationalization of its main programs — integrating relevant seafaring experience with marine engineering. [Bui Tyril] […]
Tvøroyri: Investing in Fish Industry and Beyond
Home to a thriving pelagic and whitefish industry, the Port of Tvøroyri continues to develop additional services to secure its place as a seafood processing hub — meanwhile with incoming tourism seen to offer future potential. [Edmund Jacobsen & Bui Tyril] […]
Repair Yard Ready to Roll: New Slipway for KSS
With slipway capacity doubled to 1500 tonnes, Klaksvík shipyard KSS can now haul up larger vessels than before — and, with further expansion plans in the works, is looking to attract more domestic and international clients. [Edmund Jacobsen & Bui Tyril] […]
Fuglafjørður Remains Top Pelagic Port
With infrastructure development aimed at establishing regular container services in the Port of Fuglafjørður, a long-time Northeast Atlantic hub for the pelagic fishing fleets continues its commitment to the industry. [Edmund Jacobsen & Bui Tyril] […]