The Faroe Islands have dropped one place on the latest Paris MoU White List — from 29th position in 2023 to 30th in 2024. The White List includes 40 flag States and serves as an important indicator of flag quality in relation to port State control performance. A flag State’s position on the White List…
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Thor Frigg registeret in FAS
Thor Frigg, an offshore supply vessel owned by Thor in Hósvík, has now been registered in the Faroe Islands International Ship Register. This is the third vessel from Thor to be registered in FAS this year. The others are Thor Magni and Thor Modi. Later in August, Thor Freyja will also be registered in FAS. The…
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Two new FAS registrations
TIDAN is a brand-new cargo ship owned by the Swedish shipping company Erik Thun. The vessel was built in 2025 at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands. Tidan runs on a hybrid propulsion system, using both battery power and traditional fuel. THOR MODI is an offshore supply vessel owned by Faroese shipping company Thor,…
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The Hong Kong Convention Enters into Force on 26 June
Faroese Ships in International Trade Will Be Affected by New IMO Convention. The Hong Kong Convention, adopted by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in 2009, aims to ensure that ship recycling is carried out in an environmentally sound and responsible manner. This means reducing pollution, improving working conditions, and safeguarding the rights of workers at…
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