The shipping company Erik Thun AB has had a new cargo vessel built for its dry cargo fleet. KOLLAND was delivered to the company at the end of September and received the Faroese flag on its stern this week. The company now operates 16 dry cargo vessels and 21 tankers – 10 of which are…
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Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ballast Water Management
The Paris MoU has announced its next three-month Concentrated Inspection Campaign. Here is what masters and ship owners should note: Period: 1 September – 30 November 2025 Purpose: To verify that ships are in full compliance with the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM). Focus areas: Valid BWM certification Updated Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) Crew familiarisation and ability to implement…
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4th Thor vessel “Freyja” registered in FAS
Now Thor Freyja, operated by Thor in Hósvík, is also registered in the Faroese International Ship Register (FAS). This is the last of four vessels that P/F Thor has transferred from the Bahamas to FAS. The others were Thor Magni, Thor Frigg and Thor Modi. All the vessels were built in 2015 in Turkey and…
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Faroe Islands drop one place on the Paris MoU White List
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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