A new executive order on medical examinations and medical certificates for seafarers has been promulgated. The executive order entered into force 30 August 2024. This means that foreign Medical Certificates for seafarers are now approved for use on board Faroese ships. In the new executive order, foreign medical certificates for seafarers are accepted onboard Faroese…
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Fure Spear joins FAS
The oil and chemical tanker Fure Spear has been registered in FAS. The almost 12000 BT vessel was built in 2009 at Jiangnan Shipyard. Its sister vessel Fure Skagen was registered in FAS last year. We welcome Fure Skagen into the fleet! Faroese Maritime Authority, 8 Aug. 2024
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Major IMO Audit in the Faroe Islands
These days, the IMO – International Maritime Organization – is conducting a major audit in the Faroe Islands. This is the so-called IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME (IMSAS). The audit examines to what extent the Faroe Islands have implemented necessary regulations for ships and whether the Faroese authorities administer these regulations satisfactorily. Two representatives from…
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One place higher on the White List
The Faroe Islands move up one place on the White List and are now in 29th place on the list, which includes 42 flag states. The latest Flag State Performance List from Paris MoU has been announced, and the Faroe Islands maintain their representation on the White List and move up one place on the…
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