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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Svitzer Hymer Awarded “Ship of the Year 2023” Diploma
Today, the Faroese Maritime Authority had the distinguished honor of presenting the "Ship of the Year 2023" diploma to Svitzer Faroe Islands. The ceremony took place at the brand new FMA headquarters in Giljanes. Attending from the Svitzer Faroe Islands administration were Dánjal Olsen, Malan Johansen, and Gunnbjørn Joensen. Representing the winning ship, Svitzer Hymer,…
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