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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SVITZER HYMER is “Ship of the Year” 2023 in FAS
This marks the second consecutive year that Svitzer Hymer has won the award. In second place, we find SVITZER TYR, and in third place, M/V SJOBORG. This is the third consecutive year that Sjóborg has been in the top three. Each year, the FMA rewards a ship under the Faroese flag with the honor of…
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New FAS registration: Grettir Sterki
The tug boat Grettir Sterki has been registered in FAS. The tug which was built in the Netherlands in 1998 is of the type Damien 30-08. It is owned by the company Ice Tugs Føroyar and will be operating in Danish, Swedish and Norwegian waters.
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Renewal of bunker, Wreck Removal and CLC Certificates
t is time to renew bunker- CLC-, Wreck Removal- and Athens Certificates. The certificates can be issued by all flag states that have ratified these conventions. Please find links below for applications on the Danish Maritime Auhtority’s web site. Bunker Certificates All ships 1000 GT and above are obliged to have a Bunker Certificate, which confirms…
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