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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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Two new FAS registrations

Two vessels have joined the FAS register this month: The chemical tanker OKTAN and the general Cargo vessel GLYVURSNES. Oktan will serve as a bunker vessel in Poland whereas Glyvursnes will carry cargo between the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Denmark. We welcome both vessels into FAS!       Oktan - ex Cosmo     …
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New FMA address and Headquarters

The Faroese Maritime Authority has moved into their new headquarters in Sandavágur,  Faroe Islands, where a brand-new office building has been constructed to accommodate current and future demands. The office opened for the first time at the new address on Monday, November 27th. Yesterday, a public reception was held. See pictures of the building and the…
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Vestland Explorer registered in FAS

The passenger vessel Vestland Explorer is now flying the Faroese flag. The ship was originally built as Buoy Handling Vessel and Seabed operation for the Danish Maritime Authority. In 2021, the vessel was converted into an Expedition vessel which operates in Norway including Svalbard and Greenland.  
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