ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS
In the event of an accident or incident, the master or shipowner is required to notify the FMA without undue delay using these forms:
Notification of Accident at work concerning Seafarers and Fishers
Report sheet concerning accidents and incidents at sea
The Faroe Islands Maritime Authority (FMA) is responsible for investigating accidents and incidents involving injury to persons or damage to property at sea.
In cases of shipwreck and loss of life, the Danish Maritime Investigation Board takes conducts the investigation.
The purpose of an investigation is to establish the sequence of events and identify the factors that contributed to the accident or incident, with the aim of preventing similar occurrences and reducing the frequency of accidents and incidents.
The FMA has no authority regarding any criminal, civil liability, or insurance matters arising from an accident or incident.
The FMA treats all information related to accident and incident investigations as confidential during the investigation process.
Relevant documentation, such as photographs, data extracted from navigational equipment, written reports, and crew lists, must be attached to the completed report (link ablove) and submitted to fma@fma.fo.