The Faroe Islands have dropped seven places on the Paris MoU White List and are now ranked 37th out of 40 countries. The list is published annually, and in the previous ranking the Faroe Islands were placed 30th. The ranking is based on the number of detentions during port State control inspections over the past…
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Listervik is Ship of the Year 2025
The Faroese Maritime Authority has selected the Ship of the Year in the Faroese International Ship Register (FAS) for 2025, and the winner is LISTERVIK, owned by the Swedish shipping company Rederi AB Uman. Second and third place went to SVITZER HYMER and SJÓBORG, respectively. Results: Listervik Svitzer Hymer Sjóborg Listervik is the vessel in FAS that has achieved…
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Faroe Islands among the top-performing flag States in new international assessment
The Faroe Islands rank among the very top in the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)’ latest Flag State Performance Table 2025/2026, which evaluates the performance of flag States across a range of international maritime conventions and control regimes. Based on data from recognised international organisations such as the IMO, Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU, the…
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Remember to Renew CLC, Bunkers, Wreck and Athens Certificates
Applications for certificates for Faroese vessels must be submitted to the Faroese Maritime Authority. Following the transfer of responsibility for maritime law as a Faroese special competence on 29 July this year, the Faroese Maritime Authority is now the issuing authority for CLC, Bunkers, Wreck and Athens certificates. It is recommended to apply well in…
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