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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Letter of Commendation for saving Faroese rowers
Earlier this year, the FMA nominated Capt. Sergey Vasiliev of the Nordic Quinngua for the 2023 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for saving the lives of two Faroese rowers whose boat capsized on their journey across the Atlantic. The two men were skilfully pulled from the sea during strong waves and difficult manoeuvring…
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New Updated Health Certificate
The Faroese Maritime Authority has amended the Medical Certificate for Seafarers and fishers form according to the STCW and MLC 2006 Conventions. The form may be completed electronically and is available on the FMA website. Please note, that a new column has been added for the master to verify the seafarer’s medical certificate if the…
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