Information from the FMA regarding manning in respect of the COVID-19 outbreak The Faroese Maritime Authority hereby informs seafarers and other affected stakeholders about changes in relevant procedures regarding manning and the issuing of certificates. We monitor the situation closely and will update our procedures according to the recommendations of the authorities. Certificates of Competency…
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COVID-19 – Information from the FMA regarding surveys, audits, etc.
Information from the FMA regarding surveys, audits etc. The following information applies to the disruption caused to statutory surveys or audits as a result of COVID-19. This may be because an FMA or RO surveyor is unable to attend a vessel due to travel restrictions or issues with the availability of dry-dock facilities. Delay in…
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Limited opening hours the next two weeks
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak and recommendations from the authorities, The Faroese Maritime Authority will be limiting its opening hours from Monday 16 March to Friday 27 March or as long as the recommendation lasts. We request that customers only visit our premises in order to collect prepared certificates or to get discharge books.…
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Regulation for non-EU flagged vessels regarding ship recycling
Faroese flagged vessels above 500 GT must comply by year-end 2020. The European Union (EU) has issued Regulation No. 1257/2013 (EU SSR) on ship recycling, and it entered into force on 30 December 2013. It is an early implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships which…
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