Faeroy Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On May 1, 2019, the ferry 'Færøy', which operates on the Halhjem-Sandvikvåg route, encountered significant issues when attempting to raise its ramp. The technical difficulties were eventually addressed later in the evening, allowing the vessel to get back on track by 8:10 p.m. However, the following day brought more challenges as Torghatten Nord announced yet another round of technical failures affecting the 'Færøy'. At 7:15 a.m., just eight minutes prior to the scheduled departure, the company issued a cancellation for the Halhjem-Sandvikvåg route. This late announcement left many commuters in distress, especially those heading to work, prompting passengers to voice their frustrations regarding the lack of timely communication from the ferry operator.

On April 13, 2019, the newly commissioned ferry 'Færøy' experienced a significant incident involving water ingress into its engine room due to a burst pipe while docked at Halhjem in Os. Emergency services and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) were alerted swiftly. Responding promptly, the Os fire and rescue team was deployed to assist in managing the situation, utilizing pumps to mitigate the flooding. The diligent crew of the 'Færøy' successfully activated the onboard pumps and initiated the draining of the water. By 7 a.m., the captain reported that they had the situation under control, attributing the leak to a poorly attached plug. The 'Færøy' operates the ferry route between Halhjem in Os and Sandvikvåg on Stord and had only been in service since its commissioning in March. This innovative hybrid vessel runs on a blend of gas and battery-powered electricity, offering eco-friendly transport options. Following a thorough inspection of the ferry, which showed no further issues, the 'Færøy' resumed its scheduled route later that day. After experiencing delays, it departed Sandvikvåg at 11:40 a.m. and Halhjem at 12:30 p.m. A report highlighting this incident along with a photo can be found at Norwegian news outlet OS og Fusa.