Read Authentic Ratings for the Giskoey

On the afternoon of February 27, 2020, at precisely 3:10 PM, the ferry 'Giskøy' experienced a technical issue that led to its withdrawal from the Sulesund-Hareid service. The problem arose when one of the ramps failed to open, forcing the vessel to turn back and passengers to reverse their vehicles in Sulesund. Fortunately, Fjord1 had a contingency plan in place and did not have to deploy the spare ferry stationed in Hjørungavåg, as the issue was resolved later that day. Meanwhile, the ferry operations continued smoothly with the assistance of the other ferries, 'Hadarøy' and 'Suløy,' ensuring that travelers were not left stranded.

On September 30, 2019, the 'Giskøy', a ferry operating on the Hareid-Sulesund route, collided with the ferry dock at Hareid shortly before 11:20 a.m. The vessel struck at a significant speed, resulting in damage to its bow ramp. Fortunately, all 36 passengers onboard and their vehicles were safely disembarked at a secondary dock, and no injuries were reported. Following the incident, services on this route were suspended until 4:00 p.m., allowing recovery and assessment of the situation. The Norwegian Maritime Directorate has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the allision. Subsequently, the damaged ferry was directed to Sulesund for necessary repairs at a local shipyard. For more details and images, you can refer to the Norwegian reports at Vikebladet and NRK.

In a significant advancement for sustainable maritime transport, Havyard has proudly handed over GISKØY to Fjord1, marking the third addition to a series of five state-of-the-art hybrid electric double-ender ferries. The hull of GISKØY was expertly crafted by Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. Alongside its December 2018 siblings, SULØY and HADARØY, this new ferry is set to enhance services on the popular Hareid to Sulesund route, promoting eco-friendly travel options in the region.