Tor Shipping - Faroe Islands Shipping Services and Brokers

Tor Shipping, resident in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, operates domestically and internationally focusing on four inter-related areas: ship management, port agency, chartering and ship brokerage.

FAROE ISLANDS SHIP MANAGEMENT

Tor Shipping manages administrative details for owners of ships registered in the Faroese International Register of Shipping - FAS. Currently, Tor Shipping represents and manages tankers, dredgers and offshore vessels for ship owners that have taken advantage of the many benefits of FAS.

FAS has proven to be an excellent alternative to other ship registers in the region. It offers less bureaucracy, a simple registration process, and many favourable terms and conditions.

Tor Shipping offers full-scale or partial ship-management services, flexibly responding to the needs of our clients. There are no restrictions as to the type or function of vessels that we manage.

FAROE ISLANDS PORT AGENCY

Many Faroese commercial activities are highly dependent on shipping as a consequence of our geographical location and the importance of the fishing industry to the economy. Tor Shipping plays an active role in facilitating these commercial activities as a trustworthy and conscientious agent for all types of vessels calling at Faroese ports.

In recent decades, more and more cruise ships have arrived to explore the pristine waters of the Faroe Islands. In the relative small harbour of Tórshavn, the sight of a large cruise ship overlooking the old Viking thingstead can be quite astonishing.

Over the years, Tor Shipping has had the honour of welcoming and assisting many such ships with their visits to the Faroe Islands – playing a crucial behind-the-scenes role in helping to ensure that passengers have a pleasant and memorable visit.

Tor Shipping offers 24-hour port agency service to all types of vessels calling at Faroese ports.

FAROE ISLANDS SHIP CHARTERING

Chartering is another area of expertise where Tor Shipping can be a service to you. Our many years of experience enable us to respond to your needs within the short timeframes typical of the chartering business.

We look forward to meeting your chartering needs.

FAROE ISLANDS SHIP BROKERS

Tor Shipping offers ship broker services for the sale or purchase of all types of vessels on the international market. Our brokerage client list is varied and we have handled, for example, guard vessels, inspection vessels and ferries. However, as a natural consequence of operating in a society relying heavily on fisheries, we are predominantly involved in sale and purchase of fishing vessels.

Our varied selection of vessels for sale range from dredgers to passenger ships.

PORT OF TORSHAVN

Well protected not only by its natural setting, but also new breakwaters, Torshavn harbour is safe and easy to call - even in bad weather. The harbour is 8.8m deep and the tidal range is 0.5m. Vessels with depths exceeding 8.8m may anchor in the Torshavn roads.

Torshavn is a full-service port - ships, crews and all necessary services that might be required are available.

Tor Shipping's office is situated in the heart of Torshavn - a five-minute walk from the harbour.