Faroese pelagic vessel gets factory deck refit
When Faroese pelagic vessel Norðborg was delivered by its Chilean builder, the technology on its pelagic processing deck was the most modern available. But sixteen years on it’s time for…
Faroe Islands dry dock to boost service capacity
Currently taking shape at Skála in the Faroe Islands, construction of the MEST Shipyard’s new dry dock at Skála is making strong progress and is on track to be taken…
Varðin newbuild heads to Skála for outfitting
One of the two new fishing vessels for Faroese company Varðin has been launched at the Stocznia Wisła shipyard in Gdansk this week, and is now on its way to…
Faroese yard set to expand with new dock
The MEST Shipyard in the Faroe Islands is set to expand its capacity to meet the requirements of the fleet it serves. ‘This is necessary as fishing vessels are getting…
MEST has refitted an PSV as a delousing vessel for salmon producer Bakkafrost. Image: MEST
MEST rebuilds salmon service vessels
The MEST Shipyard in Tórshavn has completed a major reconstructon of an aquaculture service vessel for Bakkafrost, and has won a contract for a major refit or another to operate…
Research vessel Jákup Sverri has been completed by MEST for the Faroe Marine Research Institute, Havstofan. Image: MEST
MEST delivers new Faroese research vessel
Built for the Faroe Marine Research Institute – Havstofan – new research vessel Jákup Sverri has a strong claim to be the quietest ship in the world. Jákup Sverri has…
