Hendingar/Operations
Number
Date
Headline
Informer
2019-039
15.12.2019
Person rescued from Klakki
Police
Number
2019-039
Date
15.12.2019
Headline
Person rescued from Klakki
Start time
1500
Duration
1h
Informer
Police
Area
Klaksvík
Participants
Klaksvík Emergency Team, Atlantic Helicopters, National Hospital, MRCC Torshavn
Particulars
Medevac of person from vicinity of Klaksvik (Klakki) to National Hospital in Torshavn.
2019-038
13.12.2019
Boat taking on water
Police
Number
2019-038
Date
13.12.2019
Headline
Boat taking on water
Start time
2000
Duration
30min
Informer
Police
Area
Off Sandavág
Participants
Police, MRCC Tórshavn, rescue boat and rescue helo.
Particulars
A fishing boat with 2 POB reported a leak and that they were sinking. Then there was no connection with the boat. Another boat took off immediately to the supposed emergency position. A rescue helicopter was also made ready. But a little later the connection was re-established with the boat, which had now gained control of the leak and had set the course for the nearest port.
2019-037
05.12.2019
Flare observed between Stong and Eystnes
Police
Number
2019-037
Date
05.12.2019
Headline
Flare observed between Stong and Eystnes
Start time
1300
Duration
30min
Informer
Police
Area
Between Stong and Eystnes
Participants
Police, vessels in the area and MRCC Tórshavn.
Particulars
The flare which was observed was á mistake, it was a working light from a fishing vessel
2019-036
31.10.2019
VHF-DSC Distress received on Eiðiskollur
DSC
Number
2019-036
Date
31.10.2019
Headline
VHF-DSC Distress received on Eiðiskollur
Start time
0900
Duration
2h
Informer
DSC
Area
Eiðisflógvi
Participants
The transmitting vessel and MRCC Tórshavn.
Particulars
The Distress was caused by malfunction in the vessel's transmitter. Radio contact was established instantly between MRCC Torshavn and the vessel and the situation solved. Several other vessels also received the Distress and reported to MRCC Torshavn.
2019-035
08.09.2019
Boat taking on water
Police
Number
2019-035
Date
08.09.2019
Headline
Boat taking on water
Start time
1300
Duration
1h45min
Informer
Police
Area
West of Koltursund
Participants
Rescue Helo, Rescue Lív, Brimil, Christel, Speed-boat.
Particulars
Boat with one man onboard taking on water, needed immediate assistance. The man was abel to self to keep the boat afloat and proceed to closest harbour accompanied by the rescue boat Lív
2019-034
08.09.2019
Boat aground
Captain
Number
2019-034
Date
08.09.2019
Headline
Boat aground
Start time
0135
Duration
1h30min
Informer
Captain
Area
Outside Porkeri
Participants
MRCC and SSB
Particulars
Boat aground at Víkartangi outside Porkeri. 7 POB all able to rescue themselves. SSB assisted with boat, but were unable to tow the boat free of the ground.
2019-033
26.08.2019
Boat drifting w/o engine power
Captain
Number
2019-033
Date
26.08.2019
Headline
Boat drifting w/o engine power
Start time
1700
Duration
2h
Informer
Captain
Area
Kalsoyarfjørður
Participants
MRCC Tórshavn and ZISKA
Particulars
Boat drifting towards shore w/o engine power. Rescue Ziska dispatched and towed the vessel to port. Boat anchor holding before drifting ashore.
2019-032
12.08.2019
Medevac from Ormadalur
National Hospital
Number
2019-032
Date
12.08.2019
Headline
Medevac from Ormadalur
Start time
1600
Duration
1h
Informer
National Hospital
Area
Ormadalur in Viðoy - close to Enniberg
Participants
Local informer, Atalantic Helicopters, National Hospital and MRCC Torshavn
Particulars
Medevac of an injured person - broken leg - to the National Hospital
2019-031
09.08.2019
Medevac from Cruise Ship Boudicca
Captain
Number
2019-031
Date
09.08.2019
Headline
Medevac from Cruise Ship Boudicca
Start time
2045
Duration
2h
Informer
Captain
Area
60 NM SW of Faroes
Participants
Vessel's Captain, Atlantic Helicopters, National Hospital/Ambulance Service and MRCC Tórshavn
Particulars
Medevac of a sick passenger to the National Hospital.
2019-030
03.08.2019
Distress Rocket
Police
Number
2019-030
Date
03.08.2019
Headline
Distress Rocket
Start time
2300
Duration
1h
Informer
Police
Area
Æðuvík
Participants
Police, local informer, FV Oknin.
Particulars
An emergency rocket and a flare were observed from the village of Æðuvík. After the police arrived, it was confirmed by the locals that the emergency signals were fired from the village by foreign tourists in connection with a special event.
2019-029
23.07.2019
Small boat taking in water in Djúpini
Police
Number
2019-029
Date
23.07.2019
Headline
Small boat taking in water in Djúpini
Start time
1000
Duration
4h30min
Informer
Police
Area
Djúpini
Participants
Brimil, Fagranes, Police and MRCC Torshavn
Particulars
Boat with 7 persons onboard hit something in the water while they were sailing in Djúpini. The boat started to take in water. Brimil rescued 6 persons from the boat. 1 person stayed onboard together with crew from Brimil to stop the leak. The boat was towed by Brimil to Klaksvík.
2019-028
03.07.2019
Medevac from vesturi á Víkum
Inreach from International Emergency Response Coordination Centre
Number
2019-028
Date
03.07.2019
Headline
Medevac from vesturi á Víkum
Start time
1120
Duration
2h40min
Informer
Inreach from International Emergency Response Coordination Centre
Area
Vesturi á Víkum
Participants
Rescue Sverri, Silja Star, Ambulance Services and MRCC Torshavn
Particulars
Rescue Sverri transported one person to the ambulance services who took the person to the National Hospital. Rescue Sverri then transported the rest of the kayakers to the Port of Miðvagur
2019-027
03.07.2019
Small boat with engine trouble in Mykinesfjord.
M/B Skarvur
Number
2019-027
Date
03.07.2019
Headline
Small boat with engine trouble in Mykinesfjord.
Start time
1645
Duration
4h
Informer
M/B Skarvur
Area
Mykinesfjord
Participants
Rescue Sverri, Skarvur, Bóghvíti and MRCC Torshavn
Particulars
Rescue Sverri towed the Bóghvíti to port.
2019-026
03.07.2019
Capsized kayak near Enniberg
Kayak-team
Number
2019-026
Date
03.07.2019
Headline
Capsized kayak near Enniberg
Start time
1700
Duration
4h
Informer
Kayak-team
Area
Northern tip of Faroe Islands
Participants
MRCC Tórshavn, Local Rescue team, Police, Rescue Helo OY-HIL, Rescue Lív, Rescue Vón, Eina Mikkelsen, Búðardalur and Klaksvík Fire Brigade
Particulars
Searched for 9 capsized kayak in northen tip of Faroe Islands.
2019-025
26.06.2019
Small boat capsized near the pier at Tórshavn harbour
Police
Number
2019-025
Date
26.06.2019
Headline
Small boat capsized near the pier at Tórshavn harbour
Start time
2100
Duration
30min
Informer
Police
Area
Tórshavn harbour
Participants
MRCC Tórshavn, Rescue Lív and Police
Particulars
Small boat with 2 people onborard capsized in Tórshavn harbour.
2019-024
20.06.2019
Medevac of a person from Kallsoy
National Hospital
Number
2019-024
Date
20.06.2019
Headline
Medevac of a person from Kallsoy
Start time
1615
Duration
1h
Informer
National Hospital
Area
Troellanes
Participants
National Hospital, MRCC Tórshavn and Rescue Helo OY-HIL
Particulars
Injured person transported by HELO to the National Hospital
2019-023
15.06.2019
Medevac from Svínoy
National Hospital
Number
2019-023
Date
15.06.2019
Headline
Medevac from Svínoy
Start time
1645
Duration
1h
Informer
National Hospital
Area
Svínoy
Participants
Rescue HIL, National Hospital and MRCC Tórshavn
Particulars
Medevac of an injured person in Svínoy to the National Hospital
2019-022
15.06.2019
Search and Rescue of capsized/distressed kayakers near Sørvágur
Police
Number
2019-022
Date
15.06.2019
Headline
Search and Rescue of capsized/distressed kayakers near Sørvágur
Start time
1000
Duration
1h30min
Informer
Police
Area
Near Sørvágur on Vagoy
Participants
Rescue Sverri, M/B Jósup, Police, Mrcc Torshavn and Rescue Helo OY-HIL
Particulars
Helo Hoist of one capsized kayaker and boat rescue of two others, who were on landed on Tindhólmur.
2019-021
29.05.2019
Medevac Lerkur
Captain
Number
2019-021
Date
29.05.2019
Headline
Medevac Lerkur
Start time
1500
Duration
2h
Informer
Captain
Area
Faroe Island
Participants
AH, MRCC and Hospital
Particulars
Medivac
2019-20
20.05.2019
Search for missing/overdue person in Suðuroy
Police
Number
2019-20
Date
20.05.2019
Headline
Search for missing/overdue person in Suðuroy
Start time
2008
Duration
1h30m
Informer
Police
Area
Northern tip of Suðuroy
Participants
Local Rescue team, Police, Mrcc Torshavn and Rescue Helo OY-HIL
Particulars
Searched for overdue/missing tourist. Later found safe in Torshavn.