saddened to hear of the death of Johanna Hansen, founder member of the Faroe Shetland Association. Mrs. Hansen died in Faroe of an aneurysm on Sunday at the age of 66, and was laid to rest on Friday. She was [...] founded the Shetland Faroe Association in July 1992, four months after her friend Rena Bain formed the Shetland Faroe Association. Many strong and lasting friendships have been formed between members of the [...] the two groups. No challenge was ever too great for her and her hospitality was endless, as many Shetlanders who had the pleasure of experiencing dinner parties at her home will testify. She was at true

available work force on the Faroe Islands for the type of job you are applying for. If we do not receive an answere from you within 1 month from today, the Immigration will make a decision in the present case [...] stendur: "Please be informed that the Directorate of Immigration in Denmark requests for your comment on the information that the Faroe Home Rule declared that it cannot support the application as there is readily

vessel, which has not yet been named will join. The hull of the Thor Alpha was floated from the Skála shipyard dock on the 21 of July 2007 and is currently being completed. It should be ready to begin operations [...] mid-November, after it has been to the Danish town of Hirtshals to sandblasted and painted. The Thor Alpha is 55 metres long and will cost in the region of DKK 76 million. The sister vessel, which is expected [...] today counts 24 vessels, but the fairytale does not stop here, because in mid-November 2007, the new seismic supply vessel “Thor Alpha” is set to join the fleet and in the autumn of next year a sister vessel

Airport and the Port of Runavik. To many of the companies, Offshore Europe is among the most important events of the year, and a great opportunity for them to showcase their services. Many of them have [...] a lot of excitement in the air this autumn with the drilling of the William well in October and the third licensing round being prepared, and probably announced later this year. ”We hope that the increased [...] companies can become members. The purpose of the association is: “…to gather companies, that work within the oil-industry, to carry out matters of joint interest and to work for the members’ interest.” Faroese

oil terminal with all the equipment necessary; we can, sell the oil to them and take the proceeds home again. If it later on appears that, there is oil to the North and the West of the Faroes we have another [...] is convinced that the Oil Companies will find oil and gas on the Faroes CS. We are making preparations for the BP exploration “William” well later this year and the challenges ahead of us, says Eli. I would [...] a rig for repair in a short/long period of time. The Oil Companies want sheltered water, and there is no doubt that Skalafjord is best suited for this. Transport the oil to Shetland I am of the opinion

and delivered to Kashagan by the Caspian Sea. After the work on the barge became prolonged, they succeeded in completing the work on the 23rd of August and could return home for their summer holidays, but [...] Offshore has had many people employed in connection with the development of the Snøhvit-field – now only four remain. This project is almost com­pleted and the whole installa­tion has been delivered, and subsequently [...] Most skilled labourers work­ing for PAM Offshore, have been working in the Nor­wegian oil industry, and have recently returned home for their summer holidays. App. 40 men, mainly electricians and welders

turn his eyes towards the British mainland: -“This agreement opens up the option to send people to work in the UK also, and we are in the process of investigating the possibilities”, says Mr Mohr. He will [...] which is a daughter company of Tórshavnar Skipasmiðja, has for a few years had people working abroad in the oil industry. To date most of them have been working within the Norwegian oil industry, where [...] shortage of labourers in the Faroes, and therefore Mr Mohr says it is important that the door is also opened at the other end: -“We cannot barricade ourselves in our own little world”, he says. The Faroe

working Norway, the North Sea and internationally. The company has licences in the UK, Denmark and Faroes, a number of projects in progress globally, access to technology and the expertise of around 30 employees [...] Middle East and Latin America. The shareholders of the company will be part of the staff of Sagex Petroleum ASA, thus securing a highly incentivised organisation. Sagex AS is a leading Nor­wegian oil & gas [...] Oslo and Stavanger. The acquisition will be settled entirely in shares. The combined company will have a market capitalization of some NOK 700 mill, and will apply for listing on the new Oslo Axess before

The question is being asked 'why is Statoil remaining in the Faroes for hydrocarbon exploration after drilling two dry wells?' Statoil answers this on several fronts. First it is a 30% partner in the exciting [...] programme. As the latest press release indicates the field's third well (205/1-1) has just been tested and produced hydrocarbons at the rate of 6,000 barrels a day. In addition and importantly, the structure [...] improve the technology and drilling speeds required to drill a large thickness of basalt. This research program involved large pieces of Faroe lava being collected and delivered to the USA for drill testing

Must not be afraid On the other hand, Mr Rasmus­sen thinks that everything is entwined through the terms and conditions we impose upon the oil companies, and he is of the opinion that the Faroes must not [...] stringent demands regarding safety and the protection of the environment and they demand knowledge of Nordic languages. It is possible to have the suspicion that some of the demands imposed are there to protect [...] forth. Correct balance On the other hand Mr Rasmussen says we should be careful not to impose demands we cannot follow up on. One of the demands he has in mind is the demand of a Faroe quayside. He thinks