Ferry restrictions eased

On 18 March, Transport authority Strandferðslan introduced limits on passenger numbers on the country’s ferries to stem the spread of COVID-19.

These restrictions will be eased tomorrow, with increased passenger numbers as well as lounges and decks reopening on all ferries.

 >> SEE ALSO Ferry transport limitations introduced

Tórshavn-Suðuroy ferry Smyril can now take 500 passengers. 

Gamlarætt-Sandoy ferry Teistin takes 150 passengers.

Tórshavn-Nólsoy ferry Ternan takes 90 passengers.

Klaksvík-Kalsoy ferry Sam takes 60 passengers.

Hvannasund-Svínoy/Fugloy ferry Ritan takes 70 passengers.

Sandur-Skúvoy ferry Sildberin takes 30 passengers.

All passengers are asked to respect the public health guidelines on social distancing and hygiene.

For more on public transport, visit the SSL website. 

Translated by prosa.fo