An inspector from Lloyd’s Register, who has technical oversight on coastguard patrol ships, says that one of the main engines aboard the Icelandic Coastguard’s newest cruiser, Þór was broken when the ship was handed over last autumn.
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New Icelandic Coastguard ship having whole new engine fitted in Norway
Posted on 21 February 2012.
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New Icelandic Coastguard cruiser probably needs repairs in Norway
Posted on 03 February 2012.
Iceland’s brand new coastguard patrol ship, Þór – the biggest in the country and the service’s new flagship; has developed a persistent vibration in one of its engines and will likely need to go overseas for repair.
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Coast Guard acquires new airplane
Posted on 06 July 2009.
On Wednesday, 1 July, the Icelandic Coast Guard, or locally known as Landhelgisgæslan, celebrated their anniversary. At 1500 (3pm) local time, the newest addition to the coast guard fleet landed at Reykjavik city airport. The new airplane was ordered 2 years ago and was finally delivered on Wednesday. This plane is to replace operations of [...]
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Iceland to rent coastguard ship to Norway?
Posted on 30 March 2009.
Discussions are currently underway between the Icelandic Coastguard and its Norwegian counterpart over whether Iceland’s newest patrol ship will be hired out to Norway.
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Icelandic trawler checked in Norwegian waters
Posted on 21 January 2009.
The Norwegian coastguard ordered an Icelandic trawler to the Norwegian port of Hammerfest under suspicion of false data in the captain’s log, Nordlys reported. The ship was not allowed to leave the port again until a fine was paid.
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