VESSEL SALE AND RENAMING:
“FALKLAND” was renamed “SOLFJORD”, 30 June 2022, and her hometown was changed from Stavanger to Haugesund.
As “FALKLAND” – owned by Falkeid Shipping AS., Finnøy / Norway.
Now owned by Sama Shipping AS (Arriva Shipping AS), Ølen / Norway. (Since 06/2022)
In time of writing, moored in Kvinesdal , after arrival from Lillesand.
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“SOLFJORD” / Haugesund
TYPE: General cargo / Bulk / Self discharge
IMO NO: 8505953
2367 gt / 1365 nt / 3643 mdwt
Delivered from H. Sürken Schiffswerft, Papenburg / Germany (Yard no 341), in March 1986.
Name history:
- “VISURGIS” from delivery in 1986 until 1995
- “DURNSTEIN” from 1995 until 2007
- “FALKLAND” from 2007 until 06/2022
- “SOLFJORD” from 06/2022 –
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ARCHIVE PHOTOS:
“FALKLAND” / reg. Stavanger, arriving Mekjarvik, 10 April 2021.
Vessel arrived from Ålvik and sailed for Skien. (2x pics)
and:
“FALKLAND” / reg. Stavanger, passing Mekjarvik, 19 September 2021, on her way from Skien to Finnøy and Sauda. (1x pic)
@ photos – www.maritime-pics.com
