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ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS
In the event of an accident or incident, the master or shipowner is required to notify the FMA without undue delay using these forms:
Notification of Accident at work concerning Seafarers and Fishers（https://fma.fo/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/301-01-1-frabodan-av-arbeidsohappum-hja-sjofolki.pdf）
Report sheet concerning accidents and incidents at sea（https://fma.fo/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/301-01-02-oydublad-fyri-vanlukkur-og-ohapp.pdf）
The Faroe Islands Maritime Authority (FMA) is responsible for investigating accidents and incidents involving injury to persons or damage to property at sea.
In cases of shipwreck and loss of life, the Danish Maritime Investigation Board takes conducts the investigation.