The Faroese longline fleet set a new revenue record in 2025, with landings worth DKK 602 million (about EUR 80.8 million), according to official figures. The value is almost double the level seen in 2021 and marks the segment’s strongest year on record.
Value jumps year on year
According to media outlet KvF, the latest landing data from the Faroese Fisheries Inspection show a sharp rise over recent years. In 2024, longliners landed fish worth DKK 433 million. The figure was DKK 404 million in 2023, DKK 456 million in 2022, and DKK 316 million in 2021. The trend points to steady growth, capped by a clear peak in 2025
Cod leads a strong catch
Longliners landed a total of 14,500 tonnes in 2025, up from 13,330 tonnes the year before. Cod made up nearly half of the volume at 6,855 tonnes. Haddock followed with about 2,600 tonnes. Ling accounted for just under 2,600 tonnes, while tusk reached around 1,500 tonnes.
Klakkur tops the fleet
Klakkur was the top-performing vessel of the year. It landed 1,918 tonnes with a landing value of DKK 82.4 million (around EUR 11.1 million). Jógvan I followed with 1,795 tonnes worth DKK 71.4 million (about EUR 9.6 million). Kambur landed slightly less by volume, at 1,752 tonnes, but achieved a higher value of DKK 71.9 million (around EUR 9.7 million)
Other vessels also posted solid results, underlining what authorities describe as a powerful year for the Faroese longline fleet.