Ferries Baldur and Herjólfur to jointly serve Westman Islands during repairs

Both the Baldur and Herjólfur ferries will now sail to and from Vestmannaeyjar, beginning Monday, June 8. This joint operation is a temporary measure implemented while repairs are carried out on one of Herjólfur's engines, which broke down in April. The repairs are expected to be completed around mid-June.

The decision to combine services aims to ensure continuous transportation to the Westman Islands, a crucial link for the local community. The Icelandic government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, announced these changes during a public meeting held in Vestmannaeyjar.

During this period, the ferry Særún will be responsible for sailings to Flateyjar on Breiðafjörður. This ensures that the community there also maintains its essential transport services while Baldur is assisting with the Vestmannaeyjar route.

Difficult weather conditions and unfavorable seas have frequently disrupted Herjólfur's sailing schedule. The ferry's operational capacity is significantly reduced when running on a single engine, making it unable to sail to Landeyjahöfn if wave heights exceed 2 meters or wind speeds surpass 12 m/s, conditions not uncommon for this time of year.