About us

Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) is the public transportation company of the Faroe Islands and operates under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

The purpose of SSL is to provide reliable transportation and connectivity across all islands through ferry and bus services for residents, visitors, and cargo.

SSL operates 31 routes, including 7 ferry routes and 24 bus routes. These services are delivered by a fleet of 8 ferries and appr. 40 buses.

The main office is located in Tvøroyri, where the director and the finance, operations, logistics, HR, and IT departments are based. SSL employs approximately 160 staff members across the Faroe Islands.

Farstøðin in Tórshavn serves as SSL’s central station and customer service hub.