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sailings cancelled due to technical problems
The 'Vollsøy' serving on the route Mekjarvik-Kvitsøy, suffered technical problems on March 23, 2026. As a consequence, the scheduled departures at 11.03 a.m. and 11.45 a.m. from Mekjarvik and the return sailings from Kvitsøy had to be cancelled. A fast boat was put in with the first departure from Mekjarvik at 1.00 p.m.
Ferry suffered bow thruster issue
On Dec 10, 2025, the 'Vollsøy' had to be sidelined at the quay in Mekjarvik due to technical problems with the bow thruster. The route Mekjarvik–Kvitsøy had to be completely shut down until further notice by the operator Boreal. Passengers were therefore expecting delays and alternative travel plans. A fast boat was to be added to the connection with the first departure from Mekjarvik at 2:20 tp.m. A subcontractor was called in to carry out repairs aboard the 'Vollsøy'.
Ferry had to be taken out of service due to engine trouble
The 'Vollsøy ', serving on the route Mekjarvik–Kvitsøy, had to cancel sailings on the morning of OCt 26, due to technical trouble. Affected were the departure at 10:10 a.m.from Mekjarvik and at 10:50 a.m.from Kvitsøy. The ferry was ready for departure again with the sailing from Mekjarvik at 11:40 a.m. At 12:35 p.m., the operator Boreal reported that the ferry was in operation, but that there could also be cancellations later. In fact the 'Peter Dass' was inserted on the Mekjarvik-Kvitsøy connection on Oct 28, starting at 11:40 fa.m. rom Mekjarvik. According to Boreal, the 'Vollsøy' had be taken out of service due to the technical problems for throrough investigations- The 'Vollsøy' had just returned to service after a fire in the engine room after repairs, which had lasted five month. It was not yet known how long the 'Vollsøy' will be sidelined.
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