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Vessel

BARDI

IMO 9622966
FishingBuilt 2012Active
3,588
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
2,700
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2012
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9622966
MMSI
251072000
Call sign
TFEN
Flag
IS
Type
Fishing Vessel
Length (LOA)
80.3 m
Beam
17 m
Home port
NESKAUPSTADUR

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Sildarvinnslan H/F· Iceland
Operator
Sildarvinnslan H/F· Iceland
Technical manager
Maritime Management AS
Commercial manager
Sildarvinnslan H/F
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
2,700 t
Flag
Iceland
Built
2012

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Casualty · Fire
    On June 12, 2026, the Icelandic fishing vessel Barði NK suffered a serious engin
  2. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Caterpillar
Designer
Caterpillar
Designation
9M32C
Power (MCO)
4,500 kW
RPM
600
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
12 Jun 2026FireOn June 12, 2026, the Icelandic fishing vessel Barði NK suffered a serious engine room fire and explosion while transiting north of the Faroe Islands. The vessel, which had just departed Tórshavn following a thorough engine overhaul and successful sea trials, was being sailed back to Iceland by a delivery crew of five. Incident Details: Investigators and the ship's skipper, Theodór Elvar Haraldsson, identified the cause as a ruptured high-pressure oil hose. The escaping oil struck a hot surface, immediately triggering a fireball and explosion in the engine room. Emergency Response: The crew's rapid response, credited to recent and rigorous emergency training under the "Alda" safety system, allowed them to smother the fire quickly and prevent a total loss of the vessel. Despite their efforts, the vessel lost all propulsion and drifted for over three hours before the Faroese patrol vessel Brimil arrived to establish a tow. Outcome: The Barði NK was towed back to Tórshavn on June 13, 2026. While there were no injuries, the engine room sustained extensive damage. Representatives from the owner (Síldarvinnslan hf), insurers, and the Icelandic marine accident investigation board have since conducted assessments on board. Repairs were initially estimated to take up to four weeks.