The final work on Samsølinjen’s new electric ferry, the TYRFING, is unfortunately being extended. The ferry arrived in Denmark following a tough journey home in very poor weather, which significantly delayed the vessel and put the schedule under pressure.

“We fought all the way home, and right now we are fighting at the shipyard with preparations that we knew would be necessary before we can put the ferry into service. We must now sadly realise that we won't make the deadline,” explains a disappointed CEO of Molslinjen, Kristian Durhuus.

Currently, the almost identical electric ferry, the NERTHUS, is sailing on the Samsø route, which at least provides reassurance for Christmas traffic on the Samsø line, which is therefore unaffected by the delay.

“We have a good solution on the Samsø line, and we have a good solution on the Als line, where the NERTHUS was originally supposed to take its turn—so we want the TYRFING to be completely finished before we put the ferry into service—and can deliver a proper product to the people of Samsø,” says Kristian Durhuus.

The plan is now for the TYRFING to be put into service on the Samsø line on 5 January 2026—and at the same time, the current Samsø ferry, the NERTHUS, will move to the Als line.

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