Bilbao-Knutsen Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The oil tanker 'STI Pimlico' has left its anchorage after a collision with the 'Bilbao Knutsen' during its entrance to the port of Huelva on April 30 at 4 a.m. The damaged tanker is now on route to LisNave shipyard in Setubal for essential repairs, with an expected arrival date of May 5. Meanwhile, the 'Bilbao Knutsen' remains anchored off Huelva, positioned at 37° 5.55' N and 006° 53.97' W as of May 5. The shipowners of 'Bilbao Knutsen' have yet to finalize the location for its repairs and are in discussions with nearby shipyards for solutions.

In the early hours of April 30, 2021, a maritime incident unfolded near Huelva when the tanker 'Sti Pimlico', en route from Mohammedia, collided with the 'Bilbao Knudsen', which had recently departed Huelva heading towards the Gulf of Cadiz. The incident occurred within the port's anchorage area at approximately 4:30 a.m. Both vessels sustained damage and subsequently anchored in proximity to the collision site for safety. The 'Sti Pimlico' reported significant damage to the starboard side of her forecastle, including a loss of parts from her starboard anchor's flukes and crown. The 'Bilbao Knudsen', an LNG tanker, also incurred structural dents on her port side, and deck railings were adversely affected. By 12:30 UTC on May 1, the situation remained unchanged, with both ships anchored in the following positions: the LNG tanker at coordinates 37° 5.49' N 006° 53.76' W, and the 'Sti Pimlico' at 37° 4.73' N 006° 54.03' W.