What Crew Members Say About Feliks

On June 4, 2018, at 4:15 AM, the tanker Prime Express encountered a significant fuel pump malfunction while navigating en route from Huelva to Amsterdam. This incident occurred approximately 40 nautical miles south of the picturesque Isles of Scilly, precisely at coordinates 49° 18.79' N, 005° 51.63' W. At the time of the breakdown, the vessel was transporting 1,157.9 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and an additional 254 tonnes of bunker fuel. The Prime Express drifted at a slow speed of 1.1 knots while repairs were undertaken and successfully completed by 5:08 AM. Following the repair, the vessel was able to continue its journey, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) in Amsterdam set for June 5. This incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance checks to ensure vessels operate safely and efficiently in busy maritime routes.