What Crew Members Say About Hilda-Knutsen

On October 8, 2015, an oil spill occurred during loading operations for the tanker 'Hilda Knutsen' at the OLS B buoy located in the Statoil Field of the North Sea. The incident took place between the Statfjord A and Statfjord B platforms, prompting an immediate halt to the loading process. As a precautionary measure, the oil supply to both the loading hose and the cargo loading system at Statfjord A was completely shut down, though production continued normally at the platform. Investigations revealed that the source of the leakage was a flange in the loading hose, with approximately 40 cubic meters of oil escaping into the environment. In response, Statoil deployed the anti-pollution vessel 'Stril Merkur' to manage the situation effectively. Additionally, the Norwegian Coastguard dispatched a surveillance aircraft to monitor the spill from above, while an anchor handling vessel equipped with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was also deployed to assess the situation. Authorities have been briefed on the incident, and officials reported that operations were under control. For further details and visuals of the situation, please refer to the following reports and images: 1. [Statoil News](http://www.statoil.com/no/NewsAndMedia/News/2015/Pages/08Oct_Statfjord_spill.aspx) 2. [Kystverket News](http://www.kystverket.no/Nyheter/2015/Oktober/Oljeutslipp-fra-Statfjord-feltet/) 3. [NRK Media](http://gfx.nrk.no/gZKWEERvfKZQPYzKb41L-AoqjskpeOf5GKOsomouZcTA)

A fresh charter has been successfully re-let to Statoil for a duration of one year, with an attractive rate of $10,500 per day. This agreement marks a significant development in the maritime sector, reinforcing Statoil's operational capabilities and showcasing the competitive nature of the chartering market.