Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Rias-Baixas-Knutsen

In a dramatic rescue operation on the night of September 20, 2021, the LNG tanker 'Rias Baixas Knutsen', which was traveling from Ferrol to the Isle of Grain, responded to a distress call after discovering a capsized boat containing 27 migrants in the treacherous waters off the Pas-de-Calais. The French Coastguard, known as CROSS Griz-Nez, coordinated the response and dispatched the lifeboat 'Notre Dame de Risban' from the Calais SNSM station to provide vital assistance to the stranded individuals. Once safely brought to shore, the migrants were transferred to the port of Calais, while the tanker resumed its journey, with an expected arrival time of September 21.

In an exciting development for the maritime sector, Knutsen has officially named its latest LNG carrier, the 'Rias Baixas Knutsen', during a brief announcement via social media. This noteworthy event coincided with the delivery of its sister ship, the 'Adriano Knutsen', from Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea on the same day. The 'Rias Baixas Knutsen' is designed with cutting-edge GTT Mark III Flex technology, enabling it to transport an impressive 180,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This vessel is part of a trio of state-of-the-art ships that Knutsen has under construction at HHI, representing a significant upgrade to their fleet as they're set to become the largest carriers in the company’s history.