“SEA PILOT” seen departing Bru / Stavanger, 24 June 2022, after some years in lay-up, and under tow by the Danish tug “HUNTER” (IMO: 9468372) with destination Esbjerg DK.
I assume her next stop will be the ship breaking company Smedegaarden AS., Esbjerg for dismantling and recycling.
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“SEA PILOT” / Not registered (Ex: Sortland / Norway reg.)
TYPE: AH-Tug/Standby/Supply
IMO NO: 7404229
1171 gt / 352 nt / 745 mdwt
Delivered from Nieuwe Noord Schw, Groningen / Netherlands (Yard no 386), in 1976.
Name history:
- “SIDDIS PILOT” from delivery in 1976 until 2006
- “SEA PILOT” from 2006 –
According to Equasis, she was transferred from Norwegian to Cabo Verde flag during 2018 – Unknown owners.
@ pictures – www.maritime-pics.com
Link to article published 21 April 2022, with more pics taken 6 April 2022: