November 1, 2018

VIA EDGAR

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549-6010

Re: Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness of Registration Statement on

Form F-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-227942)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, KNOT Offshore Partners LP hereby requests that the effective date of the above-captioned Registration Statement be accelerated so that it becomes effective at 4:30 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on November 5, 2018 or as soon thereafter as practicable. Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, please orally confirm that event with our counsel, Baker Botts L.L.P., by calling Catherine S. Gallagher at (202) 639-7725.

Very truly yours,
KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP
By:	/s/ John Costain
	John Costain
	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

cc: Catherine S. Gallagher, Baker Botts L.L.P.

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