Reviews & Ratings for the Kang-Sheng-Kou

The MV Le Boréal has been successfully lifted aboard the Chinese dock vessel, Kang Sheng Kou, marking a significant step towards its upcoming repairs. This move sets the stage for the vessel to undergo necessary maintenance at a European shipyard. For a closer look at the loading process, click here: www.schiffsjournal.de/wp-content/uploads/Le-Bor%C3%A9al-auf-dem-Ladedeck-der-Kang-Sheng-Kou.jpeg.

On June 6, 2011, a surprising turn of events unfolded as the heavy-lift vessel 'Kang Sheng Kou' flooded its 44 ballast tanks to offload its cargo, the offshore drilling platform 'Spartan 151'. This significant operation occurred in Nanaimo harbor after the rig had been transported on the 'Kang Sheng Kou's' deck from the Gulf of Mexico, en route to Alaska's Cook Inlet. On June 1, the drilling platform made its way into the harbor, and shortly after, it was floated off the vessel with the assistance of tugboats to be towed to Duke Point. Here, it is set to undergo necessary repairs before continuing its journey to the Cook Inlet. In a strategic decision to circumvent penalties associated with the Jones Act—legislation that mandates that goods transported between U.S. ports be carried on U.S.-built and flagged vessels—Cosco and Spartan Drilling opted to offload in Nanaimo rather than re-enter U.S. waters. The Jones Act aims to bolster the U.S. maritime industry by ensuring that shipping is conducted by U.S. owned and crewed vessels.

On the evening of May 31, 2011, the vessel 'Kang Sheng Kou' made a significant entrance into the Port of Nanaimo, delivering a large offshore drilling platform. Following a lengthy and winding journey from Texas, this heavy cargo may remain in the harbor for several weeks while the owners consider hiring local contractors for essential repairs. Prior to its journey to Alaska, the rig's owner is keen on conducting maintenance and inspection work to ensure the platform's readiness for future operations.