Huge Drilling Rig Transport | Mega Transports | Free Documentary
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Published 2019-12-06
A brand-new drilling rig, worth 500 million dollar, has to go from South Korea to Europe. The problem: It is too gigantic for a heavy transport vessel. The solution: it’s being towed. By one single tug. It’s a true Mega Transport, halfway around the globe – all that in just 90 days.
The Mega Transport starts in Ulsan, South Korea. West Bollsta was built here for 6 years – and is now ready to get to its operation site. But how should this beast be delivered? It’s 123 meters long and 76 meters wide. Its maximum drilling depth: incredible 12 kilometers! Way to bulky to be transported in a common way. Surprisingly, a rather small kind of boat is best for the job: the ALP Striker – one of the strongest ocean tugs in the world.
The ALP Striker will pull the drilling rig across the oceans on arm-thick steel cables. They are so heavy that only the ship's own crane can move them. Connecting tug and rig alone takes a whole day.
Once the drilling rig is towed to the tug, they’re embarking on a journey never before seen: around the cape of good hope. Navigation, pirates, wind and waves – there are many unpredictable challenges along the way. Once they have managed them all, the destination is in sight: the Canary islands.
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"If anything should happen, just run away" . . . Best advice ever!
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Excellent documentary of something you don’t see often
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I grew up at the mouth of Rotterdam Harbor and am so proud to see this Dutch tug safely complete this tow. Respect to Captain Kees and his excellent crew!
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Might be easier on the Captain , if they didn't play scary music behind him. Ohh that was added later to scare Me?
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What a great experience to be on such a rig. I have worked for one of such a rig called Safe Bristolia in Singapore kepple shipyard during 2007, it was even bigger then this one in the vedio. But what is most striking is the massive ness of the structure. It's an unforgettable experience, and sobering memories. I was also blessed to work for another Russian oil rig in Singapore during 2003 to 2005 a complete refurbishment of the Marmanskaaya even Bigger then this one. It's always a joy and a challenge to work on a rig. Good luck guys.
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Finally a documentary in FULL HD!!! That in itself was a Mega Transport.
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Gotta respect Kees with all that pressure and responsibility. Nice work.
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ALP's crew are fun Filipinos, I can tell it by their karaoke past times. LoL
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Can we stop with the cliche 'running against the clock' nonsense in all these documentaries please? The content is interesting enough by itself without this manufactured drama.
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What a well presented documentary on a very difficult and exacting operation. Every moment was tension filled but the cool and highly professional approach made it look so routine. Hats off to the young skipper of the tug. We wish him and his crew safe towing always. And the crew of the giant rig, successful and rewarding drilling. Stay Safe.
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29:45 i like the drone landing spot with a marked D
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Its inspiring and very proud to see that many Filipinos are in this work. Very proud of being Filipino. Pilipinas Represent
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Good job ALP Striker.....cheers to the Capt. and all Filipino crew man stay safe always guys and God bless!
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am i the only one who thought that the drilling rigs didn't float? and were just like attached the the ocean floor?
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We salute Filipino crew for being a part of this company.
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CONGRATS, for the job well done! Ang galing, lots of Pinoy seafarers' hands... the Karaoke scene was a good stress reliever. 🎉 Cheers, mariners- mates.
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Just amazing. I was not even aware that such mega transports are even possible. Just mind blowing. I think it was very well presented too, great work.
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Goed werk Kees. Hollands Glorie!
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The Filipino Crews has done an excellent and very efficient job. Well done.
