United Engineering KLTP Platforms
In 2022, Nickel Bros had the pleasure of working with United Engineering on the transportation of equipment for KLTP. The cargo consisted of a 210,000 lbs / 105 T platform and a 194,000 lbs / 97 T intake screen. Nickel Bros relocated this equipment from the United Engineering Shop near Pat Bay to a barge loading location. Our team loaded both pieces onto the barge (supplied by United Engineering) so it could sail off to new adventures!
Project Date: Q2, 2022
Industry: Mining
NB Scope: Nickel Bros (NB) provided engineering, equipment and workforce to transport one (1) Shiploader 95’x24’10”x16’@460,000lbs from point of origin at 4399-4341 Barge Terminal Rd, Campbell River, BC to destination site near St Vincent Bay near Saltery Bay, BC.
Project Specifics:
- NB mobilized to origin site, prepared custom transporter
- jack and slid the shiploader onto the transporter
- set up ramps for rolling onto barge
- lashed and secured cargo for marine transport
- towed barge to destination site
- set up ramps for rolling off barge
- positioned shiploader onto pad
Cargo Stats (LWH@Lbs):
- Shiploader 95’x24’10”x16’@460,000 lbs
Transport distance:
- 80 kms
Challenges:
- Limited drawings and data available
- Unit fastened/bolted to foundation
- Tide dependant loading and offload sites
Solutions:
- Nickel Bros ensured additional capacity within system to manage any weight increases
- Specialty cutting equipment and crews for separating structure from foundation
- Careful planning of tides and delivery timelines
- The bulkhead received improvements to ensure barge to land interface and smooth transition of offload
