Boreal Heading to Europe for Repair on Heavy-Lift Vessel

January 17, 2016

Following her engine room fire, Ponant’s Le Boreal will be repaired in Europe and taken there via the Kang Sheng Kou, a specialized heavy-lift vessel.

The Kang Sheng Kou arrived in Punta Arenas on Jan. 9 and is expected to have the Boreal back in Europe by the end of the month.

A shipyard for repair has yet to be named.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the latest breaking cruise news. Sign up.

CRUISE SHIP ORDERBOOK

80 Ships | 227,504 Berths | $87 Billion | View

Drydock Report

Highlights:

Full Overview
Record Refit Year
26-27-28 Schedule
PDF Download
Order Today

2026 Executive Guide

Highlights:

All Brands
Decision Makers
Contact Info
Brand Background
Instant Download
Order Today

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.