The semi-submersible heavy lift vessel XIANG YUNKOU, operated by COSCO SHIPPING, has departed from the Qinzhou yard of CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries (CWHI) carrying eight XXL monopiles bound for Scotland. The cargo is part of the ongoing delivery program supporting the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.
The XIANG YUNKOU sails under the Chinese flag and measures 216.7 m in length with a beam of 43 m. This shipment marks the third batch of monopiles fabricated by CWHI for the project. Together with two previous deliveries totaling 16 units, a total of 24 monopiles have now been dispatched. The first batch was received at Forth Ports Limited in Leith, with the second expected to arrive shortly.
CWHI is manufacturing a total of 32 XXL monopiles and 30 transition pieces for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, with the final batch currently in the last stage of production.
Dale Young, Chief Development Officer at CWHI, noted that the regular shipment schedule reflects the collaboration between CWHI and Inch Cape Offshore Limited in delivering offshore wind components on schedule.
