Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd has completed the maiden voyage of its deck carrier KING ONE, with the vessel arriving at Steel River Quay, Tees Port after sailing nearly 12,000 nautical miles from Penglai Port, China.
The voyage marked a new step in the company’s offshore wind logistics business. During the journey, KING ONE delivered eight XXL monopiles for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. Each monopile measured 10 m in diameter and weighed more than 1,200 tonnes.
Designed and built in-house, KING ONE measures 240 m in length, 51 m in breadth and 13 m in depth. The vessel has a deck area of 12,000 sq m. Its layout is suited to transporting offshore wind cargoes such as monopiles, jackets, floating foundations and large offshore engineering modules.
The maiden voyage also marked a notable development for Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd as it expands from manufacturing into shipbuilding and heavy marine transport. The delivery further supports the company’s broader offshore wind business and its push to provide integrated solutions across the sector.
