Dajin has completed the maiden voyage of its first 40,000 DWT deck carrier, KING ONE, marking a notable step in offshore wind logistics.
The vessel arrived at Steel River Quay in Tees Port after sailing nearly 12,000 nautical miles from Penglai Port in China.
On board were eight XXL monopiles, each measuring 10 metres in diameter and weighing more than 1,200 tonnes. The cargo is destined for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, a project expected to rank among the largest globally once operational.
For project logistics professionals, the shipment highlights the growing scale of offshore components. Moving cargo of this size is less like standard shipping and more like orchestrating a floating construction site.
KING ONE was designed and built entirely in-house, reflecting Dajin’s move into shipbuilding alongside its established manufacturing base. The vessel measures 240 metres in length, with a beam of 51 metres and a depth of 13 metres. Its deck space spans 12,000 square metres.
The design allows flexibility across multiple cargo types including monopiles, jackets, floating foundations, and large offshore modules. This versatility is increasingly critical as offshore wind projects demand integrated transport solutions rather than single asset shipments.
The successful voyage signals more than a single delivery. It underscores Dajin’s broader strategy to position itself as a provider of end-to-end offshore wind solutions.
The collaboration with Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 team reflects how project developers and logistics providers are aligning more closely. As cargo sizes increase and installation timelines tighten, such coordination becomes essential.
For the heavy lift sector, the question is no longer just how to move oversized cargo, but how to integrate vessel design, manufacturing, and transport into one continuous chain.
