Overview
- Dajin Heavy Industry and Haventus have signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding to study using Ardersier Port for storage, marshalling, assembly and transport of offshore wind foundations and components.
- The MoU covers support for both fixed‑bottom and floating wind projects and is exploratory rather than a formal commitment or a government approval.
- Haventus describes Ardersier as having extensive quayside land, deep‑water access and a high‑voltage power connection that could accommodate large‑scale fabrication and assembly operations.
- Dajin has supplied foundations to European projects including Hornsea 3, Moray West and Inch Cape and has recently added two King‑class heavy transport vessels to expand its logistics capability.
- Any move toward on‑site manufacturing would face political and regulatory scrutiny because the UK previously rejected a separate Chinese turbine factory proposal for Ardersier on suitability and national security grounds, and future development could affect local jobs and regional supply chains.