Two of Boskalis’ heavy transport vessels, the Black Marlin and Blue Marlin, have played a central role in advancing Taiwan’s offshore wind energy ambitions, transporting 66 suction bucket jackets to the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms.
Operating from Taichung Port to the Taiwan Strait, the vessels ran repeated trips over several months to deliver turbine foundations for Ørsted’s 920 MW offshore development. The Black Marlin carried up to three jacket foundations per voyage, while the larger Blue Marlin transported four at a time. Each journey marked a highly coordinated effort, with exacting timelines and precise offshore offloading operations.
But the effort didn’t stop with two ships. In total, Boskalis deployed six vessels for the project. Heavy transport vessels Mighty Servant 3 and Transshelf delivered additional components vital to the construction phase, while offshore construction support vessels BOKA Atlantic and BOKA Pride remain operational at the project site, assisting with subsea and installation support.
This scope of involvement underscores the logistical complexity behind offshore wind development. Each transport run required careful load-out planning, taking into account not just the massive dimensions of the suction bucket jackets but also sea conditions and port accessibility.
A spokesperson from Boskalis credited the crews for their commitment, stating, “We thank the vessel crews for their dedication during this transport project and the client for their trust.” That trust reflects a growing reliance on experienced maritime operators to keep pace with Asia’s expanding offshore wind sector.
The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 development is a key part of Taiwan’s energy transition strategy, and it’s clear that operations like this aren’t just about moving cargo—they’re about anchoring the future of regional renewable power.
