Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS was established in the beginning of 2008 to meet the increasing demand for offshore wind turbine installation vessels and related marine service vessels. The company focuses on providing customers with efficient and cost effective installation solutions.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS is wholly owned by Fred. Olsen companies which carries on a tradition from 1848, when the Fred. Olsen family first entered the shipping business.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS’ management has broad experience from the offshore oil, gas, construction and shipping industries, enabling us to bring in new installation solutions to an industry characterized by its land based technology.

In February 2010 the company placed an order with the Lamprell shipyard for two self elevating installation vessels. 

In February 2010 Windcarrier Denmark put the service vessel Wind Crew 1 into operation.