FOWIC upgrading crane on another jackup vessel

Jan. 4, 2022
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has ordered a new 1,600-metric ton crane from Huisman for the jackup installation vessel Brave Tern.

Offshore staff

OSLO, Norway Fred. Olsen Windcarrier (FOWIC) has ordered a new 1,600-metric ton crane from Huisman for the jackup installation vessel Brave Tern.

Installation is expected to be completed in 2024. Once upgraded, the Brave Tern is expected to be able to install foundations and all known next generation offshore wind turbines.

Also, ongoing installation and upgrade work on the jackup vessel Bold Tern at Keppel FELS in Singapore is progressing according to plan and budget, the company said. It is expected to be completed in early 2022.

Finally, FOWIC has executed three new contracts and reservation agreements with a combined revenue of up to EUR 80 million ($90 million).

The contracts will cover about 300 days in 2022 and 200 days in 2023, in both Europe and Asia/Pacific. Two contracts are linked to projects where the company is already involved.

01/04/2022