Fred. Olsen Windcarrier to Install Global Tech I Wind Turbines

German company Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH has awarded a contract to Fred. Olsen Windcarrier International Ltd. for the transport and installation work of Areva 5MW wind turbines and associated equipment at the Global Tech I wind farm.

The contract commences in December 2013 and is anticipated to take 110 days with options for extensions. The work will be performed using the installation vessel “Brave Tern”.

The contract includes the provision of installation technicians from Global Wind Service A/S (DK), a company indirectly owned 51% by Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA.

Global Tech I is located in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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Press release, December 20, 2013; Image: Lamprell