Fred. Olsen & Co with origins *back to 1848*
Fred. Olsen & Co has for decades been entrusted with the management of what today is Bonheur ASA, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. In addition, Fred. Olsen & Co. provides av variety of professional consultancy services within administration-, finance-, legal-, IT-, property management and HR to predominantly subsidiaries of Bonheur operating within the various business segments in which Bonheur is invested but also other Fred. Olsen-related companies.
List to certain Fred. Olsen-related companies
With a legacy of over 175 years in wind energy, floating structures, and various marine operations, Fred. Olsen-related companies are engaged in a diverse range of business sectors all committed to innovation and operational excellence.
Meet some of the Fred. Olsen-related companies
Fred. Olsen-related companies
People in our workforce
Years of heritage
Bonheur ASA
Building on 175 years of experience comprising i.a. construction, ownership and operation of different floating structures together with ancillary marine services and even other activities and operations. Bonheur is today invested in a diversified portfolio of business segments through operating subsidiaries dedicated to innovation and excellence in operation. Bonheur has focused its energy-related investments on renewable energy and has developed a strong eco-system of renewable energy related companies.
Fred. Olsen Renewables
Fred. Olsen Renewables
Fred. Olsen Renewables is a leading developer, owner and operator in renewable energy with history back to the mid-1990s.
Based on a solid position in the UK and Scandinavia the company is now expanding to new countries and technologies.
Fred. Olsen Renewables has an extensive pipeline of projects in onshore wind and have several prospects within both wind and solar energy.
Fred. Olsen Seawind
Fred. Olsen Seawind is an established, dedicated offshore wind developer. The company builds on generally Fred. Olsen-related companies' long experience within renewable energy and particularly on Fred. Olsen Renewables’ 25 years of wind development. Successfully secured licenses in the Irish Sea through a joint venture, and is preparing bids for licenses in Norway and globally.
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier was established in 2008 to meet the increasing demand for offshore wind turbine installation vessels. The Company focuses on providing clients with efficient and cost-effective transport, installation and service solutions. The fleet consists of three self-elevating self-propelled jack-up installation vessels.
Fred. Olsen Ocean
Fred. Olsen Ocean Ltd. was established in 1993 and is the parent company of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Global Wind Service and holds a 50% ownership in United Wind Logistics. The company’s main interests relate to a variety of ownership, operations, services and products within both on- and offshore wind, and also comprise technical marine services.
Global Wind Service
Global Wind Service is one of the largest companies in Europe offering full scope project solutions for onshore and offshore installation and servicing of wind turbines around the world. The company operates in more than 40 countries served by 1,700 employees via 13 business units across Europe, Asia, Oceania and North America.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Based in Ipswich, Suffolk Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ operate three ships; Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral. Providing guests with memorable holidays that range from mini-breaks, to Norwegian Fjord adventures and World Cruises that circumnavigate the globe. The Fred. Olsen ships are known as the friendliest fleet afloat.
Fred. Olsen Travel
Established in 1949 in order to assist Norwegian sailors with tickets around the world. Today offers a wide range of services including business travel, group travel, cruise holidays worldwide as well as tailored shore excursions for cruise lines calling in Norway.
Fred. Olsen 1848
Fred. Olsen 1848 is an innovation and technology company that focuses on development and commercialization of innovative technologies related to renewable energy.
Fred. Olsen Investments
Fred. Olsen Investments manages new investment opportunities for Bonheur ASA. Bonheur has a unique track record of transformation and venturing into a variety of new industries.
Hvitsten AS
Hvitsten is an alternative investment fund management company licensed by the Norwegian FSA which provides portfolio asset management services, currently towards Wind Fund 1 AS which is a fully subscribed EUR 480 million fund for onshore wind equity financing, and may assist in the development of further diversified financing opportunities for the Bonheur group of companies.
Other companies
NHST Holding
NHST Holding consist of two business areas. DN Media Group aims to be the largest and best provider of business news in Norway, and a world leader in the three segments shipping, seafood and energy. NHST Marketing Technology offers Software-as-a-Service products for PR and media monitoring.
AutoSock
AutoSock is the owner and distributor of the market leading and highest certified textile tire traction device for vehicles - the AutoSock. These snow socks are available for cars, trucks and forklifts in more than 50 countries. AutoSock is used for a variety of vehicles from firetrucks and ambulances to public transportation services and airport pushbacks.
