At Windcat, we have been at the forefront of providing specialist crew transfer vessels to the offshore industry for over two decades. We offer a global reach with a local focus from our offices all over Europe. We work with our joint venture partners; FRS Windcat Germany & Poland and TSM Windcat France.
Our vessel design is a key factor in our success. We build efficient and tailor-made vessels to answer clients’ needs. Our teams of dedicated professionals operate and support these vessels. We maintain top-level standards, offering additional in-house training for our crew to ensure secure client transfers. Our onshore personnel and engineering teams provide exceptional service, supported by strategically located warehouses for uninterrupted vessel operations.
Windcat is a family that stands for pioneering experience, efficiency, trust and service, for a sustainable future. Ultimately, the way of working and the people at Windcat is what makes us stand out!
Windcat is a part of CMB.TECH, a diversified and future-proof maritime group. CMB.TECH builds, owns, operates and designs a future-proof fleet powered by hydrogen or ammonia. They control a fleet of over 150 ocean-going vessels in dry bulk, container shipping, chemical tankers, offshore wind and oil tankers.
Windcat integrates the inhouse hydrogen dual fuel technology on all newbuild vessels, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions.
Our fleet
We own and operate a growing fleet of over 55 offshore CTV’s. The vessel’s layout and propulsion are optimised to transfer personnel offshore in a safe and comfortable environment. As windfarms go further offshore, crews need a home away from home. Therefore we are adding a new vessel type to our fleet to offer safety and comfort for up to 120 people. We will deliver the first CSOV into operations in 2025.
Our fleet
We own and operate a growing fleet of over 55 offshore CTV’s. The vessel’s layout and propulsion are optimised to transfer personnel offshore in a safe and comfortable environment. As windfarms go further offshore, crews need a home away from home. Therefore we are adding a new vessel type to our fleet to offer safety and comfort for up to 120 people. We will deliver the first CSOV into operations in 2025.
Powered by hydrogen
We choose to integrate hydrogen into all our new vessels to reduce our clients’ CO2 emissions.
Along with CMB.TECH we have been developing hydrogen solutions and have elected to include Hydrogen into all our new build vessels to reduce our and intern our clients’ CO2 emissions.
Working at Windcat
A large team of people situated all over Europe operates and supports our vessels. We employ over 220 seafarers, all certified and trained to the highest level by our in-house training program. New recruits at all levels are given a comprehensive induction and coaching before being signed off as a competent member of the Windcat crew.
Working at Windcat
A large team of people situated all over Europe operates and supports our vessels. We employ over 220 seafarers, all certified and trained to the highest level by our in-house training program. New recruits at all levels are given a comprehensive induction and coaching before being signed off as a competent member of the Windcat crew.
Recent news
Windcat orders sixth CSOV in Elevation Series
Windcat has placed an order for another Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for offshore personnel transfer, thus completing the six-ship ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof CSOVs. This ‘Elevation Series’ will be deployed by Windcat to provide in-field technical and maintenance support to offshore wind farms for up to 30 days at a time.
Windcat delivers the first CTV in its new hydrogen-powered MK5 design
Windcat delivers the Windcat 57, the first CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) of its new MK5 vessel design. The vessel will go into operation from mid-June in Scotland. The new MK5 design answers to the changing needs of the offshore wind industry. These vessels have been designed to deliver a high-performance vessel and further improve crew comfort. Focusing on sustainability all newly built MK5 vessels have a dual fuel hydrogen engine on board as standard and are prepared for a quick retrofit of the hydrogen storage and fuel supply system.
Another successful crew safety day for Windcat
Under the bright sun, we organised another successful Crew Safety Day in Ramsgate, following the positive impact of our first event in Grimsby. This day was filled with teamwork, productive discussions, collaborative sessions, and valuable feedback from our dedicated crew. (more…)
