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Tectrans with delivery to Jack up Vessel

Tectrans with delivery to Jack up Vessel

The first Flexbridge system is installed on Fred. Olsen Windcarrier's Jack-Up Vessel Brave Tern.

January 30, 2025

AXTech and Tectrans AS proudly announce the delivery of its first Flexbridge system, installed on Fred. Olsen Windcarrier's Jack-Up Vessel Brave Tern.

This milestone marks Tectrans' official entry into the market.

-We are pleased that Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has trusted us as a supplier and that we have been able to develop a cutting-edge PHC gangway system, says Leif ArneHystad, CEO at Tectrans.  

The Tectrans Flexbridge is a gangway system with an ideal weight-to-length ratio that ensures energy-efficient motion compensation while offering an exceptional working range. AXTech is the majority owner of Tectrans and carries out technology development.

A offshore gangway on a vessel

Gangway specifications

  • Working range (fixed to fixed): Up to 35 meters
  • Working range (fixed to floating): Up to 32 meters
  • Compressed length: 18 metres
  • Weight: 25 tonnes
  • Key feature: Passive heave compensation

About Tectrans

Tectrans specialises in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining PHC offshore gangway systems. The solutions are patented and improve marine transfer operations, offering versatility and scalability to suit various needs.​

AXTech is the majority owner and carries out technology development.