Fred Olsen
Fred Olsen is a longstanding maritime and logistics group with roots in Norway dating back to the mid-19th century. Its Spanish arm, Fred Olsen Express, is a leading operator of fast-ferry services connecting the Canary Islands, with a fleet of high-speed catamarans serving routes such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. The company also provides freight and port logistics services in the region, positioning itself as a key player in inter-island transport and regional supply chains.
In Spain, Fred Olsen has its principal operations hub in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), with a strong local workforce and a brand recognized across the archipelago. The company's work culture emphasizes safety, punctuality, and customer service, and it recruits roles ranging from nautical and engineering officers to shore-based positions in operations, IT, and customer support. For international professionals, the Spanish arm offers a unique opportunity to live in the Canary Islands, where the working language is primarily Spanish, although technical and operational roles may be open to EU/EAA applicants without full Spanish language proficiency.
Company History
Taken by Frederik Olsen in 1848, the business grew over more than a century into a diverse industrial and shipping group based in Norway. In 1974, Fred. Olsen Express launched its fast-ferry service in the Canary Islands, which has become the company's flagship operation in Spain, currently one of the leading carriers in the archipelago.
For International Professionals
- Its main Spanish operations are in the Canary Islands, with offices and ports in cities such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de las Palmas, and Arrecife.
- The company operates under the Spanish jurisdiction, so many roles require fluency in Spain, although maritime and technical positions may be open to EU applicants with less focus on language.
- Working for Fred Olsen Express means living in a unique island climate with year-round good weather, an active outdoor lifestyle, and a multicultural community; however, it's important to verify the cost of living in the islands, as it can be higher than mainland Spain for some goods.
- The company is an established player with over 40 years of fast-ferry experience in Spain, which can provide stable employment and career growth in the local maritime sector.
- Some roles, especially onshore, may be more accessible through local networking, so familiarity with in Spain is recommended.
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