R.S. Platou has been engaged in marine services worldwide since 1936, and in the offshore drilling industry since the late 1960s. R.S. Platou Offshore a.s was established in 1973, the Houston office in 1975 and Singapore in 1989. More than 30 years in this business demonstrates that we have been successful in a changing business environment.
R.S. Platou Offshore offers a wide range of services to the offshore industry worldwide. Our objective is focused on adding value to our clients' business. We aim at adapting to our clients ever-changing requirements to serve them the best possible way always preserving our reputation and integrity.
R.S. Platou Offshore's international network with extensive communication with owners and oil companies represents a considerable source of business opportunities. Our clients get the benefit of this network, and also of our experience, knowledge and skills in discovering, developing and consummating these business opportunities.
R.S. Platou Offshore a.s is qualified in the Achilles Joint Qualification System for suppliers to the Oil Industry in Norway and Denmark.
Offshore:
Covers all aspects of the Supply and Special Ship Services
Chartering: Long Term Contracts: We have experience from several hundred long-term supply vessel charter contracts. Our services are world-wide.
Spot Chartering: World-wide assistance scrutinizing the various markets, presenting both technical and commercial solutions of benefit to clients.
Towage: We have over the years been involved in numerous long distance ocean-going tows from the Far East through Suez to the North Sea and to other areas.
Sale and Purchase: As brokers we have acted in the sale of over 90 second hand supply vessels on a world wide basis. We also offer evaluation services for owners, banks and investors.
Newbuilding and Conversions of all types of offshore vessels. In the late 1990s alone, we have been involved in placing about 20 newbuilding contracts, on behalf of owners world-wide. We continue to take part in developing different supply vessel designs such as several Ulstein (UT) and Kværner Maritime designs (KMAR).
Market Survey: Our data-base is continuously updated and we can assist clients in providing specific market, commercial and technical surveys. Our North Sea Market report is produced monthly and new readers may have access to this on request.