A long tradition in serving the international marine industries

When Ragnar Stoud Platou established the company together with his nephew Hans Thomas Gram in 1936, it was with the idea to widen the scope of services that a shipbroking company could provide its clients. At that time, most brokers being “jack of all trades”, Platou specialised. This was particularly noteworthy in the sale and purchase of second-hand ships and in contracting of newbuildings, fields which have remained one of Platou’s strengths throughout the years. This idea later resulted in the company branching out into such areas as market research, venture capital and providing services as consultants.

Since oil was first discovered in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, we have served the offshore oil and gas industry in the field of marine equipment. On many occasions, Platou has also been instrumental, or participated, in developing new vessel designs, both in the shipping and offshore sectors.

Our policy is to constantly adapt our services to the changing needs of our clients, but carefully preserving our reputation and traditions. Seventy years among the world leaders in our field demonstrates that we have kept moving in the right direction.