Britoil received the distinguished John Westwood Deal of the Year Award along with the Industry Leader Award at the OSJ 2024 event! This recognition underscores its relentless dedication to innovation and excellence in the industry.
- Britoil was honored with the ‘Deal of the Year Award’ for its acquisition of 30 OSVs from the Dutch shipowner Vroon, which propelled Britoil into the ranks of the top ten players in its sector.
- The support of the Pérez y Cía. Group for this acquisition reflects our commitment to Britoil, aligning with its strategy of international expansion and service diversification. In 2021, the Group announced its involvement in acquiring Britoil, boosting its international growth and expanding services as part of its long-term strategy
Last week, the annual Offshore Support Journal conference, organized by , brought together industry leaders for a gala dinner where the prestigious Offshore Support Journal Awards were presented. These awards recognize leaders, innovators, as well as outstanding vessels and best deals.
Britoil Offshore Services Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, was honored with the prestigious “John Westwood Deal of the Year Award” and the “Industry Leader Award” at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards, and Exhibition held in London on February 7th and 8th, 2024.
Both recognitions highlight their unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.
The “John Westwood Deal of the Year Award” was bestowed upon Britoil for the acquisition of 30 OSVs from the Dutch shipowner Vroon, which propelled it into the ranks of the top 10 OSV owners worldwide. This award was established to honor the memory and contribution of John Westwood to the industry.
Additionally, Florent Kirchhoff, CEO of Britoil, also received the “Industry Leader Award” for his outstanding leadership in the sector. Kirchhoff expressed that this acquisition expands the company’s geographical reach and reflects the resilience of the industry.
Under his leadership, Britoil has doubled the size of its fleet as part of a modernization and renewal program, in addition to completing one of the largest transactions of the decade.
Pérez y Cía. Group has received these OSJ awards with great joy. In the words of Gonzalo Pérez-Maura, vice president of the Group, who is also a member of Britoil’s board, emphasized, “The acquisition of the 30 OSVs from Vroon has been a perfect complement for Britoil, not only due to the increase and diversification of the fleet but also due to the recruitment of fantastic new professionals to our project. With this acquisition, Britoil is better positioned to tackle the new challenges of the offshore energy sector.” It’s important to highlight that in 2021, the Group announced its involvement in the acquisition of Britoil, a strategic partnership that has significantly reinforced Britoil’s position in the market.
