Offshore innovators and industry leaders honoured

During a gala dinner at the end of the first day of the conference, 8 February 2023, delegates applauded leaders in vessel ownership, technology adoption, safety, environment, renewables and technical operations.

Solstad Offshore chief executive Lars Peder Solstad was presented with the OSJ Industry Leader Award 2023 by sponsor Uptime International for leading this Norwegian OSV owner through a long period of tough market conditions into a new era of growth.

ADNOC Logistics & Services won the OSJ Shipowner of the Year Award 2023, sponsored by V.Ships Offshore, for its critical role in enabling the UAE’s oil and gas sector to raise production while reducing emissions.

The OSJ Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by DNV, was awarded to Eidesvik Offshore’s retired president and chief executive Jan Fredrik Meling to a standing ovation.

OSJ’s Offshore Energy Vessel Vessel of the Year Award 2023 was presented to Windcat Workboats for its hydrogen-powered Hydrocat 48, which provides zero-emissions support for the offshore renewables industry in Belgium.

Solstad Offshore was also the winner of the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Award 2023, sponsored by Caterpillar.