Braskem’s new LR1 tanker begins naphta operations in Brazil

Braskem Trading & Shipping’s Beautiful Future has arrived at the Port of Aratu, in Bahia, beginning operations in Brazil as part of the company’s new generation of naphtha carriers. The LR1 chemical and product tanker can transport up to 89,500 m³ of naphtha per voyage and was designed primarily for the long-haul route between the […]

Tupi reaches 4 billion BOE in cumulative production

Petrobras’ Tupi asset, in the Santos Basin pre-salt, has reached 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent in cumulative production, becoming the first asset in the company’s 73-year history to reach this volume. The mark comes as Petrobras completes 20 years of operations in the area. Tupi was the first pre-salt system to enter commercial production, […]

Bram adjusts PSV fleet amid flag changes in Brazil

Bram Offshore has adjusted the status of a group of PSVs following regulatory and operational developments involving foreign-flagged tonnage in Brazil. The Allie Chouest has returned to operations after changing its flag and resolving its regulatory situation. In June, ANTAQ granted Bram a 180-day Certificate of Charter Authorization (CAA), after a blocking process involving Brazilian […]

Boka Sub C: new project

BOKA SUB C LEAVES BRAZIL FOR NEW FPSO PROJECT IN GUYANA Boskalis has completed the preparation of its DP3 construction support vessel BOKA Sub C, which is set to begin a new offshore project in Guyana. The vessel spent the past few years operating in Brazilian waters, carrying out deepwater anchor installation and other offshore […]

Yinson ranks first Petrobras' Albacora tender

Yinson has been ranked first in Petrobras’ tender for the new FPSO for the Albacora revitalization project in Brazil’s Campos Basin. Petrobras opened the proposals on August 10 and applied the evaluation criteria established in the tender, resulting in the following ranking by global evaluated price: Yinson: US$2.298 billionCOOEC: US$2.842 billionShapoorji: US$2.900 billionMISC: US$3.057 billionBW […]

Ocêanica and Officers reach agreement after negotiations

Oceânica Engenharia reported its latest proposal has been approved by a broad majority of officers and electricians. The agreement follows months of negotiations between the company and SINDMAR – Sindicato Nacional dos Oficiais da Marinha Mercante . Previous proposals had been rejected, and in July officers and electricians approved strike action after negotiations failed to […]

Skandi Amazonas reportedly refloated after 83 days

The Brazilian-flagged AHTS Skandi Amazonas was reportedly refloated on Thursday (August 6), 83 days after running aground off the coast of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, marking a significant milestone in one of Brazil’s most closely watched offshore salvage operations. The vessel had remained grounded since May 15, when it struck a rocky outcrop near Pedra […]

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Petrobras suspends contracts for two AHTS vessels

Is Petrobras pioneering a new way to manage an aging offshore fleet? Petrobras’ decision to suspend, rather than terminate or replace, the charter contracts of the AHTS Geonísio Barroso and Yvan Barretto may prove to be more than an isolated contractual arrangement. It could mark the beginning of a new approach to managing Brazil’s increasingly […]

EAS East Quay reportedly sold for LNG terminal

ON OUR RADAR EAS East Quay reportedly sold for LNG terminal Mover and Somah have reportedly completed negotiations to sell the East Quay of Estaleiro Atlântico Sul in Pernambuco for the development of an LNG terminal. The sale is part of efforts to monetize underused assets and support EAS’s judicial reorganization. The restructuring plan assigned […]

NAM Atlântico returns as venue for Rio Innovation Week

The Brazilian Navy’s NAM Atlântico (A140), the largest warship in operation in Latin America, is once again serving as one of the venues for Rio Innovation Week, taking place at Pier Mauá from August 4 to 7. The multipurpose aircraft carrier welcomed more than 50,000 visitors during the 2025 edition and returns this year as […]

Brazil’s oil and gas production reaches 5.842 million boe/d in June

Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached 5.842 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in June 2026, according to the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). Production increased 4.1% compared with May and 19.1% year-on-year. The pre-salt accounted for 82% of total output, with 4.788 million boe/d. Búzios remained Brazil’s […]

DOF adds high-capacity AHTS Skandi Sandefjord to its fleet

DOF has added the AHTS Skandi Sandefjord to its fleet. The vessel has a bollard pull of approximately 400 tonnes, placing it among the most powerful anchor handling tug supply vessels in operation.

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Wilson Sons tugboats surrounded the MSC Katrina into Guanabara Bay. The impressive New Panamax vessel measures 366 meters in length. Part of the operation could be seen directly from our office in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Petrobras announce

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1. Vast Infraestrutura signs crude oil transshipment agreement with ExxonMobil at T-Oil terminal Vast Infraestrutura signed a commercial agreement with ExxonMobil Brazil for crude oil transshipment operations at the T-Oil terminal, located

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1. MODEC signs strategic LoI for offshore SOFC power generation system MODEC signed a Strategic Letter of Intent on 29 January 2026 with Eld Energy and Delta Electronics to jointly develop a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation sys

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BRAVA Energia closed August with an average production of 92,400 boed, up 1.6% from July and marking its second consecutive monthly record since the merger of Enauta and 3R Petroleum. The Atlanta field stood out, reaching its highest produc

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Karoon has announced planned investments between USD 55 million and USD 65 million in 2026 to revitalize the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí at the Baúna field, along with an additional allocation of up to USD 90 million between 2030 and 2034 to exte

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The Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré frigate (F-200), the first of its new class, has begun sea trials focusing on systems performance and navigability, with delivery expected in December. In the shipbuilding sector, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is

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Camorim has kicked off a new multi-year contract with Petrobras for the Line Handler C-Sepetiba. The vessel will remain on standby to support offshore units across the Campos and Espirito Santo Basins, handling emergency response, offload,