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Corporate News
Corporate moves, contracts and company announcements.
Reporting and curation by Westhon Media
We have some extraordinary news for the market: Diógenes, o Cínico
We have some extraordinary news for the market. Starting this month, Diogenes the Cynic officially joins One Energy News publications as a permanent columnist. Diogenes is not from Rio. But during Rio Oil & Gas week, he will be walking around Rio de Janeiro — naturally accompanied by his inseparable lamp. For those who have […]
Staff Announcement
Westhon expands technology team with new talent and internal promotions Westhon is pleased to welcome two new interns to its Information Technology team while also announcing the promotion of two professionals who have been developing their careers within the group. The new team members are Arthur Granito, 20, and Arthur Rezende, 21, both Computer Science […]
One Energy magazine – New edition
The 19th edition of OneEnergy magazine, published by Westhon Media, features an exclusive interview with Rogério Ibrahim, CEO of Foresea. The issue also highlights Wärtsilä's presence in Brazil, along with profiles of Maria Ciriaco and Vanessa Costa, two of Westhon's key professionals. Also in this edition: – Columns by Romulo Augusto Bacchiega and Fernando Vilela […]
Launching WSB Classic Boats
At WSB, we have always believed that the offshore, maritime and nautical sectors are not only about assets, steel, fiberglass, engines and contracts. They are also about culture, design, engineering intelligence and the ability to see value where others may see only a common boat. We are now launching a new experimental initiative: WSB Classic […]
News has a new home
As our editorial activities continue to grow, all offshore news, market analysis and industry coverage previously published through WSB Advisors will now be shared by One Energy News. This evolution allows each brand to focus on its core mission. One Energy News becomes our dedicated editorial platform, committed to delivering independent offshore journalism, market intelligence […]
Editorial: Brazil has spent decades financing ships. Perhaps it is time to start building shipowners
The dispute surrounding Capital Marítima has exposed a question that reaches far beyond one company: whether Brazil’s maritime policy is preserving not only vessels and jobs, but also the entrepreneurs, intellectual capital and industrial capability required to sustain a genuinely national shipping industry By Westhon Media For generations, Brazilian shipping was shaped by companies closely […]
Onboard Starnav fleet
Last Thursday, May 7, WSB Advisors was aboard the PSVs Starnav Libra and Starnav Regulus, from Starnav, for a courtesy visit with clients in Guanabara Bay. Representing WSB: Raphael Montes, Managing Director; Pedro Pellegrini, Shipbroker/Naval Engineer; and Maria Eduarda Camba, Shipbroker Intern. "It was my first visit to a PSV. What caught my attention was […]
Special WSB: "Que fim levou?"
Consolidation Without Repricing Why the OceanPact–CBO merger did not trigger a market rerating Following the success of our “Por onde Anda?” section, we have a new backstage artist coming to town in WSB: “Que fim levou?” Above is the first topic. Stay tuned.
One Energy Magazine – Issue 16
In the upcoming and final 2025 edition of One Energy Magazine, you’ll find an exclusive interview with Ronaldo Lima, Senior Advisor at WSB Advisors. Drawing on nearly 45 years of experience in energy, he discusses sensitive points in maritime regulation and shares his perspective on Brazil’s energy transition. The edition also takes a deep dive […]
Unlocking the Brazilian Offshore Market with WSB.One Intelligence
The complexity and dynamic nature of the Brazilian offshore market demand a data source as robust as it is precise. Introducing WSB.One, the market intelligence platform meticulously developed in-house by WSB Advisors to be your competitive edge. WSB.One provides a comprehensive and continuously updated database featuring technical, commercial and contractual information on hundreds of offshore […]
Official Commendation
Fernando Vilela Receives Official Recognition from Teresópolis City Council This week, Fernando Vilela, CMO – Chief Marketing Officer at Westhon and WSB Advisors, was honored with an official vote of commendation by the Teresópolis City Council. Since moving to the city in late 2023, he’s consistently highlighted the region in his videos through Café na […]
New WSB magazine is out!
One. Energy Magazine Now Live! The latest edition of One. Energy is here, featuring an exclusive interview with Fernanda Hille, a pioneering naval engineer at Estaleiro Navship. Known for her transformative work in Bram’s fleet, Hiller’s achievements recently earned her a stint at Edison Chouest Offshore U.S. headquarters. Also in this issue: • Discovering Marina […]
WSB and Westhon at OTC Houston
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is underway in Houston, running from May 5 to 8, and is expected to attract over 30,000 professionals. High-profile figures like Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, and Sérgio Bacci, CEO of Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A., are among the attendees, reinforcing the event’s significance as a global hub for […]
Westhon around the world
Alvaro Antunes, CEO of Intcom Solutions, was invited by Roberto Furian ARDENGHY, President of IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás, to attend CERAWeek, where he participated as a panelist in the discussion on “Connecting Global Innovation to Brazil’s Energy Sector” alongside Pix Force, Geowellex Drilling and Geology Automation. In addition to speaking on […]
A special recognition: Medal Tamandaré
By Alexandre Vilela "On December 13, last Friday, I was very happy and honored with this recognition by the esteemed Brazilian Navy, especially in the month that completes 50 years of professional career in our market (from the edge of the pier), it was an honor to receive the Tamandaré Medal of Merit. Bravo Zulu!", […]
A special recognition
Last week, Ronaldo Lima, a valued member of both the WSB Advisors and Westhon Boards of Directors, along with our Proposals Manager, Raphael Montes, represented WSB Advisors at the 90th-anniversary celebration of Syndarma – Sindicato Nac Das Empr De Nav Maritima , held in Rio de Janeiro. The event paid tribute to leaders and executives […]
WSB Advisors' on FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias Project Special
The arrival of the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias marks a significant milestone for Brazil's offshore oil production capabilities. This state-of-the-art floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, chartered by Petrobras from MISC, has a production capacity of up to 180,000 barrels of oil and the ability to compress 12 million cubic meters of gas […]