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West Carina completes 18-well campaign in Búzios
Seadrill’s drillship West Carina has completed its drilling and completion campaign in the Búzios field after more than three years of operations. According to the company, the rig delivered 18 wells while supporting the expanded use of Managed Pressure Drilling in one of Petrobras’ most technically demanding offshore developments. West Carina also became the first […]
DOF extends Petrobras contracts for two PLSVs through January 2028
DOF has secured contract extensions with Petrobras for the PLSVs Skandi Búzios and Skandi Recife, keeping both vessels in operation offshore Brazil through January 2028. Skandi Búzios received a 516-day extension, while Skandi Recife was awarded an additional 550 days. Their existing contracts were previously scheduled to expire in the third quarter of 2026. The […]
Mauá Shipyard advances plans to strengthen its market position
Mauá Shipyard has announced the completion of three strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening its position in the shipbuilding and offshore markets. The measures include obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates (Certidões Negativas de Débito, or CNDs), achieving compliance with the NORSOK M-501 standard for coating systems 7B and 7C, and modernizing its planning and control system. According […]
Brava Vessels – AHTS docking schedule
Recent movements involving AHTS vessels serving Brava Energia are linked to separate docking and replacement arrangements within the company’s offshore support fleet. One Energy News understands that Navvik Topper was mobilized to cover Bushbuck while the Bram Offshore vessel underwent docking and corrective maintenance. With Normand Turmalina now entering scheduled dry docking, Navvik Topper is […]
OceanPact agrees to acquire Dock Brasil
OceanPact has signed an agreement to acquire Dock Brasil, a ship repair and docking yard located in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. The transaction remains subject to corporate and legal steps, with completion expected by August 31. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Dock Brasil said its operations, contracts and client service structure […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear Madam/Sir, We are pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Open tenders: What has changed? What else is happening?
DOF updates: Skandi Amazonas and Skandi Logger
DOF has provided a market update on the two most significant incidents involving its fleet in recent months, confirming the constructive total loss of the AHTS Skandi Amazonas while also outlining the latest developments regarding the electrical incident aboard Skandi Logger. Regarding Skandi Amazonas, the company confirmed it has declared the vessel a Constructive Total […]
DOF reshapes fleet
DOF has announced the sale of four Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), Skandi Mongstad, Skandi Flora, Skandi Feistein and Skandi Kvitsøy, as part of its ongoing fleet optimisation strategy. The vessels will be delivered to their new owners during the third quarter of 2026 while remaining on their existing contracts. The transaction is expected to generate […]
Oceânica officers approve strike as labour talks reach critical stage
Maritime officers and electricians employed by Oceânica have voted in favour of strike action after months of unsuccessful collective bargaining negotiations, marking a significant escalation in one of Brazil’s largest offshore support operators. According to Sindmar, 97% of those attending the extraordinary general assembly approved the measure following the rejection of three company proposals. The […]
Barge grounds at Icaraí breakwater
UPDATE, July 22: The barge FLU IPÊ was removed from the Icaraí breakwater in Caucaia, Ceará, on Wednesday morning at approximately 9:00 a.m., concluding a refloating operation that lasted nearly 28 hours. Sulnorte Serviços Marítimos, the company responsible for the operation, said the work was conducted in accordance with the plan approved by the Ceará Port […]
Brazil approves 15 naval projects
The Brazilian Merchant Marine Fund's Board of Directors (CDFMM) approved 15 projects focused on shipbuilding, vessel modernization and repair, as well as port infrastructure, during its 63rd Ordinary Meeting. Highlights include Petrobras' plan to build five LPG carriers, Emgepron's project to construct three 500-ton patrol vessels (NPa500BR), and Bahia Mineração's (Bamin) Porto Sul private terminal […]
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 […]
CMM Velocity begins operations under four-year Petrobras charter
CMM Offshore has announced the start of operations of the FOSRV CMM Velocity under a four-year Petrobras charter, marking the vessel’s return to service following the agreement announced earlier this year. The CMM Velocity is a Fast Oil Spill Response Vessel dedicated to environmental emergency response and oil spill prevention, supporting Petrobras’ offshore contingency strategy. […]
Por Onde Anda? MPSV Lagunero
Built for high-complexity campaigns and multipurpose support, the high-spec Mexican asset faces its most turbulent period yet, far from the offshore fields she was expected to serve and under judicial custody in Guanabara Bay. The Vessel The MPSV Lagunero (IMO 9761736) was delivered in 2018 as one of the modern centerpieces of the Mexican offshore […]
Atlantic Star arrives at Mauá shipyard
The semi-submersible Atlantic Star arrived in Guanabara Bay today under tow by the AHTSs Valletta and Xavantes and is expected to berth at Estaleiro Mauá S/A following the completion of its workover campaign for Karoon Energy at the Baúna field. The timing is significant. Constellation’s contract with Karoon covered a one-well heavy workover campaign, while […]
Vast: new take-or-pay agreement
Another take-or-pay agreement puts Brazil’s offshore logistics in the spotlight On July 7, WSB Advisors analyzed the first take-or-pay agreement between Vast Infraestrutura and Petrobras, highlighting the role of long-term contractual structures in Brazil’s crude oil export logistics. Less than two weeks later, Vast announced the renewal of its take-or-pay agreement with PETRONAS Brasil until […]
Building intelligence, not noise – A Data-Centric Approach to AI
By Yuri Domingues There is a very common belief about artificial intelligence that goes against everything I learned over the last few months working with data: that what matters is the model. That the secret is choosing the right LLM, the newest architecture, the most sophisticated fine-tuning. It is not. What research has already shown […]
Constitutional Insights #3
Oil, Natural Gas and Other Fluid Hydrocarbon Royaltiesunder Brazilian Law By Luis Fernando Priolli The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) held hearings on May 6 and 7 regarding the Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality (ADIs) 4916, 4917, 4920, 4918, and 5038, respectively filed by the Governors of the States of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and […]
Maria Ciriaco: energy that welcomes, organizes, and connects
By Rafael Bortoloti Even before the computers are turned on and activity begins in WSB’s Advisors office in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Maria Ciriaco is already at work. As an Administrative Assistant, she is consistently the first to arrive, helping prepare the environment for another productive day. Her role, however, extends far beyond organizing spaces. […]
Kongsberg Maritime to acquire Berg Propulsion
Kongsberg Maritime has announced an agreement to acquire Sweden-based Berg Propulsion, in a move aimed at expanding its integrated propulsion portfolio across a broader range of commercial vessel segments. The deal brings together two propulsion specialists with highly complementary portfolios, combining Kongsberg Maritime’s advanced solutions for high-performance vessels with Berg Propulsion’s established position in merchant […]