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Seastar Virtus begins new chapter in offshore operations
The PSV Seastar Virtus has officially commenced operations under a new contract, marking the conclusion of a refurbishment and reactivation program that brought the former Milan Tide back to active service. Built in 2003 by Estaleiro Promar
Special WSB: Por Onde Anda? CBO Anna Gabriella
By Romulo Bacchiega During the rapid growth of Brazil’s offshore industry in the 2000s, offshore support vessels became an essential part of the country’s operational backbone. CBO Anna Gabriella was one of them. Built in 2006 under IMO num
Special WSB: Por Onde Anda? Skandi Amazonas
By Romulo Bacchiega A vessel that deserves more respect than speculation Some vessels become known because they disappear from the radar, change names, lose purpose, or end up as footnotes in the offshore market. Skandi Amazonas is the oppo
Staff Announcement – Vanessa Costa
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce the arrival of Vanessa Costa as the company’s new Brokerage & Commercial Strategy Lead. With more than 15 years of experience in the energy and offshore sectors, Vanessa brings a unique combination of tec
Wärtsilä workshop at WSB Advisors
The meeting rooms at our office in downtown Rio de Janeiro hosted a peculiar event last Thursday (May 14). Wärtsilä, a global reference in technologies and solutions for the marine and energy sectors, arrived with an international delegatio
Wilson Sons launches new tugboat
Wilson Sons held this Wednesday (May 13) the launch ceremony for the WS Capella tugboat at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá, São Paulo. The vessel is the second unit in a new series of three high-powered tugboats being built for operations
WSB Advisors new database
WSB Advisors proudly presents this week a new updated version of WSB.One. More than just a database, WSB.One is the operational overview of the offshore sector. Developed by our software team, the immersive platform connects heavy engineeri
MacGregor advances offshore transfer safety
MacGregor, a global reference in the manufacturing of marine cranes and offshore equipment, has announced the successful validation of its advanced floating-to-floating motion compensation technology for the Horizon V4 offshore gangway syst
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/Na
Special WSB: Starnav Elektra in details
By Rafael Bortoloti Detroit Brasil shipyard, located in Itajaí (Santa Catarina), launched the vessel Starnav Elektra at the end of March, a new asset for Starnav. Currently in the final commissioning phase, including lighting, finishing, an
Energy Talks #18 – Amanda Durante
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Durante. At just 28 years old, she proudly says she turned not being hired at Itaú Unibanco into the driving force to not only change industrie
One Energy – New magazine is out
The 18th edition of One Energy Magazine brings different perspectives on energy, offshore and global markets, including an interview with Amanda Durante, CEO of iGreen Energy Oficial, one of Brazil’s leading solar energy companies, as well
Special WSB: Por onde anda? FPSO P-35
There are offshore units that operate quietly…And there are those that, even in silence, define an era. P-35 was one of them. For years, far beyond the horizon, she remained anchored in the Campos Basin, transforming crude from deep waters
OTC 2026 to gather industry players in Houston
The offshore industry is set to convene at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, scheduled to take place from May 4 to 7 in Houston. Established in 1969, OTC remains one of the largest global gatherings in the offshore sector, typi
Patrol vessel Mangaratiba
Marinha do Brasil recently held the launching ceremony of the patrol vessel “Mangaratiba” (P73) at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ). Following the ceremony, the vessel will proceed to the next stages, including harbor trials,
Wilson Sons tests drone deliveries for offshore support vessels in Guanabara Bay
Wilson Sons has started testing the use of drones to deliver and collect documents from offshore support vessels operating in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro. The operation is currently in a proof-of-concept phase and uses equipment from Spee
Coming Soon – Energy Talks – Amanda Durante
In the next edition of Energy Talks, we speak with one of the young leaders gaining ground in Brazil’s energy sector. At just 28, Amanda Durante shares how a pivotal early-career moment became the starting point for building a company with
Brazil launches offshore innovation hub
Brazil Launches Offshore and Subsea Innovation Center with R$ 163 Million Investment USP, IPT, Shell and Fapesp join forces to position Brazil at the forefront of applied research for the offshore sector, with a focus on advanced materials,
Por onde anda? Maersk Maker
For those who follow Brazil’s offshore support vessel market, Maersk Maker is a familiar name. The vessel has now undergone both a change of identity and a shift in management. So where is she now, and what sits behind this latest move? Pre
Ecovix starts steel processing for Transpetro Handy tankers
Ecovix has started steel processing for the construction of four Handy tankers contracted by Transpetro, marking the beginning of hull fabrication works at the Rio Grande Shipyard in southern Brazil. The activity began on April 9, with appr
Starnav Elektra in details
Detroit Brasil shipyard launched, in late March, the Starnav Elektra, a new PSV for Starnav Serviços Marítimos, with delivery scheduled for July 2026. The vessel stands out for its larger dimensions within the fleet, with 5,500 tons of dead
WSB hosts first happy hour of 2026
On March 26, WSB Advisors hosted its first happy hour of 2026 at the company’s rooftop in downtown Rio de Janeiro, gathering around 40 executives and professionals from the offshore sector. The event brought together clients, partners and i
Equinor starts drilling at Raia offshore gas project
On March 24, 2026, Equinor initiated drilling activities for the Raia offshore gas project in the Campos Basin. The development, estimated at around US$9 billion, is expected to begin production in 2028, with projected output of approximate
Equinor acquires 230 MW onshore wind project in Brazil
Equinor acquired the Esquina do Vento onshore wind complex, with 230 MW of installed capacity, located in Rio Grande do Norte. The asset was purchased from Vestas and is ready for construction, expected to begin in Q2 2026, with commercial
Por onde anda? Milan Tide — The Resurrection (and the Registry Puzzle)
By WSB Advisors The return of Milan Tide, now Seastar Virtus, should have been a straightforward story: a well-built PSV, revived, reintroduced and ready to operate again. It turns out the story is not quite that simple. Following our publi