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Special WSB: Por onde anda? Varada Santos
By WSB Advisors She lies in Guanabara Bay, in plain sight, yet increasingly difficult to explain. Anyone navigating toward Niterói will recognize the outline: the hull of Varada Santos, still, without visible activity, without a flag, witho
Special WSB: Que fim levou? WSUT
By Alexandre Vilela Discipline Meets OpportunityTidewater’s move in Brazil and what it reveals about the offshore cycle Brazil’s offshore sector has entered a new phase of consolidation. Within days of OceanPact and CBO announcing their com
WSB Advisors Attends Metizoft Workshop on Energy Transition and Maritime Regulations
Event brought together naval sector executives at Fogo de Chão in Botafogo to discuss decarbonization, geopolitics, and new IMO requirements On the evening of March 12th, WSB Advisors was present at the workshop “Promoting a Sustainable Tra
TotalEnergies starts up Lapa South-West project in Brazil
TotalEnergies announced start-up of the Lapa South-West project, located in Santos Basin about 300 kilometers offshore Brazil. Development includes three subsea wells tied back to FPSO Cidade de Caraguatatuba, production unit currently oper
Petrobras–Shell consortium formalizes acquisition of Union stakes in Mero and Atapu
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. signed on March 10 contracts transferring Union rights in non-contracted portions of shared reservoirs in Mero Field and Atapu Field, located in pre-salt of Santos Basin. Areas
VLCC market surges — fixtures reported at US$500,000/day
The VLCC freight market has entered extraordinary territory, with several short-term fixtures reportedly concluded at US$500,000 per day for periods of 30–90 days. Much of the activity appears linked to ADNOC Group, suggesting a sudden tigh
Belov Arembepe in details
By Rafael Bortoloti Belov Engenharia began, in February 2026, the construction of Belov Arembepe, its newest SDSV (Shallow Diving Support Vessel). The vessel already enters service with a four-year charter contract signed with Petrobras and
Energy Talks #17 – José Eduardo Leal
By Rafael Bortoloti and Romulo Bacchiega In this edition of Energy Talks, we sat down with José Eduardo Leal, a computer engineer graduate of PUC-Campinas, who is currently working as a Senior Sales Manager with the global marine technology
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Comandante Airton
Por Onde Anda? — Comandante Airton Comandante Airton was built in 2014. Steel hull. Twin Scania DSI 12 engines. 18.75 metres in overall length (LOA). Designed from the outset for one purpose: heavy-duty work.Not to impress. Not to be the la
Special: WSB Norway
By Rafael Bortoloti Throughout 2025, we shared — here and across our social media channels — the inauguration of transfer of Westhon Headquarters to Teresópolis, a mountain city located approximately 100 km from our WSB office in Rio de Jan
New Edition – One Energy magazine
One Energy Magazine — Issue 17 Now Available! In this edition of One Energy Magazine, you’ll find an exclusive interview with José Eduardo Leal Senior Sales Manager at Kongsberg Maritime, focused on technology and artificial intelligence in
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
Special WSB? Por onde anda? BGL 1
In the middle of Carnival in Brazil, while many people were joining the street parades… a 1,000-ton crane barge decided to leave. After years practically motionless, BGL 1 departed the pier at Cais da Ilha das Cobras without announcement, w
Coming Soon – One Energy Magazine – Issue 17
WSB Advisors invites you to explore the latest edition of One Energy Magazine. This issue marks the beginning of a new era, with the official arrival of advertisers and recurring columnists who broaden our editorial scope. Alongside in-dept
Tidewater acquires Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore in US$ 500 million transaction
Tidewater Inc. announced the acquisition of 100% of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. in an all-cash transaction valued at US$ 500 million, expanding its operational scale in Brazil’s offsh
Special WSB – Por onde anda? Havila Lista
Some vessels do not belong to a field, a country, or an operator.They belong to market — and survive by changing skin. Havila Lista was delivered in 1999 by Simek AS shipyard, Norway. Built as a PSV under Norwegian flag, classed by DNV, pre
What are your plans for Carnival?
While the market slows down, data keeps moving. And in the offshore industry, those who control structured information control decision-making power. WSB Advisors offers WSB-One, the most comprehensive offshore database platform in South Am
Merger: Transocean and Valaris
Swiss-based Transocean confirmed market speculation this week by announcing the acquisition of rival Valaris in a transaction valued at approximately US$ 5.8 billion. Under the proposed structure, Transocean shareholders will hold around 53
Special WSB: Por onde anda – Asso Ventisette
Versatility was never an exception for a PSV — it has always been part of the design.And increasingly, part of the challenge! What Asso Ventisette reveals is not a rule being broken, but a natural market filter: not every PSV can sustain ex
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Bravante II
Forged to cross cycles — not just to fit a single market moment — Bravante II is one of those assets that, on the offshore Brazilian Battleship board, remained marked as operational while many peers had already been crossed out. Built in Br
WSB and Camorim: LH Comandante
WSB Advisors carried out, this Wednesday (1/28), a technical visit to the Camorim shipyard, located on Ilha da Conceição, in Niterói. The WSB delegation was composed of Pedro Pellegrini (Shipbroker / Naval Engineer), Paulo Henrique Cantergi
Breaking
1. Porto de Porto Alegre resumes long-haul navigation with Equinox Eagle arrival On 26 January 2026, Port of Porto Alegre (RS) resumed long-haul international navigation with arrival of bulk carrier Equinox Eagle, carrying approximately 11,
Special WSB: Por onde anda?
Launched in 2006 and 2007 respectively at Estaleiro Ilha S.A. (EISA), in Rio de Janeiro, the Platform Supply Vessels UP Topazio and UP Diamante represent a mature phase of Brazil’s offshore support vessel construction cycle, when local ship
Staff Announcement
Westhon Media, a company within the Westhon Group, announces the arrival of three new interns to its team this January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to talent development, technological innovation, and the growth of the local technology
Brava strengthens Offshore Portfolio with Strategic Campos Basin acquisition
Brazil’s Brava Energia has announced a significant expansion of its upstream footprint with the acquisition of 50% stakes in the Tartaruga Verde field and Espadarte Module III from Malaysia’s Petronas, in a transaction valued at approximate