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WSB-Advisors.com: The new digital hub for Brazil’s offshore market
Digital transformation is no longer a trend, it is a fundamental part of strategy in any dynamic industry. In the offshore sector, where decisions increasingly rely on accurate, real-time information, digital presence becomes the bridge bet
Why WSB-One Has Become the Benchmark for Offshore Data in South America
By Romulo Bacchiega In the offshore industry, wrong decisions come at a high cost. That’s why reliable, up-to-date, and contextualized data have become a true competitive edge. Since 2017, WSB-One, the intelligence platform developed by WSB
Special WSB: “Por onde anda?”
The former AHTS Varada Maresias — now renamed GNL 1015 (IMO 9468657) — was expected to mark a new chapter for Galáxia Marítima S.A., entering Petrobras’ OSRV tender program. Built in 2013 at ABG Shipyard (India), the vessel was reflagged to
Brazil’s Offshore Decommissioning Agenda Gains Momentum at FGV Seminar
On October 22, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) hosted the 2nd Offshore Decommissioning Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities in Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together government officials, oil and gas industry leaders, legal experts, and
Special: Por onde anda?
Media reports say the AHTS Suvarna has been abandoned in Rio’s Canal do Cunha — leaking oil, listing, and the subject of investigations and actions against current Superpesa’s responsability. The once-formidable AHTS trio – Suvarna, Sudaksh
WSB Welcomes Romulo Bacchiega as Head of Content & Sales
WSB Advisors is pleased to welcome Romulo Bacchiega, who joins the company as Head of Content & Sales. Born in Niterói (RJ), Romulo joined the team in late October with the mission of strengthening WSB Advisors’ communication and marketing
Enseada shipyard boosting Bahia with constructions
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit Bahia on October 9 to inaugurate BYD’s factory in Camaçari and is scheduled to announce the order of six Petrobras PSVs construction at shipyard Enseada, in Maragogipe. The package, worth about
Brazilian industry sees strategic movements amidst market shifts
Following the discussion on Starnav’s significant fleet expansion and ongoing naval construction, the broader Brazilian naval industry continues to demonstrate strategic activity. Starnav’s proactive construction of two PSVs, initiated base
A Brazilian giant spotted in Angra dos Reis
By Alexandre Vilela September 21 – From onboard WSB’s The Becrux, I had the privilege of capturing the AHTS Bram Offshore Bram Atlas as she departed Angra, heading toward Macaé on a brilliant day to close the Winter season. Crossing paths w
New operation at Roncador field
The drillship Tidal Action has started operations this week in the Roncador field, Campos Basin, under charter with Petrobras. The project was developed in partnership with Hanwha Drilling, which supported the mobilization and acceptance pr
Discover One. Energy
At WSB Advisors, we believe knowledge is one of the strongest assets in the offshore and energy markets. That is why we created One. Energy, our digital magazine dedicated to sharing insights, trends and perspectives that matter to industry
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
Special WSB: Be.Do.Have!
By Fernando Vilela* The order that builds a purposeful career—and maybe even your LinkedIn! Building a solid career goes way beyond filling out resumé or stacking your LinkedIn profile with certificates and fancy job titles. If you want to
Energy Talks #15 – Vanessa Costa
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of our Energy Talks series, we’re pleased to share a conversation with Vanessa Costa, Business Development at Marinsa and an independent consultant in the global offshore sector. She has been 15 years sin
New magazine is on!
The latest edition of One Energy magazine is now live, delivering fresh insights and exclusive perspectives for the offshore industry. This issue features an in-depth interview with Vanessa Costa, International Business Development Manager
Three New Offshore Vessel Charter Contracts
This week began with strong momentum in the offshore support vessel market, as three new charter contracts were officially announced. Camorim has signed a BRL 1.2 billion agreement with Petrobras to deploy the liftboats Jin Hua 01 and Jin H
Ethanol solutions
Ethanol: A Viable Path to Decarbonization in Brazil’s Maritime Sector? The use of ethanol as a marine fuel is an emerging option as a concrete step toward decarbonization in Brazil’s naval industry. Recent initiatives, such as the pioneerin
Petrobras: new AHTS specs
By Alexandre Vilela and Pedro Pelllegrini Petrobras Scales Back Ambitious Design in Multi-Year AHTS Newbuilding Tender Petrobras has revised the technical specifications for its next-generation large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel
Latest news
Petrobras has postponed two tender opportunities to August 8, 2025. The first refers to Opportunity No. 7004431928, covering up to six PSVs – SEP. The second, Opportunity No. 7004460732, involves the charter of up to three SOVs. According t
Letter of Intent for Floatel Victory
Floatel International has received a Letter of Intent for the 2013-built Floatel Victory as a Maintenance and Safety Unit (UMS), providing maintenance support and accommodation services offshore Brazil. The operation is scheduled to start i
Strategic Developments in Maritime Financing and Shipbuilding
Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has approved R$7 billion in financing priorities across 98 projects, primarily targeting vessel construction and modernization. Notably, over R$3 billion will support PSVs and RSVs, while R$1.1 billion is
Offhsore moves: Chartering & strategy
Chartering & Strategy Subsea7, through the Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), has secured a contract with Equinor to conduct concept studies for Phase 2 of the Bacalhau field in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin. The strategic alliance between
DOF and Petrobras
DOF has confirmed the award of two new long-term contracts by Petrobras, together valued at over USD 275 million, surpassing BRL 1 billion at current exchange rates. The AHTS Skandi Logger has secured a four-year charter, joining the ranks
Offshore Database: WSB.One
Datamatters – Paulo Cantergiani, Market Intelligence Intern at WSB Advisors, conducted a comparative study of Brazil’s offshore support vessels (OSV) fleet, analyzing May 2024 against the same period this year. Drawing from exclusive data w
Suriname on spotlight
Intcom Solutions, a Westhon company, the technology lead of our group, recently completed a productive week in Suriname. Headed by Alvaro Antunes, Intcom CEO, who also represented WSB Advisors and our partners in technology IDENTEC SOLUTION