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Charter: Normand Flower
Solstad has confirmed the award of a new contract in Brazil for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Flower, which will operate under a long-term charter with Petrobras. The contract is set to begin in January 2026 and will span fo
Camorim celebrates new arrival
Camorim has celebrated the delivery of its newest vessel, the ASD tug C-Harpia, this week in Itajaí. Built by Detroit Brasil shipyard, C-Harpia is the fifth and final unit in a series of ASD tugs ordered by the company. Each vessel in the s
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 Cou
WSB Advisors – Staff Announcement
New Talent at WSB Advisors: Meet Maria Eduarda Camba and Paulo Cantergiani WSB Advisors is proud to welcome two promising new talents to our team: Maria Eduarda Camba as a Shipbroker Intern and Paulo Cantergiani as a Market Analyst Intern.
Energy Talks #14 – Fernanda Hille
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks, we invite you to read our conversation with Fernanda Hille. A senior naval engineer at Navship — the shipyard arm of the Bram/Edison Chouest Offshore group — Fernanda has spearheaded sign
Karoon acquires FPSO
Karoon Energy Acquires FPSO Cidade de Itajaí for $115 Million Karoon Energy has finalized its $115 million acquisition of the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí from Altera & Ocyan. The deal, which also includes approximately $8 million in transaction c
BW Energy: another FID
BW Energy Confirms FID for Maromba Field with $1.5 Billion Investment BW Energy has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Maromba Field, located in Brazil’s Campos Basin. The company plans to invest approxi
AHTS Bid: update
Petrobras has released this week the third partial update on its ongoing AHTS charter bid, although the total number of vessels to be contracted has not been disclosed. The latest update includes the replacement of Skandi Paraty by Skandi L
Brief market updates
Petrobras on the move! In less than a week, the company has issued three PSV charter requests; Awards incoming! Partial results for the RSV and AHTS charter tenders have just been released; Milestone! CBO Bossa Nova and AH Valletta successf
Camorim: new brand
Camorim has unveiled its new visual identity, blending tradition, innovation, and a forward-looking strategy. The rebranding marks the beginning of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations, which will culminate in May 2025. As one of Bra
Global carbon tax
Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency, voted last week in favor of creating a global carbon tax for maritime emissions, becoming mandatory for large ocean-going ships over 5,000 gross tonnage, which emi
PSV opportunity
Petrobras Announces Tender for Chartering Up to Six PSVs Petrobras announced today (April 10) the launch of a tender for the chartering of up to six Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), under a SEP format — a process traditionally marked by limi
AP Marine: new tanker barge
Azafran Shipyard, based in Belém, Pará, has launched the the AP 5 self-propelled tanker barge designed to transport BPF oil in Northern Brazil. It belongs to AP Marine fleet—a company focused on oil waste removal and recovery. Constructed f
Offshore Highlights
• Karoon Energy has resumed production at the Baúna Field in the Santos Basin after a 20-day planned maintenance. With the SPS-88 well back online, output increased to approximately 26,500 bopd, exceeding pre-shutdown levels. • The hull of
Special WSB: April 1
Offshore Myths – April 1st In Brazil, April 1st is known as Day of Lies, elsewhere know as April Fools’ Day. But today, WSB is breaking tradition by highlighting some of the biggest myths in the offshore industry: ⚓️ “Drill anywhere, and yo
Skandi Búzios: contract extension
Petrobras and DOF have extended the charter contract for the PLSV Skandi Búzios, securing its operations with the Brazilian oil company until September 2026. Originally set to expire in April 2025, the agreement, which began in August 2024,
Edison chouest: Kystdesign
The Edison Chouest Offshore Group has acquired Kystdesign, manufacturer of ROV systems, reinforcing its commitment to subsea innovation and expanding its capabilities in underwater robotics. This acquisition strengthens in-house solutions f
Sealink 178 in Rio de Janeiro
By Rafael Bortoloti Camorim has welcomed its newest MPSV, the SEALINK 178, to Rio de Janeiro, this month. The vessel left Malaysia in December and is set to begin a four-year contract with Petrobras, operating as a PSV 4500. Contract operat
Petrobras shaking up the market
By Rafael Bortoloti New Wave of Petrobras Contracts Signals Market Revival! The recent Petrobras bids for chartering two AHTS vessels and constructing eight LPG carriers highlight a significant uptick in market activity, signaling a potenti
Fuel: looking for a solution?
By Rafael Bortoloti In February 2025, the maritime transport market saw a surge in demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels, with eight new tanker orders increasing the global LNG-fueled fleet by 50%. The data, published by Al
Karoon acquires FPSO
Karoon Energy has acquired 100% of the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí from Altera Infrastructure & Ocyan for $115 million. The deal also includes approximately $8 million in transaction costs, with the bureaucratic procedures expected to be complete
Merger: Saipem and Subsea7
By Rafael Bortoloti Saipem and Subsea7 have announced a preliminary agreement for a potential merger, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). If finalized, the deal will create a global energy services giant, possibly named Saipem7. Th
FPSO Petrojarl I: new owner – lifespan extension
By Rafael Bortoloti Amplus Energy Acquires FPSO Petrojarl I Amplus Energy has announced the acquisition of the FPSO Petrojarl I from Altera Infrastructure, marking a new phase of investment for the company. Financial details were not disclo
Sustainable AHTS coming to Brazil
By Rafael Bortoloti Solstad Offshore announced that the AHTS Normand Ferking is on its way to Brazil. WSB, the owner of the largest and reliable market database, reveals that the vessel will begin a three-year contract with Petrobras. The v
BNDES: R$6 billion for Naval Projects
By Rafael Bortoloti The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$6 billion in credit for projects funded by the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) in 2024, the highest amount in 12 years. This marks a significant increase compared to the p