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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-depth coverage of the naval and offshore sectors, readers will also find thoughtful perspectives on marketing, psychology, technology, […]
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 offshore support vessel market. The transaction includes a fleet of 22 Brazilian-flagged platform supply vessels, 19 of which were built in […]
OPEN TENDERS — Market Update
What has changed? • Shell — 3x PSVs and 1x OSRV opportunity, new deadline March 2nd, 2026 What else is happening? • Tidewater Inc. announced the acquisition of 100% of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. in a transaction valued at approximately USD 500 million, reflecting continued consolidation dynamics in […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is 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?
Por onde anda? Maersk Involver
Built in 2007, with an impressive 138 meters LOA, the then Maersk Involver was born under the Danish offshore tradition. A blue hull, robust lines, and a clear purpose: to deliver capacity where conventional logistics cannot reach. But the sea changes. And so do assets. On November 1st, 2024, following the completion of the acquisition […]
BRAVA moves forward in Papa-Terra
BRAVA has announced that its subsidiary 3R Petroleum Offshore was authorized to proceed with the transfer of a 37.5% interest in the Campo de Papa-Terra consortium previously held by Nova Técnica Energy Ltda.. The authorization was issued on 15 February 2026 as part of ongoing arbitration between the parties. The decision allows the company to […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is 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?
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, prepared to operate in one of most demanding environments in the world: […]
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 America. Real-time information on vessels, contracts, availability, and technical specifications — transformed into strategic intelligence for companies operating in oil & gas […]
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% of the combined company, with Valaris shareholders owning the remaining 47%, resulting in a pro forma enterprise value close to US$ 17 […]
P-79 in Brazil
The FPSO P-79 arrived in Santos Basin over the weekend, advancing the expansion of production at Búzios pre-salt field. The unit departed Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea in November and was towed to Brazil with crew on board to accelerate operational start-up. P-79 will be the eighth FPSO planned for Búzios, which currently has […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Open tenders: What has changed? – Shell 3x PSVs and 1x OSRV opportunity new deadline February 23rd, 2026. Stay informed on key offshore developments — visit wsb-one.com, our data platform trusted by leading offshore companies.
Open tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is 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?
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 extended operational roles outside the “script” over long cycles. Some step in. Very […]
Breaking news
1. Vast Infraestrutura signs crude oil transshipment agreement with ExxonMobil at T-Oil terminal Vast Infraestrutura signed a commercial agreement with ExxonMobil Brazil for crude oil transshipment operations at the T-Oil terminal, located at Porto do Açu (RJ). With the new contract, ExxonMobil becomes the twelfth active client at the terminal, reinforcing Vast’s role as a […]
Breaking News
1. MODEC signs strategic LoI for offshore SOFC power generation system MODEC signed a Strategic Letter of Intent on 29 January 2026 with Eld Energy and Delta Electronics to jointly develop a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation system for offshore and maritime applications. The agreement covers development of a 120 kW SOFC prototype […]
MR1 bid postponed
At the request of shipyards, Transpetro has postponed the deadline for submitting bids for the tender to acquire four MR1 tanker vessels. The new deadline has been set for March 9, exactly one month after the original closing date. The bidding process has been open since November and initially granted 90 days for bidders to […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is 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?
Brazil and Panama sign landmark agreement to develop a Green Maritime Corridor
Agreement aims to accelerate the energy transition of maritime transport, focusing on sustainable fuels and logistics innovation Brazil and Panama announced last Wednesday (January 28) the signing of a strategic agreement to develop studies for the creation of a Green Maritime Corridor between the two countries. The initiative is intended to promote the use of […]
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 Brazil, it not only survived the sector’s turning point but preserved operational relevance […]
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 Cantergiani (Market Intelligence Engineer), and Rafael Bortoloti (Media Relations). The agenda was led by Lalesca Costa, Camorim’s commercial coordinator, who […]
ANP: strategic decisions
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has advanced a broad set of regulatory and strategic decisions with implications for exploration policy, contractual frameworks, project development and Brazil’s energy transition agenda across the oil and gas sector. ANP approved the draft of the updated Production Sharing Permanent Offer (OPP) bidding round notice, […]
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 11,000 tonnes of potassium nitrate from Saint Petersburg, Russia. The operation follows official reinstatement of long-haul navigation and lifting of nighttime […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is 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?
West Carina: Seadrill and Petrobras extend contract
Seadrill confirmed the extension of the contract for the seventh-generation drillship West Carina with Petrobras, securing the unit’s operations in Brazil until April 2026. The drillship has been active under contract with Petrobras since November 2022, supporting offshore drilling campaigns in ultra-deepwater environments. Built in 2014, West Carina is designed to operate in water depths […]