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Café na Trilha: breaking news
Fernando Vilela, CMO of WSB Advisors and Westhon and the creator behind Café na Trilha, one of Brazil’s leading cycling channels, begun June with a series of memorable and rewarding achievements.” He was invited to attend the launch event for Shimano’s new XTR line. Held in the countryside of São Paulo, the event brought together […]
Meet CNOOC
Intcom Solutions and WSB Advisors hosted “Roof for The Tops” yesterday, June 5, to welcome part of the CNOOC delegation. The event brought together around 35 executives from leading offshore and energy companies on Westhon’s rooftop, creating a relaxed yet strategic space for exchanging ideas, insights, and strengthening industry connections. The evening combined quality networking […]
Breaking news
· Solstad has confirmed the signing of contracts with Petrobras for the AHTS vessels Normand Sigma and Normand Sirius scheduled to begin in Q1 2026. Both contracts will run for four years with a combined gross value of approximately USD 210 million. · WSB Advisors was present and proudly served as one of the sponsors […]
Nor-shipping: Petrobras updates
On Wednesday, June 4, Petrobras delivered a comprehensive update on Brazil’s oil and gas landscape during the seminar “Brazil Nor-Shipping 2025: Future-Proofing Maritime Collaboration Between Brazil and Norway,” held as part of Nor-Shipping 2025. The session was led by Marcio Pereira and attended by key stakeholders from the offshore and maritime sectors, highlighting the main […]
Transpetro bid
Transpetro , a subsidiary of Petrobras, has launched a tender for the acquisition of four barges (3,000 DWT), four pushers and one ASD tug, marking its official entry into inland waterway navigation. The move is part of a broader plan to contract 20 barges, 20 pushers, and four ASD tugs by the end of next […]
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 Council. Since moving to the city in late 2023, he’s consistently highlighted the region in his videos through Café na […]
Petrobras: local content plans
Petrobras President Magda Chambriard announced on Monday (May 26) that the company will contract 48 vessels, all with significant local content in their construction. The initiative will require a BRL 118 billion investment in Brazil and is expected to generate 180,000 new job opportunities. The announcement was made during the “Productive Sector Initiatives and Green […]
FPSO starts operations
FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão Begins Production in the Mero Field The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão officially began operations last weekend in the Mero Field, part of the Libra Block in the Santos Basin. Built by SBM Offshore and chartered by Petrobras, the vessel departed China in December 2024, arrived in Brazil in March, and commenced […]
WSB Advisors in Norway
WSB Advisors Heads to Europe for Nor-Shipping 2025Pedro Pellegrini, Shipbroker Intern, and Raphael Montes, Proposals Manager & Partner, are gearing up for a two-week business trip to Europe, where they will represent WSB Advisors at the 60th edition of Nor-Shipping, the industry’s most prestigious offshore and maritime event, taking place in Oslo, Norway. Scheduled from […]
WSB Advisors at Camorim’s party
Camorim marked its 30th anniversary yesterday (May 21) with a special event at Espaço Costa Hall, in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together leaders and professionals from across Brazil’s offshore and maritime industries. The evening was filled with celebration and optimism, and featured a vibrant performance by samba icon Dudu Nobre. The event highlighted Camorim’s impressive […]
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. Both joined our Rio de Janeiro office this week and are embarking on their professional […]
Marechal Duque de Caxias: peak production
The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias has reached its peak production yesterday (May 19), hitting 180,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd). Located in Mero field, Santos Basin pre-salt, the unit sits 180 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in 2,000 meters of water depth. The ramp-up took just 201 days, a remarkable […]
Petrobras: agreements with Prosafe and DOF
By Rafael Bortoloti Market Update: Major Contract Awards for Prosafe and DOF with Petrobras Petrobras has awarded Prosafe a significant tender for the provision of the Safe Notos, a semi-submersible accommodation and maintenance vessel (UMS). The total contract is valued at approximately USD 204 million and includes a firm four-year commitment beginning in September 2026, […]
Brazilian Equatorial Margin: new phase
By Rafael Bortoloti Ibama has approved Petrobras’ Oilspill Wildlife Protection and Response Plan, a key component of the company’s Individual Emergency Plan for offshore exploration in Block FZA-M-59, located in the Foz do Amazonas Basin. This approval marks an important procedural step but does not yet authorize exploration in the Equatorial Margin but rather to […]
Investment to boost Rio de Janeiro
By Rafael Bortoloti The Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), managed by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, has approved R$6.6 billion in investments for the state of Rio de Janeiro. The funding, announced last week, focuses on naval and port projects, particularly those supporting the oil and gas industry. Among the 14 projects approved is the […]
WSB Market Updates
Petrobras has awarded contracts to the Asso Trentuno and Asso Ventinove. The Asso Trentuno has already begun operations under a four-year firm contract with extension options, while the Asso Ventinove is awaiting final clearance to commence. Navship continues its impressive growth. The shipyard recently submitted bids for the latest RSV newbuilding tender, competing alongside two […]
WSB Office outings
By Rafael Bortoloti Anidio Correa, R&D Environment Projects Lead at WSB Advisors, participated in the breakfast seminar Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening Collaboration Between Norway and Brazil this Friday (May 16) in Rio de Janeiro. The event, organized by the NBCC – Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in honor of Norway’s Constitution Day, celebrated on […]
RSV bids: results are out
Petrobras Releases Commercial Ranking for Eight Newbuild RSV Tender Petrobras has published the long-awaited commercial ranking for its tender to charter up to eight newbuild RSVs. As a preliminary result, four slots have been awarded to Bram and four to DOF (LOT L). The process, which began in October, is divided into 12 lots, with […]
Energy Talks – 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 significant improvements across various vessels. Most recently, she was transferred to ECO’s headquarters in Cut Off, […]
Aram block: opportunities
Petrobras Highlights Potential of Aram Block in Latest Update Petrobras Exploration and Production Director Sylvia Anjos provided updates on key projects during a press conference on Tuesday (May 13). Sylvia emphasized the significance of the Aram block in the Santos Basin, describing it as a milestone of the company’s current strategy alongside future investments in […]
New WSB magazine is out!
One. Energy Magazine Now Live! The latest edition of One. Energy is here, featuring an exclusive interview with Fernanda Hille, a pioneering naval engineer at Estaleiro Navship. Known for her transformative work in Bram’s fleet, Hiller’s achievements recently earned her a stint at Edison Chouest Offshore U.S. headquarters. Also in this issue: • Discovering Marina […]
Petrobras: new oil discovery
Petrobras Confirms New Oil Discovery in Santos Basin Petrobras has confirmed the presence of high-quality, contaminant-free oil in well 3-BRSA-1396D-SP, located in the Aram block of the Santos Basin. The well, drilled at a water depth of 1,952 meters, revealing a promising oil-bearing interval through electric logs, gas evidence, and fluid sampling. Laboratory analyses will […]
WSB tips – Open tenders & more
By Pedro Pellegrini 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?
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 costs, was initiated in February. Operating in the Baúna Field in the Santos Basin since 2013, the […]
WSB and Westhon at OTC Houston
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is underway in Houston, running from May 5 to 8, and is expected to attract over 30,000 professionals. High-profile figures like Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, and Sérgio Bacci, CEO of Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A., are among the attendees, reinforcing the event’s significance as a global hub for […]