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DOF and Petrobras: renewed support
DOF Secures New SURF Campaign in Brazil and Extends Skandi Salvador Charter DOF has secured a new contract for its Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Skandi Achiever in Brazil, supporting an offshore service and survey scope tied to a SURF project. Operations are expected to begin in early May and will span three campaigns throughout 2025. […]
Subsea7 Secures Over $1.25 Billion Contract for Búzios 11 with Petrobras
Subsea7 has been awarded a major contract by Petrobras for the development of Búzios 11 in the Santos Basin. The scope includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of 112 kilometers of rigid risers and flowlines. Offshore activities are scheduled across 2027 and 2028. This contract reinforces Subsea7’s expanding role in Brazil, following other significant […]
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 approximately USD 1.5 billion to reach a production target of 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) […]
Solstad Secures Three Long-Term Contracts with Petrobras
Solstad Offshore has signed new charter agreements with Petrobras for two AHTS vessels, including one equipped with an ROV. The contracts are set for four years, with operations starting in Q1 2026. The vessels will be sourced from the global fleet of Solstad Maritime, in which Solstad Offshore holds a 27.3% stake. Additionally, the CSV […]
WSB tips – 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?
Web Summit Rio 2025
Web Summit Rio 2025 Gathers Global Tech Leaders and Startups in Brazil The third edition of Web Summit Rio took place from April 27 to April 30, bringing together around 34,000 participants and 1,400 startups to discuss the future of technology across key industries. This year’s agenda focused on artificial intelligence, climate change, social media […]
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?
PSV Opportunities – “Bring me everyone”
Yesterday (April 24), Petrobras has launched a large-scale tender to charter up to 18 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). The deadline for proposal submissions is May 19 at 5:00 p.m., and the opportunity is open to both Brazilian and international flags. Contracts will have a duration of four years. The process follows Petrobras’ traditional closed-bid model, […]
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 Logger, upon request by Norskan/ DOF Subsea, featuring a VTC of $86,483.00, in Lot B2a. In […]
WSSV Bid Petrobras
Petrobras has announced the preliminary results of a tender to charter up to three Well Stimulation Support Vessels (WSSVs), divided into four lots—two for Brazilian-flagged vessels and two for international ones. The bidders include Baker Hughes, Halliburton and Schlumberger. This type of tender results in three separate contracts for the awarded company(ies): one for the […]
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 successfully deployed a 120t torpedo anchor without A-Frame, using the In-Line Tensioner (ILT) for the first time.
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 Brazil’s leading maritime and port support companies, this evolution reflects Camorim’s solid track record and growing influence in the sector. Headquartered […]
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 emit 85% of the total CO2 emissions from international shipping. A total of 63 countries supported the measure, including Brazil, […]
BW Energy: Golfinho Field
BW Energy has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a new development at the Golfinho field, targeting increased production, lower operating costs, and an additional 3,000 barrels of oil per day starting in 2027. The company plans to invest approximately USD 107 million in the initiative. Located in the Espírito Santo Basin, the Golfinho […]
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?
Camorim celebrates new arrival
Camorim celebrates the delivery of its newest vessel, the ASD tug C-Condor, handed over last week in Itajaí by Detroit Brasil. This is the fourth vessel in a five-unit series of azimuth stern drive tugs ordered by the company, each boasting 70 tons of bollard pull. The first three units, C-Falcão, C-Fênix, and C-Albatroz, were […]
Campo de Búzios: projects
Petrobras is preparing to launch a new tender for the Búzios 12 project later this semester, according to a Reuters report. The contract will follow the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and cover the deployment of a new FPSO with a production capacity of up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and 5.5 million cubic meters […]
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 limited public disclosure. Even so, WSB Advisors can provide the following details: The vessels will […]
WSB Advisors: Job Opportunity
WSB Advisors is hiring! Position: Offshore Shipbroker Intern Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil At WSB Advisors, we don’t offer just internships—we build careers. We’re seeking a talented and ambitious Offshore Shipbroker Intern to join our Commercial team and be part of one of the most dynamic work environments in the offshore and maritime industry. This […]
Petrobras new tender
Petrobras has launched a new tender for the permanent abandonment of dry-completion offshore wells, decommissioning of jackets, and plugging of oil, gas, or water wells, including supply of materials. The opportunity, listed under number 7004427678, is open for proposal submissions until June 10th. The scope covers six wells located in Bahia, primarily near the city […]
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 from carbon steel, the AP 5 measures 42.5 meters in length, with a 2.3-meter draft, a total […]
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?
WSB and mountain bike
Fernando Vilela Covers First Two Rounds of MTB World Series in Araxá Fernando Vilela, YouTuber from Café na Trilha and CMO of WSB Advisors is heading to Araxá, Minas Gerais, this Friday (April 4). Invited by Rogério Bernardes Ferreira of Copa Internacional de Mountain Bike – CIMTB he will provide exclusive content covering the first […]
Wrap-up CERAWeek
Yesterday, Intcom Solutions organized the “Insights and Reflections: Post-CERAWeek Panel Discussion” at the WSB Advisors office. Around 30 leaders from the offshore and maritime industries are gathering to exchange insights and analyze the latest trends, innovations, and challenges, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and sustainability. In the first session, Rafael Coelho from TideWise […]
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 FPSO P-80 has departed the CIMC Raffles shipyard in China and is now en route to Singapore, […]