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Braskem’s new LR1 tanker begins naphta operations in Brazil

Braskem Trading & Shipping’s Beautiful Future has arrived at the Port of Aratu, in Bahia, beginning operations in Brazil as part of the company’s new generation of naphtha carriers. The LR1 chemical and product tanker can transport up to 89,500 m³ of naphtha per voyage and was designed primarily for the long-haul route between the […]

Tupi reaches 4 billion BOE in cumulative production

Petrobras’ Tupi asset, in the Santos Basin pre-salt, has reached 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent in cumulative production, becoming the first asset in the company’s 73-year history to reach this volume. The mark comes as Petrobras completes 20 years of operations in the area. Tupi was the first pre-salt system to enter commercial production, […]

Por Onde Anda? MSC Silvana VIII

MSC Silvana VIII arrived at Jinhai Heavy Industry, in the Zhoushan ship-repair area, on June 22. Nineteen days later, as Typhoon Bavi reached Zhejiang, the 8,401-TEU containership left the repair berth. It would never return to commercial service. Built in 2006 by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea, the Cyprus-flagged MSC Silvana VIII, […]

Bram adjusts PSV fleet amid flag changes in Brazil

Bram Offshore has adjusted the status of a group of PSVs following regulatory and operational developments involving foreign-flagged tonnage in Brazil. The Allie Chouest has returned to operations after changing its flag and resolving its regulatory situation. In June, ANTAQ granted Bram a 180-day Certificate of Charter Authorization (CAA), after a blocking process involving Brazilian […]

Boka Sub C: new project

BOKA SUB C LEAVES BRAZIL FOR NEW FPSO PROJECT IN GUYANA Boskalis has completed the preparation of its DP3 construction support vessel BOKA Sub C, which is set to begin a new offshore project in Guyana. The vessel spent the past few years operating in Brazilian waters, carrying out deepwater anchor installation and other offshore […]

PPSA to offer 13.9 million barrels in largest recent spot auction

Brazil’s Pré-Sal Petróleo will offer 13.9 million barrels of Union-owned crude from Búzios and Atapu on August 26, significantly increasing the scale of its recent spot sales as government entitlement from the pre-salt continues to grow. Brazil’s Pré-Sal Petróleo, PPSA, will hold its 8th Spot Auction on August 26, offering 13.9 million barrels of Union-owned […]

Yinson ranks first Petrobras’ Albacora tender

Yinson has been ranked first in Petrobras’ tender for the new FPSO for the Albacora revitalization project in Brazil’s Campos Basin. Petrobras opened the proposals on August 10 and applied the evaluation criteria established in the tender, resulting in the following ranking by global evaluated price: Yinson: US$2.298 billionCOOEC: US$2.842 billionShapoorji: US$2.900 billionMISC: US$3.057 billionBW […]

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Ocêanica and Officers reach agreement after negotiations

Oceânica Engenharia reported its latest proposal has been approved by a broad majority of officers and electricians. The agreement follows months of negotiations between the company and SINDMAR – Sindicato Nacional dos Oficiais da Marinha Mercante . Previous proposals had been rejected, and in July officers and electricians approved strike action after negotiations failed to […]

Skandi Amazonas reportedly refloated after 83 days

The Brazilian-flagged AHTS Skandi Amazonas was reportedly refloated on Thursday (August 6), 83 days after running aground off the coast of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, marking a significant milestone in one of Brazil’s most closely watched offshore salvage operations. The vessel had remained grounded since May 15, when it struck a rocky outcrop near Pedra […]

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Por Onde Anda? Armada 7807

Before arriving in Brazil, Armada 7807 had already completed offshore campaigns in Guyana and Colombia, including AUV survey operations for ExxonMobil in the Stabroek Block. Delivered in 2023, Armada 7807, IMO 9924302, is one of Ocean Infinity’s 78-metre offshore support vessels. Flying the Singapore flag and classed by DNV, the vessel was developed around lean-crewed […]

Petrobras suspends contracts for two AHTS vessels

Is Petrobras pioneering a new way to manage an aging offshore fleet? Petrobras’ decision to suspend, rather than terminate or replace, the charter contracts of the AHTS Geonísio Barroso and Yvan Barretto may prove to be more than an isolated contractual arrangement. It could mark the beginning of a new approach to managing Brazil’s increasingly […]

ACE Defender enters Petrobras contract under Capital Marítima

The ACE Defender has entered service under its Petrobras contract following completion of the operational and regulatory requirements associated with its transition to Capital Marítima. The vessel was accepted on hire after clearing outstanding technical and regulatory matters identified during the mobilisation process, including requirements involving Petrobras and the Brazilian maritime authorities. Earlier this year, […]

EAS East Quay reportedly sold for LNG terminal

ON OUR RADAR EAS East Quay reportedly sold for LNG terminal Mover and Somah have reportedly completed negotiations to sell the East Quay of Estaleiro Atlântico Sul in Pernambuco for the development of an LNG terminal. The sale is part of efforts to monetize underused assets and support EAS’s judicial reorganization. The restructuring plan assigned […]

NAM Atlântico returns as venue for Rio Innovation Week

The Brazilian Navy’s NAM Atlântico (A140), the largest warship in operation in Latin America, is once again serving as one of the venues for Rio Innovation Week, taking place at Pier Mauá from August 4 to 7. The multipurpose aircraft carrier welcomed more than 50,000 visitors during the 2025 edition and returns this year as […]

Brazil’s oil and gas production reaches 5.842 million boe/d in June

Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached 5.842 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in June 2026, according to the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). Production increased 4.1% compared with May and 19.1% year-on-year. The pre-salt accounted for 82% of total output, with 4.788 million boe/d. Búzios remained Brazil’s […]

Petrobras announces new gas discovery offshore Colombia

Petrobras has announced a natural gas discovery at the Sandia-1 exploration well in deep waters offshore Colombia, reinforcing the exploration potential of Block GUA-OFF-0.

DOF adds high-capacity AHTS Skandi Sandefjord to its fleet

DOF has added the AHTS Skandi Sandefjord to its fleet. The vessel has a bollard pull of approximately 400 tonnes, placing it among the most powerful anchor handling tug supply vessels in operation.

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Opinion: Petrobras cancelled the AHTS tender. It did not cancel the need

By Alexandre Vilela After 12 extensions, changing specifications and a difficult financing equation, revocation may have been the responsible decision. The mistake would be to disregard everything the process taught. Petrobras has revoked its long-running tender for the charter of Brazilian-built AHTSs, according to information obtained by One Energy. In an electoral year, cancelling a […]

TEN takes delivery of Anfield DP for long-term employment in Brazil

Tsakos Energy Navigation has taken delivery of the 154,850 dwt DP2 Suezmax shuttle tanker Anfield DP from Samsung Heavy Industries. The vessel will begin a ten-year charter with a U.S. oil major, with extension options that could keep it employed until its 20th anniversary. Anfield DP is the third vessel delivered under TEN’s current programme […]

West Carina completes 18-well campaign in Búzios

Seadrill’s drillship West Carina has completed its drilling and completion campaign in the Búzios field after more than three years of operations. According to the company, the rig delivered 18 wells while supporting the expanded use of Managed Pressure Drilling in one of Petrobras’ most technically demanding offshore developments. West Carina also became the first […]

Seacor Marine: when the fleet may be worth more than the company

Shareholder pressure has pushed Seacor Marine into a strategic review. The vessels appear valuable, but the real question is whether the company can produce an adequate return from operating them Seacor Marine has confirmed that it is evaluating a sale, merger, business combination or further asset disposals following pressure from significant shareholders. The argument presented […]

DOF extends Petrobras contracts for two PLSVs through January 2028

DOF has secured contract extensions with Petrobras for the PLSVs Skandi Búzios and Skandi Recife, keeping both vessels in operation offshore Brazil through January 2028. Skandi Búzios received a 516-day extension, while Skandi Recife was awarded an additional 550 days. Their existing contracts were previously scheduled to expire in the third quarter of 2026. The […]