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Petrobras revokes newbuild AHTS tender
Petrobras has revoked its tender for the charter of up to two newbuild AHTS vessels before the opening of proposals. According to the official notice, the company reassessed the assumptions that supported the procurement, the need for the contracting and its corporate priorities following an economic review of its projects. Petrobras concluded that continuing the […]
Por Onde Anda? Bram Force
More than a year after suffering a major engine room fire, Bram Force has returned to offshore operations in Brazil, once again working in the Campos Basin. Delivered by Navship in 2017, the Brazilian-flagged AHTS is part of Bram Offshore, the Brazilian subsidiary of Edison Chouest Offshore. On 8 January 2025, while operating near Petrobras’ […]
Mauá Shipyard advances plans to strengthen its market position
Mauá Shipyard has announced the completion of three strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening its position in the shipbuilding and offshore markets. The measures include obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates (Certidões Negativas de Débito, or CNDs), achieving compliance with the NORSOK M-501 standard for coating systems 7B and 7C, and modernizing its planning and control system. According […]
Brava Vessels – AHTS docking schedule
Recent movements involving AHTS vessels serving Brava Energia are linked to separate docking and replacement arrangements within the company’s offshore support fleet. One Energy News understands that Navvik Topper was mobilized to cover Bushbuck while the Bram Offshore vessel underwent docking and corrective maintenance. With Normand Turmalina now entering scheduled dry docking, Navvik Topper is […]
OceanPact agrees to acquire Dock Brasil
OceanPact has signed an agreement to acquire Dock Brasil, a ship repair and docking yard located in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. The transaction remains subject to corporate and legal steps, with completion expected by August 31. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Dock Brasil said its operations, contracts and client service structure […]
Breaking News
Breaking News | Brazil Offshore & Maritime Update P-52 remains offline after gas-lift riser incident Petrobras’ P-52 remains shut down at the Roncador field, nine months after a flammable gas leak led to an emergency shutdown. The ANP has not authorized its restart, and Petrobras has not established a return date. The unit was producing […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear Madam/Sir, We are 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?
One Energy magazine – New edition
The 19th edition of OneEnergy magazine, published by Westhon Media, features an exclusive interview with Rogério Ibrahim, CEO of Foresea. The issue also highlights Wärtsilä‘s presence in Brazil, along with profiles of Maria Ciriaco and Vanessa Costa, two of Westhon‘s key professionals. Also in this edition: – Columns by Romulo Augusto Bacchiega and Fernando Vilela […]
Por onde anda? Haidar
At around 8:45 a.m. on October 6, 2015, the Haidar, moored portside at Pier 302 in the Port of Vila do Conde, Barcarena, Pará, lost stability, listed and eventually sank. On board were nearly 5,000 live cattle bound for Venezuela. Although there were no human casualties, the accident became one of the worst socio-environmental disasters […]
DOF updates: Skandi Amazonas and Skandi Logger
DOF has provided a market update on the two most significant incidents involving its fleet in recent months, confirming the constructive total loss of the AHTS Skandi Amazonas while also outlining the latest developments regarding the electrical incident aboard Skandi Logger. Regarding Skandi Amazonas, the company confirmed it has declared the vessel a Constructive Total […]
Launching WSB Classic Boats
At WSB, we have always believed that the offshore, maritime and nautical sectors are not only about assets, steel, fiberglass, engines and contracts. They are also about culture, design, engineering intelligence and the ability to see value where others may see only a common boat. We are now launching a new experimental initiative: WSB Classic […]
DOF reshapes fleet
DOF has announced the sale of four Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), Skandi Mongstad, Skandi Flora, Skandi Feistein and Skandi Kvitsøy, as part of its ongoing fleet optimisation strategy. The vessels will be delivered to their new owners during the third quarter of 2026 while remaining on their existing contracts. The transaction is expected to generate […]
Oceânica officers approve strike as labour talks reach critical stage
Maritime officers and electricians employed by Oceânica have voted in favour of strike action after months of unsuccessful collective bargaining negotiations, marking a significant escalation in one of Brazil’s largest offshore support operators. According to Sindmar, 97% of those attending the extraordinary general assembly approved the measure following the rejection of three company proposals. The […]
Breaking News: Mayday Skandi Logger
BREAKING NEWS: Our newsroom has received an audio recording reportedly from the bridge of the Skandi Logger, broadcasting a Mayday distress call and an order to abandon ship near the P-37 platform in the Marlim field. The vessel’s position has been confirmed. Sources at the scene report that the vessel is already receiving assistance and […]
Barge grounds at Icaraí breakwater
UPDATE, July 22: The barge FLU IPÊ was removed from the Icaraí breakwater in Caucaia, Ceará, on Wednesday morning at approximately 9:00 a.m., concluding a refloating operation that lasted nearly 28 hours. Sulnorte Serviços Marítimos, the company responsible for the operation, said the work was conducted in accordance with the plan approved by the Ceará Port […]
Brazil approves 15 naval projects
The Brazilian Merchant Marine Fund’s Board of Directors (CDFMM) approved 15 projects focused on shipbuilding, vessel modernization and repair, as well as port infrastructure, during its 63rd Ordinary Meeting. Highlights include Petrobras’ plan to build five LPG carriers, Emgepron’s project to construct three 500-ton patrol vessels (NPa500BR), and Bahia Mineração’s (Bamin) Porto Sul private terminal […]
News has a new home
As our editorial activities continue to grow, all offshore news, market analysis and industry coverage previously published through WSB Advisors will now be shared by One Energy News. This evolution allows each brand to focus on its core mission. One Energy News becomes our dedicated editorial platform, committed to delivering independent offshore journalism, market intelligence […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear Madam/Sir, 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?
Petrobras: AHTS bid newbuilding posptponed once again
Petrobras extends AHTS tender deadline to August 21Petrobras has extended the submission deadline for its newbuild AHTS tender, with bids now due on August 21. This is the fourth postponement since late May. Petrobras has not disclosed the reason for the latest extension. Several shipowners have requested additional time to meet the financing documentation required […]
Editorial: Brazil has spent decades financing ships. Perhaps it is time to start building shipowners
The dispute surrounding Capital Marítima has exposed a question that reaches far beyond one company: whether Brazil’s maritime policy is preserving not only vessels and jobs, but also the entrepreneurs, intellectual capital and industrial capability required to sustain a genuinely national shipping industry By Westhon Media For generations, Brazilian shipping was shaped by companies closely […]
CMM Velocity begins operations under four-year Petrobras charter
CMM Offshore has announced the start of operations of the FOSRV CMM Velocity under a four-year Petrobras charter, marking the vessel’s return to service following the agreement announced earlier this year. The CMM Velocity is a Fast Oil Spill Response Vessel dedicated to environmental emergency response and oil spill prevention, supporting Petrobras’ offshore contingency strategy. […]
Por Onde Anda? MPSV Lagunero
Built for high-complexity campaigns and multipurpose support, the high-spec Mexican asset faces its most turbulent period yet, far from the offshore fields she was expected to serve and under judicial custody in Guanabara Bay. The Vessel The MPSV Lagunero (IMO 9761736) was delivered in 2018 as one of the modern centerpieces of the Mexican offshore […]
Atlantic Star arrives at Mauá shipyard
The semi-submersible Atlantic Star arrived in Guanabara Bay today under tow by the AHTSs Valletta and Xavantes and is expected to berth at Estaleiro Mauá S/A following the completion of its workover campaign for Karoon Energy at the Baúna field. The timing is significant. Constellation’s contract with Karoon covered a one-well heavy workover campaign, while […]
Vast: new take-or-pay agreement
Another take-or-pay agreement puts Brazil’s offshore logistics in the spotlight On July 7, WSB Advisors analyzed the first take-or-pay agreement between Vast Infraestrutura and Petrobras, highlighting the role of long-term contractual structures in Brazil’s crude oil export logistics. Less than two weeks later, Vast announced the renewal of its take-or-pay agreement with PETRONAS Brasil until […]
Building intelligence, not noise – A Data-Centric Approach to AI
By Yuri Domingues There is a very common belief about artificial intelligence that goes against everything I learned over the last few months working with data: that what matters is the model. That the secret is choosing the right LLM, the newest architecture, the most sophisticated fine-tuning. It is not. What research has already shown […]