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Constitutional Insights #3
Oil, Natural Gas and Other Fluid Hydrocarbon Royaltiesunder Brazilian Law By Luis Fernando Priolli The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) held hearings on May 6 and 7 regarding the Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality (ADIs) 4916, 4917, 4920, 4918, and 5038, respectively filed by the Governors of the States of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and […]
Maria Ciriaco: energy that welcomes, organizes, and connects
By Rafael Bortoloti Even before the computers are turned on and activity begins in WSB’s Advisors office in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Maria Ciriaco is already at work. As an Administrative Assistant, she is consistently the first to arrive, helping prepare the environment for another productive day. Her role, however, extends far beyond organizing spaces. […]
Kongsberg Maritime to acquire Berg Propulsion
Kongsberg Maritime has announced an agreement to acquire Sweden-based Berg Propulsion, in a move aimed at expanding its integrated propulsion portfolio across a broader range of commercial vessel segments. The deal brings together two propulsion specialists with highly complementary portfolios, combining Kongsberg Maritime’s advanced solutions for high-performance vessels with Berg Propulsion’s established position in merchant […]
Starnav signs Rolls-Royce agreement for new hybrid offshore fleet supporting Petrobras
Starnav has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to supply 40 mtu 16V 4000 M33S engines for ten new hybrid offshore support vessels contracted by Petrobras. Announced on July 9, 2026, the agreement marks another step in the renewal of Brazil’s offshore support fleet, combining larger vessels, long-term charter contracts and lower-emission technologies for offshore logistics. […]
Energy Talks – Rogério Ibrahim
By Rafael Bortoloti In a period marked by the expansion of offshore activity in Brazil, driven by pre-salt developments, new oil discoveries, and growing discussions surrounding the Equatorial Margin, the drilling segment has once again moved to the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Despite its strategic importance to the offshore chain, drilling remains […]
Digital Minds #3
The End of Intermediaries… or the Value of Judgment? By Fernando Vilela The other day, someone called me asking for information. They weren’t a client, weren’t interested in hiring anything, didn’t want a meeting, and certainly weren’t asking for a proposal. They just wanted a piece of information. Then came the questions: a vessel, a […]
11,000 tonnes of steel arrive at Ecovix as Transpetro tanker programme enters new industrial phase
The shipment represents more than half of the steel required for the first four Handy-size tankers and supports the expansion of production at the Rio Grande Shipyard. Every major project is defined by milestones that demonstrate its transition from planning to execution. For the Transpetro fleet renewal programme, one of those milestones has now been […]
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?
Tech Compass #3
The Future of Data Has Everything to Do with CDs and DVDs — Just Not the Way You Think Project Silica and the Future of Cold Data Storage By Romulo Bacchiega CDs and DVDs use lasers to write and read information on a physical medium. Project Silica, Microsoft’s long-term storage initiative, does something conceptually similar: […]
Wrist Group launches Wrist Offshore, unifying operations across three key markets
Wrist Group has launched Wrist Offshore, a new brand bringing together the operations of Strachans, Den Helder Stores and Wrist Boa Praça under a single identity focused on the offshore energy market. The move is part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen its offshore business by combining the capabilities of the three companies into a […]
Por Onde Anda? – Carmen III
The original name was Princess Ihuaku. The vessel was intended for Tidewater. The plan was for delivery in the early 2010s. But when the vessel was finally delivered in 2017, the offshore market was already a very different one, and her identity was also about to change. Carmen III began as hull NT8002, part of […]
Oceaneering secures Petrobras contract
A new Petrobras contract highlights the continued importance of subsea services in Brazil’s offshore sector. This week, Oceaneering announced that it has been awarded a four-year contract by Petrobras to provide ROV services offshore Brazil. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027 and will include two work-class ROV systems, specialized tooling packages, and monitoring and […]
Transpetro – Decarbonization plans
Decarbonization in shipping is becoming less about breakthrough technologies and more about combining practical solutions that can be deployed today. Transpetro’s latest initiative reflects this approach in practice. On July 2, the Petrobras subsidiary completed its first bunkering operation using B30, a marine fuel containing 30% renewable content. The operation took place at the Port […]
Vast and Petrobras: new agreement
One clause says a lot about where Brazil’s offshore logistics are heading. This week, Vast Infraestrutura and Petrobras announced a new long-term agreement for crude oil transshipment operations at the T-Oil terminal, located at the Port of Açu. The contract includes a take-or-pay clause, marking the first agreement of this type between the two companies. […]
CADE clears Subsea7–Saipem merger, but the debate goes beyond the approval
The offshore engineering market continues to consolidate, but the debate surrounding competition is far from over. Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has approved, without restrictions, the proposed merger between Subsea7 and Saipem, removing one of the final regulatory hurdles for the creation of what will become one of the world’s largest offshore engineering […]
FPSO Cidade de Niterói reaches the final chapter
After nearly 17 years producing offshore Brazil, the FPSO Cidade de Niterói MV18 has entered the final stage of its operational lifecycle. MODEC has confirmed that the vessel has arrived at a ship recycling facility in Denmark following the completion of its demobilization from the Marlim Leste Field, in Brazil’s Campos Basin. Delivered under an […]
A.P. Moller Holding’s Ocean Yield Acquisition Reflects a Broader Shift in Maritime Investment
Capital is increasingly flowing toward maritime businesses capable of generating long-term contracted cash flows. As shipping enters a new investment cycle driven by fleet renewal, decarbonization and rising capital requirements, investors are placing greater value on business models that combine stable earnings with long-term visibility. A.P. Moller Holding’s agreement to acquire 100% of Ocean Yield […]
SAAM Towage places order for four ASD tugboats at Belov
Chilean company SAAM Towage, one of the world’s largest port tug operators, has placed an order with Belov Shipyard, in Bahia, Brazil, for the construction of four new azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboats. Each vessel will feature 70 tonnes of bollard pull and will be equipped with FiFi firefighting systems. The newbuilds are scheduled for […]
Por onde anda? Norksan Copacabana
The name Skandi Copacabana became associated with an important phase of offshore support navigation in Brazil. Before operating under that name, the vessel was registered as Norskan Copacabana. Built in 2005 at Estaleiro Ilha, in Rio de Janeiro, she emerged during a period of expansion in the Brazilian offshore market, when demand for support vessels […]
Brazil and Norway: A rivalry on sunday, a partnership every day
On Sunday, Brazil and Norway will meet on the football pitch. In the offshore industry, however, the relationship between the two countries has long been built on partnership. Over the years, Norway has become one of Brazil’s most important offshore partners. From operators and shipowners to subsea specialists, engineering companies and classification societies, Norwegian expertise […]
ANP releases list of companies eligible for OPP4 and OPC6 licensing rounds
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has released the list of companies with active registrations eligible to participate in the 4th Permanent Production Sharing Offer (OPP4) and the 6th Permanent Concession Offer (OPC6), both scheduled for October 7. The list includes 19 registered bidders for OPP4 and 46 companies with active […]
MODEC and Eld Energy partner to develop SOFC power generation system for FPSOs
MODEC and Eld Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 1.2 MW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)-based power system integrated with carbon capture for future FPSO applications. Under the agreement, Eld Energy will lead the design, procurement and construction of the SOFC-based power system, while MODEC will develop the carbon capture facility […]
Búzios field sets new production record of 1.2 million barrels per day
Petrobras announced that the Búzios field, located in the pre-salt Santos Basin, set a new production record by reaching an average of 1.2 million barrels of oil per day on June 26, just three days after surpassing the historic milestone of 1.1 million bpd. According to the company, the increase was driven by the continued […]
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba WSB Advisors — Open Tenders Dear All, The following offshore opportunities have received updates in recent days. Here are the latest developments monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? Stay informed on key offshore developments — visit wsb-one.com, our data platform trusted by leading offshore companies.
Cade approves Subsea7-Saipem merger
Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) has approved, without restrictions, the proposed merger between Subsea7 and Saipem. The transaction, which will combine Saipem and Subsea7 into one of the world’s largest offshore engineering and construction groups, was reviewed for its potential impact on Brazil’s subsea installation and maintenance services market. Cade concluded that the […]