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Petrobras raises execution requirements in new AHTS bid
A recent amendment to Petrobras’ AHTS newbuild tender (Opportunity 7004345558) introduced provisions that may have broader implications for future offshore vessel construction projects in Brazil. Under the revised rules, bidders must now submit a preliminary agreement with the shipyard responsible for building the vessel as part of their proposal. More importantly, the selected shipyard becomes […]
Por onde anda? LAB 152
Not every offshore vessel leaves behind a trail that is easy to follow. Some spend years supporting offshore operations without attracting much attention. No headlines. No major contract announcements. No spotlight. LAB 152 was one of them. Built in 2008, the PSV entered service during one of the most significant expansion periods ever experienced by […]
Belov expands Bahia shipyard
Belov is advancing a major expansion project at its shipyard in Bahia, Brazil, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2026. The company is investing more than R$70 million in the development, which is expected to generate over 2,500 direct and indirect jobs. The expansion includes increasing the shipyard’s covered industrial area from […]
SBM and Solstad – Joint Venture
SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have formed a joint venture to order a newbuild multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel, with delivery targeted for the first half of 2029. The vessel will support the installation of ocean infrastructure, including FPSOs, and is designed for operations in both shallow and deepwater environments. The project builds on […]
Karoon assumes full operatorship of Baúna FPSO
Karoon Energy has completed the transition process and officially assumed operatorship of the Baúna FPSO, formerly known as Cidade de Itajaí, in May. The company acquired the FPSO from Altera Infrastructure and Ocyan in April 2025 for US$115 million, excluding transaction-related costs. Since then, Karoon and A&O have carried out an extensive transition program covering […]
Seastar Virtus begins new chapter in offshore operations
The PSV Seastar Virtus has officially commenced operations under a new contract, marking the conclusion of a refurbishment and reactivation program that brought the former Milan Tide back to active service. Built in 2003 by Estaleiro Promar in Niterói and originally delivered to Tidewater, the vessel spent years operating in Brazilian offshore waters before later […]
WSB Advisors — Open Tenders
Dear All, Below is the latest tender activity monitored by WSB Advisors, including new deadlines and recently released opportunities in Brazil’s offshore market. What has changed? Stay informed on key offshore developments — visit wsb-one.com, our data platform trusted by leading offshore companies.
Por Onde Anda? CBO Anna Gabriella
By Romulo Bacchiega During the rapid growth of Brazil’s offshore industry in the 2000s, offshore support vessels became an essential part of the country’s operational backbone. CBO Anna Gabriella was one of them. Built in 2006 under IMO number 9364306, the vessel emerged during one of the most important expansion periods ever experienced by Brazil’s […]
Petrobras unveils R$75 Bi investment plan
Brazil’s offshore and marine sectors continue to receive strong long-term investment signals from Petrobras. In two major announcements this week, the company confirmed more than R$ 75 billion in combined investments across Sergipe and Amazonas, reinforcing the strategic importance of offshore production, gas infrastructure, logistics, and regional marine operations in Brazil. In Sergipe, Petrobras announced […]
Baker Hughes extends deal with Petrobras
Baker Hughes has announced the expansion of its contract with Petrobras to provide integrated well construction solutions across oilfields in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The agreement strengthens the company’s role in offshore operations linked to the development of Brazil’s pre-salt resources. The project includes the deployment of advanced drilling technologies, such as rotary steerable systems, logging-while-drilling […]
Baúna projetct resumes production
Karoon Energy has resumed production from the Baúna Project in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, following completion of a planned 28-day shutdown for maintenance and revitalization activities. Production resumed on May 13, 2026, after the shutdown began on April 14. Following the ramp-up process, Baúna is currently producing approximately 11,500 barrels of oil per day. […]
MARKET NOTE | OFFSHORE & MARINE
Petrobras has officially postponed the closing date for Opportunity No. 7004345558, related to the chartering of up to two AHTS vessels along with the provision of specialized technical services. The bid, originally scheduled to close today, May 27, has now been rescheduled to June 16, 2026. The move further increases market attention surrounding what is […]
R.I.P. Johannes Solstad
The offshore industry has lost one of its true pioneers. Johannes Solstad, founder of Solstad Offshore, passed away peacefully at nearly 96 years of age — leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the modern offshore shipping industry. His life story mirrored the evolution of Norwegian maritime history itself. From sailing as a chief officer […]
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba WSB Advisors OPEN TENDERS Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. New opportunities were released across ongoing Petrobras tenders. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? • Petrobras — At least 1x OSRV 105: […]
ANP sets date for 2026 O&G bidding rounds
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has scheduled the public bid sessions for the 6th Cycle of the Permanent Concession Offer (OPC) and the 4th Cycle of the Permanent Production Sharing Offer (OPP) for October 7. Under the concession regime, the upcoming round may include five marginal accumulation areas and 495 […]
Saipem and Petrobras – MoU focuses on Brazil decomissioning
Saipem and Petrobras have signed a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate and potentially develop integrated solutions for decommissioning activities in Brazil. The agreement covers well abandonment and plugging operations, aiming to improve efficiency, sustainability and innovation levels in end-of-life infrastructure activities. It is important to note that the document is non-binding, meaning that […]
Por Onde Anda? Skandi Amazonas
By Romulo Bacchiega A vessel that deserves more respect than speculation Some vessels become known because they disappear from the radar, change names, lose purpose, or end up as footnotes in the offshore market. Skandi Amazonas is the opposite. This is not a story about a forgotten vessel. It is a story about one of […]
Staff Announcement – Vanessa Costa
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce the arrival of Vanessa Costa as the company’s new Brokerage & Commercial Strategy Lead. With more than 15 years of experience in the energy and offshore sectors, Vanessa brings a unique combination of technical expertise, commercial vision and international market knowledge. A Chemical Engineer graduated from PUC-Rio, she built […]
Breaking news
Wilson Sons tugboats surrounded the MSC Katrina into Guanabara Bay. The impressive New Panamax vessel measures 366 meters in length. Part of the operation could be seen directly from our office in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Petrobras announced R$ 37 billion in investments in the state of São Paulo through 2030, with a focus on […]
Capital Marítima announces Petrobras contract
Capital Marítima has announced a new contract with Petrobras, marking a significant step forward in the company’s expansion within Brazil’s offshore support market. The agreement involves the vessel Ace Defender, a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) that will now join Petrobras’ operations under a time charter contract with a fully integrated crew package. Headquartered in Barra […]
Por Onde Anda? Petrobras P-16
She had no disaster named after her.No inquiry. No memorial. No court case running twenty years later.Just steel. Just sea. Just oil — for decades, in 300 meters of South Atlantic waters. Platform P-16 — Petrobras XVI — was a semi-submersible of the pioneering Roman-numeral generation that quietly built Brazil’s offshore industry. Processing up to […]
Wärtsilä workshop at WSB Advisors
The meeting rooms at our office in downtown Rio de Janeiro hosted a peculiar event last Thursday (May 14). Wärtsilä, a global reference in technologies and solutions for the marine and energy sectors, arrived with an international delegation and held a high-level technical workshop with the full support of WSB Advisors team. The event brought […]
Wilson Sons launches new tugboat
Wilson Sons held this Wednesday (May 13) the launch ceremony for the WS Capella tugboat at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá, São Paulo. The vessel is the second unit in a new series of three high-powered tugboats being built for operations in Brazil. Built at Wilson Sons’ own shipyard, the ASD 2312-class tug features 70 […]
Shell Awards Marine Warranty Survey Contract for Orca Pre-Salt Project Offshore Brazil
Shell has selected U.S.-based New Wave Offshore Energy to provide Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) services for the Orca project, a major deepwater development located in Brazil’s prolific Santos Basin pre-salt province. The contract reinforces continued offshore activity in the region as operators advance large-scale subsea and floating production projects aimed at expanding long-term output from […]
WSB Advisors new database
WSB Advisors proudly presents this week a new updated version of WSB.One. More than just a database, WSB.One is the operational overview of the offshore sector. Developed by our software team, the immersive platform connects heavy engineering, operations, contracts, fleets, and market movements into a single experience. This new version arrives even more robust, expanding […]