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Alvaro Antunes: the strategist who transforms innovation into global impact
By Rafael Bortoloti Founder and CEO of Intcom, one of the technology and innovation companies within the Westhon Group, Alvaro Antunes embodies the modern executive: restless, visionary, and driven by results. Since the company’s creation in 2011, though conceived years earlier, he has led Intcom along a consistent growth trajectory, positioning it as a benchmark […]
MacGregor advances offshore transfer safety
MacGregor, a global reference in the manufacturing of marine cranes and offshore equipment, has announced the successful validation of its advanced floating-to-floating motion compensation technology for the Horizon V4 offshore gangway system. The solution enables safe personnel transfer between two independently moving offshore units — such as a Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and an […]
Constitutional Insights #2
Water: Commodity or Common Good? By Luis Fernando Priolli In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a military offensive against Iranian targets, including key leadership figures, prompting an immediate response from Iran. Since the Islamic Revolution (1979), there has been intense rivalry between Israel and Iran; however, an open […]
Onboard Starnav fleet
Last Thursday, May 7, WSB Advisors was aboard the PSVs Starnav Libra and Starnav Regulus, from Starnav, for a courtesy visit with clients in Guanabara Bay. Representing WSB: Raphael Montes, Managing Director; Pedro Pellegrini, Shipbroker/Naval Engineer; and Maria Eduarda Camba, Shipbroker Intern. “It was my first visit to a PSV. What caught my attention was […]
NAVVIK: A new name at sea – and a serious Brazilian platform in the making
By Alexandre Vilela and Rafael Bortoloti A rebrand alone means very little in offshore shipping. What matters is whether a new identity reflects a real operating proposition. In the case of NAVVIK, the market is not looking for a logo exercise. It is looking for delivery, continuity and proof that a platform built in practice […]
Starnav Elektra in details
By Rafael Bortoloti Detroit Brasil shipyard, located in Itajaí (Santa Catarina), launched the vessel Starnav Elektra at the end of March, a new asset for Starnav. Currently in the final commissioning phase, including lighting, finishing, and system testing, the vessel is scheduled for delivery in July 2026. More than expanding the fleet, the project represents […]
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. New deadlines and opportunities were released across ongoing Petrobras tenders. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? * Petrobras — FPSO for Albacora Revitalization: Opportunity 7004415516, new […]
Digital Minds #2
The New Luxury: When Time Is Worth More Than a Rolex — and No One Notices By Fernando Vilela There’s a scene that has become routine in the corporate world. You’ve probably seen it. Maybe you are that guy. The other day, I was sitting at a crowded airport terminal — the kind that smells […]
Tech Compass #2
Energy Efficiency: Where Engineering Meets the Bottom Line By Romulo Bacchiega In offshore operations, fuel consumption and energy demand are high-impact costs—well-known and often dreaded fixtures of any OPEX spreadsheet. The novelty today lies not in identifying these costs, but in how we manage them. Energy efficiency, which for a long time lived in the […]
Energy Talks – Amanda Durante
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Durante. At just 28 years old, she proudly says she turned not being hired at Itaú Unibanco into the driving force to not only change industries, but also to become an entrepreneur and inspire other women. With support […]
One Energy – New magazine is out
The 18th edition of One Energy Magazine brings different perspectives on energy, offshore and global markets, including an interview with Amanda Durante, CEO of iGreen Energy Oficial, one of Brazil’s leading solar energy companies, as well as Luis Fernando Priolli’s reflections on water and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This edition also revisits major […]
Welcome, NAVVIK
NAVVIK is here. Maersk Supply Service Brazil has entered a new chapter, now operating under a new name, new ownership and a clear maritime identity: NAVVIK — guided by the sea. This is not just a rebrand. It is the transition of a respected offshore support platform into a Brazilian-led maritime company built on continuity, […]
Por onde anda? FPSO P-35
There are offshore units that operate quietly…And there are those that, even in silence, define an era. P-35 was one of them. For years, far beyond the horizon, she remained anchored in the Campos Basin, transforming crude from deep waters into one of Brazil’s most strategic assets: energy. Today, after more than two decades in […]
R.I.P Dalton Schmitt
Today we say goodbye to Dalton Schmitt — and celebrate the breadth of his journey and the legacy he leaves behind. Dalton was present at numerous WSB events and workshops, enriching every gathering with his elegance, generosity, and a rare enthusiasm that naturally connected generations. More than a highly respected expert, he was a true […]
ANP approves production unitization agreements for Sururu and Berbigão reservoirs
Petrobras has reported that it has been informed by Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) of the approval of the Production Individualization Agreements (AIPs) for the shared Sururu and Berbigão reservoirs, located in the pre-salt layer of Santos Basin. According to the company, the agreements entered into force on May 1. […]
Brazilian presence gains visibility at OTC
Around 30,000 professionals from the offshore sector are gathered in Houston for the 2026 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, which features a strong presence of Brazilian companies and institutions. At the opening of the event on Monday, BRAVA Energia stood out by receiving the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies for the […]
OTC 2026 to gather industry players in Houston
The offshore industry is set to convene at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, scheduled to take place from May 4 to 7 in Houston. Established in 1969, OTC remains one of the largest global gatherings in the offshore sector, typically attracting more than 30,000 professionals. The event’s agenda is expected to focus on topics […]
Petrobras starts production from FPSO P-79 at Búzios ahead of schedule
Petrobras began oil production from the FPSO P-79 on May 1, marking an early start compared to the schedule outlined in the company’s latest Business Plan (2026–2030). P-79 is operating in the Búzios Field, Santos Basin. The unit has the capacity to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and compress 7.2 million […]
Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard elected chair of Braskem board amid ownership reshuffle
Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, has been elected chair of the board of Braskem, following recent changes in the company’s ownership structure. The appointment comes amid the ongoing transition of control previously held by Novonor, marking a new phase in Braskem’s governance. Petrobras holds approximately 47% of voting shares and 36.1% of total capital in […]
Patrol vessel Mangaratiba
Marinha do Brasil recently held the launching ceremony of the patrol vessel “Mangaratiba” (P73) at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ). Following the ceremony, the vessel will proceed to the next stages, including harbor trials, sea trials, and weapons trials — preceding its commissioning into operational service. Full incorporation into the fleet […]
Wilson Sons tests drone deliveries for offshore support vessels in Guanabara Bay
Wilson Sons has started testing the use of drones to deliver and collect documents from offshore support vessels operating in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro. The operation is currently in a proof-of-concept phase and uses equipment from Speedbird Aero, with support from the company’s offshore base in Rio. Flights cover distances of approximately eight kilometers, […]
Petrobras reinforces Campos Basin strategy with Argonauta transaction
Petrobras announced an agreement to acquire 100% of a ring-fence portion of the Argonauta Field, in the Campos Basin, currently held by Shell, ONGC and Brava. The transaction involves a portion of Argonauta linked to 0.86% of the shared Jubarte pre-salt reservoir. The total consideration will be R$700 million plus US$150 million, subject to contractual […]
RSV Bid 2024: DOF awarded
Petrobras awarded this week four RSV-type vessels to DOF under bid 7004319394, launched in 2024. The contracts have a 12-year term and total more than R$11.05 billion, with an estimated day rate of around US$116,364 per vessel. The vessels will be built at the Navship shipyard. In addition, the same yard will also be responsible […]
Petrobras postpones AHTS newbuild tender
Bad news? At first glance, yes. But maybe not. The tender has moved from 27 April to 27 May, after a series of updates and adjustments to the specs. In plain English: Petrobras seems to be listening. And in a high-spec AHTS newbuilding tender, listening to the market is not weakness. It may be exactly […]
Open Tenders and more
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. What has changed?– What else is happening? VLI has begun a R$ 80 million upgrade of the São Luís Port Terminal (TPSL) in Maranhão, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2027. The project aims […]