EAS reaches 90 vessel repair projects in five years

Estaleiro Atlântico Sul (EAS), in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, has completed 90 vessel repair projects over the past five years, expanding its repair portfolio across a broad range of vessel types and offshore assets operating in Brazilian waters.

The shipyard has handled containerships, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, oil tankers, gas carriers, offshore support vessels and other special-purpose units.

Recent projects have also included offshore assets. In 2025, EAS handled units such as GranEnergia Reliance I and Posh Arcadia, while the ADMarine 511 jack-up rig also underwent modifications and adaptations at the yard before entering operations in Brazil.

EAS has also been following demand from the shuttle tanker segment. At the end of 2024, the shipyard docked a Suezmax DP shuttle tanker operating in Brazil.

Brazil remains one of the main markets for shuttle tanker operations. During the second quarter of 2026, 15 of KNOT Offshore Partners’ 19 vessels were operating in Brazil, while Transpetro currently operates seven DP shuttle tankers and has contracted nine additional Suezmax DP2 vessels for delivery through 2028.

For EAS CEO Roberto Brisolla, the past five years have helped the shipyard improve its technical efficiency while meeting requirements related to deadlines, quality and compliance.

The repair operation has also contributed to strengthening the supply chain supporting vessel maintenance activities.

“With our repair operations, we help strengthen the supply chain. Today, we have easy access to the purchase and availability of materials and spare parts for vessels,” said EAS Director Leo Delarole.

The shipyard currently employs around 500 permanent workers, with its workforce reaching approximately 1,000 professionals depending on the complexity and number of projects being carried out simultaneously.