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FPSO integration in Campos Basin
PRIO is evaluating a possible interconnection between the FPSOs serving the Peregrino and Tubarão Martelo fields, following the model applied in the Phoenix Project, which integrated Polvo and Tubarão Martelo to reduce costs and boost opera
TRF-1 Reportedly Upholds Suspension of AFRMM Under Repetro
Sector press and legal analysts report that the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF-1) upheld the suspension of the AFRMM levy for imports under the Repetro regime, ruling that Portaria 72/2008 exceeds the scope of Law 10.893/2004
Union Oil Auction Set for July 2026
PPSA confirmed it will market 106.5 million barrels of Union-owned oil at the 6th Union Oil Auction, scheduled for 29 July 2026 at B3 in São Paulo. Volumes include 64 million barrels from Mero and 21.5 million from Búzios, alongside additio
Solstad Secures New Contracts in Brazil and the North Sea
Solstad Maritime announced new contracts for Normand Navigator, Normand Cutter and Normand Jarstein, covering a firm period of 175 days + 150 optional days, beginning between December 2025 and January 2026. Combined contract value is approx
Transpetro expands its logistics role with the integration of PB-LOG
Transpetro completed a new step in its strategy to expand operations in oil and refined-product logistics by integrating Petrobras Logística de Exploração & Produção S.A. (PB-LOG) into its structure. With the change, Transpetro now takes on
Rio-Niterói: ferries and tour
How about a different kind of boat ride? The Rio–Niterói ferry service launched a new route in early November: a two-hour tour across Guanabara Bay. The trip takes place on the first Sunday of each month, departing from and returning to Pra
Petrobras Unveils its 2026–2030 Business Plan
By Romulo Bacchiega Petrobras Unveils its 2026–2030 Business Plan, Signaling a New Growth Cycle with Direct Impacts on the Naval and Offshore Industry Petrobras presented its official 2026–2030 Business Plan last Friday, December 5, at the
Open Tenders & More
By Maria Eduarda Camba Dear All, 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 at Firjan – Business Plan in Focus – 2026/2030
Petrobras presents today (December 5th), at Firjan-RJ, its 2026–2030 Business Plan, already approved by the Board of Directors. The session, running from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., brings together suppliers, public-sector leaders and represent
Special WSB: Por onde anda?
Astro Tamoio, a OSRV built in 2016 and once part of Astromaritima’s operational fleet, stands today as a stark reminder of how governance failures can erase an entire asset. Her trajectory changed irreversibly after a fatal incident in 2021
WSB One: 17 years of fixtures that tell the history of Brazil’s offshore market
WSB One has just reached a milestone unmatched in this sector: almost 2,000 fixtures logged since 2008 — 17 years of contracts mapped line by line, tracking how the market evolved, where demand concentrated, which players led each cycle and
Offshore & Maritime Breaking News — Brazil
1. Equinor reinforces Brazilian portfolio with Bacalhau and Raia Equinor enters 2026 focused on Bacalhau, now producing up to 220,000 bpd in Santos Basin, and on the Raia gas project in Campos Basin, planned to deliver up to 16 million m³/d
Bid Status Update — Petrobras Cancels Ongoing Tenders
Petrobras has cancelled three opportunities that had been rescheduled to December 03rd, 2025: • At least 1x LH — Opportunity 7004497614• At least 1x FSV — Opportunity 7004492292• At least 1x LH — Opportunity 7004484466 All three bids have b
OPEN TENDERS — Petrobras Updates
New deadlines were released across ongoing Petrobras opportunities. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? • Petrobras — At least 1x LH: Opportunity 7004497614, new deadline December 03rd, 2025• Petrobras
Open tenders & More
By Maria Eduarda Camba Dear All, 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 advances SEAP as SBM Offshore’s FPSO proposals approved for Sergipe Deep-Water fields
SBM Offshore’s proposals were officially approved by Petrobras’ committee in the tender for the SEAP (Sergipe Águas Profundas) FPSOs. SBM submitted the lowest bids: US$ 4.1 billion for SEAP II and US$ 4.3 billion for SEAP I. Competing offer
Shell expands Santos Basin portfolio
Shell has finalized the concession agreements it secured during ANP’s 5th Permanent Offer Cycle in June, reinforcing its strategic footprint in the Santos Basin and broadening its deepwater operations. The S-M-1819, S-M-1821, S-M-1912, and
Special WSB: “Por onde anda?”
Launched with ambition, left unfinished and now drifting through years of silence. MT Abreu e Lima became one of the most emblematic hulls in Guanabara Bay. An Oil Products Tanker designed at 182.85 meters in length and 32.2 meters in beam,
Navy advances PROSUB25 with milestones for Tonelero (S-42) and Almirante Karam (S-43)
Brazilian Navy announced that the PROSUB25 ceremony will take place on 26 November at Itaguaí Naval Complex, marking two important steps: armament presentation and operational transfer of submarine Tonelero (S-42), and launch of submarine A
The FMM financing resumes through CAIXA with support for Camorim
Fundo da Marinha Mercante (FMM), under Ministry of Ports and Airports, reactivated financing channels this year with the return of Caixa Econômica Federal as an accredited agent. Camorim Serviços Marítimos secured funding for construction o
Solstad secures contract for AHTS Normand Topazio with Petrobras
Solstad Offshore ASA confirmed today (November 26) that it has signed a firm 4-year agreement with Petrobras for AHTS Normand Topazio. Contract starts in Q1 2026 and is valued at roughly USD 73 million. The vessel will support Petrobras off
Marlim (Bravante) secures ad referendum pproval from the FMM to expand its tug fleet
CDFMM has granted Marlin Environmental Services an ad referendum approval for a R$ 40.7 million priority to build six tugs at Estaleiro São Miguel, both part of the Grupo Bravante. This special form of approval — issued directly by the Dire
BRS leads underwater innovation
Brazilian Navy Highlights National Innovation: BRS Robótica Submarina Demonstrates Advanced Underwater Robotics in Subsea Cable Protection Exercise. Between 10 and 14 November, the Brazilian Navy led the second edition of the Submarine Cabl
FLIBS 2025: Technical Perspectives, Human Connections, and Strategic Impulses for WSB Advisors
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) has long transcended the definition of a mere leisure-marine exhibition. Today, it stands as a global meeting point where technology, shipbuilding, brokerage, finance, logistics, and lifes
Open tenders
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer.