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Market dynamics and fleet balance: key insights featured in Revista Portos e Navios’ latest issue
The latest issue of Portos e Navios discusses the current balance of Brazil’s offshore support fleet amid rising bid activity, newbuild programs, and the growing presence of foreign tonnage. Based on data from wsb-one and insights from Raph
UNIFESO Challenge 2025 Hackathon: Innovation and Collaboration in an Immersive Weekend in Teresópolis
By Rafael Bortoloti The UNIFESO Challenge 2025 turned Teresópolis into a true laboratory of ideas. Over a 24-hour immersive marathon, Computer Science students and ADS from UNIFESO came together to develop innovative technological solutions
New Drillship Arrival in Brazil
The drillship Etesco Takatsugu J, a 6th-generation unit with capacity to operate in 3,000-meter waters, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to start a three-year contract with Petrobras, valued at US$ 446 million. The agreement includes mobilizat
Special WSB: “Por onde anda?”
The former AHTS Varada Maresias — now renamed GNL 1015 (IMO 9468657) — was expected to mark a new chapter for Galáxia Marítima S.A., entering Petrobras’ OSRV tender program. Built in 2013 at ABG Shipyard (India), the vessel was reflagged to
Open Tenders — Updates and New Opportunities
New offshore tenders and revisions were recorded this week across key operators. • Petrobras — Opportunity 7004439824 revised: the original bid for six PSVs was reduced to one unit.• Shell — Opportunity 2742521175 released on September 22,
Brazil’s 3rd Permmanent Sharing Offer: Five Pre-Salt Blocks Awarded
On October 22, Brazil’s National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) held the 3rd Permanent Sharing Offer in Rio de Janeiro. Of the seven pre-salt blocks offered, five were awarded — Esmeralda and Ametista, in the Santos Ba
Brazil’s Offshore Decommissioning Agenda Gains Momentum at FGV Seminar
On October 22, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) hosted the 2nd Offshore Decommissioning Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities in Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together government officials, oil and gas industry leaders, legal experts, and
Transpetro launches tender for 18 barges and 18 push boats
Transpetro, a subsidiary of Petrobras, has announced a public tender for the acquisition of 18 barges and 18 push boats, with deliveries expected through 2028. The process is divided into six lots, three for barges and three for push boats,
Petrobras Secures Operating License for Block FZA-M-059 in Brazil’s Equatorial Margin
20 October 2025 – Petrobras received the operating license from Brazil’s environmental agency IBAMA to drill an exploratory well in Block FZA-M-059, located roughly 175 km off the coast of Amapá and about 500 km from the mouth of the Amazon
Weekly News
Open Tenders 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? FPSO Peregrino The FPSO Peregrino, operating in the Campos Bas
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?
FPSO Peregrino resumes production after ANP authorization
The FPSO Peregrino, operating in the Campos Basin, officially resumed production on October 17, 2025, following authorization from (ANP). The platform, operated by Equinor do Brasil, will now begin ramping up output after being offline sinc
FPSO Bacalhau begins production in Santos Basin
The FPSO Bacalhau has officially begun production in the Santos Basin pre-salt, marking a major step in Brazil’s offshore development. Operated by Equinor in partnership with ExxonMobil and Petrogal, the unit is among the most advanced ever
Special: Por onde anda?
Media reports say the AHTS Suvarna has been abandoned in Rio’s Canal do Cunha — leaking oil, listing, and the subject of investigations and actions against current Superpesa’s responsability. The once-formidable AHTS trio – Suvarna, Sudaksh
WSB Advisors at UFRJ: Exploring New Horizons in Naval Engineering
By Rafael Bortoloti At the invitation of the Naval League, WSB Advisors held a special talk yesterday (October 14th) for students of Naval and Ocean Engineering at UFRJ. Four WSB professionals shared their experiences and insights on the cu
WSB Welcomes Romulo Bacchiega as Head of Content & Sales
WSB Advisors is pleased to welcome Romulo Bacchiega, who joins the company as Head of Content & Sales. Born in Niterói (RJ), Romulo joined the team in late October with the mission of strengthening WSB Advisors’ communication and marketing
FPSO Cidade Angra dos Reis: Petrobras set to restart production
Petrobras has announced plans to restart operations of the FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis in the Tupi field, following compliance with safety requirements established by Brazil’s regulatory agency, ANP – Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Nat
WSB Advisors at UFRJ: where technique becomes strategy
This Tuesday, October 14th, WSB Advisors will take part in an event organized by the Naval League at the Technology Center of UFRJ, strengthening the connection between academia and the offshore industry. The meeting will be held in a round
Weekly News
Open Tenders What has changed? What else is happening? Petrobras nears decision to cancel Bid Vessel owners informed WSB that Petrobras may be close to take a final decision to cancel the current PSV tender, which had already been reduced f
Open Tenders Update
By Maria Eduarda Camba Petrobras has extended deadlines for multiple offshore opportunities, keeping the Brazilian chartering market active and competitive. What has changed? • Petrobras At least 1x LH: Opportunity 7004497614 — new deadline
Petrobras nears decision to cancel PSV tender
Vessel owners informed WSB Advisors that Petrobras may be close to take a final decision to cancel the current PSV tender, which had already been reduced from 17 to 6 vessels after several reviews to the tender requirements throughout this
TP-25 Gas Carrier Program — Current Ranking Overview
By Alexandre Vilela Following WSB’s previous update on the disqualification of one contender from Lot B of Transpetro’s Gas Carrier Newbuild Program (TP-25), the tender has now advanced into its decisive evaluation phase. Updated standings
Open Tenders Update
Petrobras has extended the deadlines for several offshore opportunities, now open for submission: • At least 1x LH: Opportunity 7004497614, new deadline October 20th, 2025• At least 1x FSV: Opportunity 7004492292, new deadline October 20th,
Petrobras: new oil discovey
Petrobras has reported hydrocarbon findings in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin. The company notified Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP) about the presence of oil traces in the Água Marinha block, in well 1-BRSA-1401DA-RJS. The well w
AKOFS secures new contract with Petrobras
AKOFS Offshore has secured a new four-year contract with Petrobras for the multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) AKOFS Santos. Built in 2009, the vessel will continue to provide subsea construction and well intervention services for the Brazil