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WSB tips – Open Tenders & More
By Pedro Pellegrini 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 shaking up the market
By Rafael Bortoloti New Wave of Petrobras Contracts Signals Market Revival! The recent Petrobras bids for chartering two AHTS vessels and constructing eight LPG carriers highlight a significant uptick in market activity, signaling a potenti
Fuel: looking for a solution?
By Rafael Bortoloti In February 2025, the maritime transport market saw a surge in demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels, with eight new tanker orders increasing the global LNG-fueled fleet by 50%. The data, published by Al
WSB tips – Open Tenders & More
By Pedro Pellegrini 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: new AHTS bid
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras has launched a new tender, now for the chartering of two AHTS-TO vessels, both with a contract duration of four years, starting in December 2025. Proposals must be submitted by the end of 31 March in a closed b
March 8: Happy International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women’s leadership, resilience, and innovation in all aspects of life. At WSB Advisors, we value and recognize the talent and significant contributions of women in our teams and communities. Toge
FPSO in Brazilian waters: boosting Mero field
The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão has arrived in Brazilian waters. Built by SBM and chartered by Petrobras, the vessel left China in December last year and is expected to begin production in mid-2025. With a production capacity of 180,000 barrel
WSB tips
By Pedro Pellegrini More details? comercial@wsb-advisors.com
Karoon acquires FPSO
Karoon Energy has acquired 100% of the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí from Altera Infrastructure & Ocyan for $115 million. The deal also includes approximately $8 million in transaction costs, with the bureaucratic procedures expected to be complete
Petrobras: plans, updates and challenges
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras held a press conference last Thursday (27), initially focused on its financial results, but executives also shared updates on key projects, which we highlight below: * New tenders for the FPSO Barracuda/Caratin
WSB Advisors in spotlight
Our team of shipbrokers gave interviews for a report by Liga Naval – UFRJ about the profession in Brazil. It’s great to see the Shipbroker profession being valued and its impact on the maritime industry. Liga Naval is a space that aims to p
Petrobras cancels FPSO bid
Petrobras Cancels FPSO Bid for Barracuda-Caratinga Revitalization The Fact:Petrobras has canceled the bid for the FPSO contract aimed at revitalizing the Barracuda-Caratinga fields in the Campos Basin. Fact of the Fact:– Lower local content
Merger: Saipem and Subsea7
By Rafael Bortoloti Saipem and Subsea7 have announced a preliminary agreement for a potential merger, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). If finalized, the deal will create a global energy services giant, possibly named Saipem7. Th
Allseas wins Petrobras EPCI contract for Búzios 10
By Rafael Bortoloti Allseas has secured a contract with Petrobras for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of subsea infrastructure at Búzios 10, approximately 180 km offshore. The official value has not been
WSB tips
Petrobras SDSVs Opportunity 7004370497 with new deadline: Apr 22nd, 2025. Petrobras hosted a live session to discuss hybrid propulsion for AHTS and RSV newbuild tenders, aiming for cleaner and more efficient fuel alternatives. Subsea7 issue
FPSO Petrojarl I: new owner – lifespan extension
By Rafael Bortoloti Amplus Energy Acquires FPSO Petrojarl I Amplus Energy has announced the acquisition of the FPSO Petrojarl I from Altera Infrastructure, marking a new phase of investment for the company. Financial details were not disclo
Petrobras Outlines Ambitious Investment Plan
During Transpetro’s event launching the bid for eight gas carriers, Petrobras’ President Magda Chambriard detailed key projects and reinforced ongoing commitments: • “Hit the gas”: Increasing local content requirements from 40% to 65% for g
Opportunity: new LPG bid
Transpetro/Petrobras to Expand Fleet with New Gas Carrier Tender Transpetro (Petrobras) annouced the awaited public international tender for the construction of 8 Gas carriers to close in 90 days, to a total fleet after deliveries from 6 to
Sustainable AHTS coming to Brazil
By Rafael Bortoloti Solstad Offshore announced that the AHTS Normand Ferking is on its way to Brazil. WSB, the owner of the largest and reliable market database, reveals that the vessel will begin a three-year contract with Petrobras. The v
Búzios field: boosting Brazil production?
By Rafael Bortoloti Búzios Field: A Game Changer for Brazil’s Oil Production? Petrobras has announced that the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré started production on February 15. Operating in the Búzios field, within the pre-salt layer of the Santo
Brava and Trafigura: agreement
Brava Energia has signed a contract to sell 6 million barrels of oil from the Atlanta Field consortium (80% Brava, 20% Westlawn) to Trafigura PTE, a global player in the trade and logistics of oil, refined products, metals, minerals, gas, a
BNDES: R$6 billion for Naval Projects
By Rafael Bortoloti The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$6 billion in credit for projects funded by the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) in 2024, the highest amount in 12 years. This marks a significant increase compared to the p
Petrobras and Tranpetro: updates bids coming
Coming soon: Transpetro is about to release the Gas Carrier New Build tender. Monday next week? (17/2). Let’s stay tuned. The new tender shall come out to market in connection with the previous tanker handy-size being signed. Things are mov
Sports as an Ally in the Corporate World
Supporting sports goes beyond competitions and athletes.It serves as a foundation for developing essential skills that also drive success in the corporate world. Discipline, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance are crucial values for both
Camorim: exciting news
By Rafael Bortoloti Camorim has officially started a four-year contract with Petrobras for the LH C-Salvador, supporting platform operations in the Campos Basin. But this isn’t the only reason for celebration. The company also marked the st