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Green light to Brava Energia
By Rafael Bortoloti Brava Energia, established from the merger of 3R Petroleum and Enauta, has announced that it has received the “green light” from IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment) for the license to commence operations of th
WSB Seminar: partnership with WTN LAK
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce WTN LAK as a key partner and supporter for the 7th edition of the WSB Seminar! This exclusive event will gather leading professionals from the offshore industry, both in the audience and among our disting
WSB Seminar: partnership with NSI
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce NSI Group as a key partner and sponsor for the 7th edition of the WSB Seminar! This exclusive event will gather leading professionals from the offshore industry, both in the audience and among our disting
WSB Seminar: partnership with Pinheiro Almeida
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce Pinheiro Almeida, Pericia e Assist. Técnica Judicial as a key partner and supporter for the 7th edition of the WSB Seminar! This exclusive event will gather leading professionals from the offshore industr
New agreement for FPSO
By Rafael Bortoloti SBM Offshore has announced the acquisition of the remaining stake in MISC Group’s FPSO Espírito Santo. With this purchase, SBM will now hold 100% of the shares related to the vessel’s operations. Currently, the FPSO is c
Petrobras with new tender
By Alexandre Vilela Petrobras has just released the long-awaited OSRV New Building tender! An opportunity for up to 10 PSV/OSRV 5,000t dwt vessels to be awarded 8, 10 or 12 years with up to 6 vessels per bidder, with the deadline currently
OSRV bid results
By Alexandre Vilela OSRV bid results are out! This tender follows Petrobras’ attempt to recover from the previous opportunity, where nearly half of the bidders faced disqualification due to invalid fuel consumption tables, resulting in the
MSC: an incredible milestone
A remarkable achievement for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): the European liner giant specialized in containers has reached the milestone of acquiring 383 second-hand vessels over the past four years. MSC´s fleet totals in excess of 6
Welcome, Brava
The mystery has been solved: 3R Petroleum and Enauta have announced the name of the new company resulting from their merger: Brava Energia. In Portuguese, the term “brava” is an adjective that connotes courage. The merger discussions began
Boosting Ports with Innovation
By Alexandre Vilela The arrival of the Temporary Floating Pier in Itacoatiara, Amazon, is a significant milestone. This 277.5-meter unit by the Chibatão Group, equipped with three LBS 600 modules, ensures the continuous supply of goods, eve
Siem Helix and Siem Helix 2: new contracts
Helix Energy Solutions Group has signed the charter contracts with Petrobras for offshore units Siem Helix 1 and Siem Helix 2. The units remain under marine management of Siem / Sea1. Valued at approximately $786 million, contracts span thr
Special WSB: Prio: incentives for overcoming
By Rafael Bortoloti Besides working in oil exploration, PRIO develops a series of social projects, changing lives of a positive way. Since April 2023, for example, the company has sponsored nine Paralympic athletes: Alana Maldonado (judo),
A special meeting at Copacabana Palace
By Alexandre Vilela On August 24th, we have the exciting Conmebol Under-20 Intercontinental Finals! A special thanks to Evangelos Marinakis and Capital Maritime for graciously hosting a reception for the Rio de Janeiro shipping industry, al
WSB present at Navalshore
By Rafael Bortoloti This week, Rio de Janeiro hosted the 18th edition of Navalshore, Latin America’s largest naval industry fair in place. Our team of brokers and advisors was there with Daniel Buckley (Chartering Manager), Raphael Montes (
WSB present at Brazil Party II
By Alexandre Vilela August 21st: A Memorable Evening ICRJ In what was truly a highlight of the Navalshore week—the largest maritime trade show in Latin America—we gathered for an unforgettable evening at the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro. A
Brazilian Maritime Market: An Overview
By Rafael Bortoloti The Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro has unveiled a detailed report on Brazil’s maritime market, with a special focus on Rio de Janeiro. This report is one of the key sources we use to validate inf
Navalshore in Rio de Janeiro
By Rafael Bortoloti From Tuesday (20th), to Thursday (22nd), Rio de Janeiro will host the 18th edition of Navalshore, the largest maritime industry trade show in Latin America. The event brings together the key players in the sector at a cr
Eiffel Tower and offshore: an analogy
Francisco Francilmar from PRIO made a compelling analogy between the EiffelTower ’s enduring legacy and the potential longevity of offshore oil and gas assets. Just as the Eiffel Tower has surpassed its intended lifespan through robust engi
Mooring System Failures: A Cause for Concern
By Alexandre Vilela In the last 30 days, we’ve seen an alarming series of mooring line ruptures on Petrobras platforms P-38 and P-19, with 3 incidents on P-38 and 2 on P-19. These events, though unexpected, highlight the critical importance
WSB Advisors – Staff Announcement
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Genesio Ramos as our New Building Lead. With an extensive background and recognized expertise in the shipbroking industry, Genesio will collaborate closely with Paulo de Tarso Rolim de
WSB Advisors – Staff Announcement
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce that Daniel Buckley has assumed the role of Chartering Manager at WSB Advisors, increasing the seniority of our team. Daniel brings loads of experience to this position, having previously served as our Ta
WSB Advisors – Staff Announcement
WSB Advisors is glad to welcome Pedro Pellegrini as Intern, Market Intelligence in our Commercial team. Pedro joins us from CODERTE, from Rio de Janeiro, as Intern in the design and development of Guanabara Bay passenger transport projects.
New FPSO in Brazilian waters
The FPSO Maria Quitéria arrived in Brazil last week, ready to boost production at the Jubarte Field in the Parque das Baleias, Campos Basin, by 100,000 boed. Chartered by Petrobras, the vessel has the capacity to process up to 5 million cub
WSB.One: all information on your screen
Unlock the Power of Information with WSB Advisors! Ever wondered where to find the most comprehensive database in the offshore sector? Introducing WSB.One – your ultimate resource for integrated and cross-referenced data on vessels, contrac
Petrobras confirms gas in Colombia
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras has confirmed the presence of gas at the Uchuva-2 well, an extension of the Uchuva-1 discovered two years ago. Located in the Tayrona Block in the Guajira Basin in Colombia, Uchuva-2 is situated 31 km off the c