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  • WSB tips – Open Tenders & More

    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?

    • Petrobras 2x OSRVs: Opportunity 7004326931 new deadline Mar 20th, 2025;
    • Petrobras 1x MPSV: Opportunity 7004338955 still closes today 17:00h LT.

    What else is happening?

    • A busy week full of good news. Brazilian market is on fire! đŸ”„
    • WSUT has started two 4-year firm PSV contracts with Petrobras.
    • Bram extended three contracts with Petrobras until the end of Q2 2025, started a PSV contract and is mobilizing several vessels that will soon be on hire.
    • The AHTS market is booming and CBO is dominating the spot market for Oil Companies with its Terra Brasilis series.
    • Camorim is ready to expand its strong presence in port support to the offshore sector as well. In addition to starting the Aegis contract and mobilizing the S178, they’re aiming to bring more vessels by taking advantage of their vast tonnage.
    • The 10x OSRVs newbuilding contract is still pending. What could be delaying it? 
  • Petrobras shaking up the market

    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 potential resurgence in the sector. In addition to these opportunities, Petrobras is expected to conclude nine more tenders by the end of May, with particular hopes surrounding the bids for eight new RSVs and two AHTS-TO vessels.

    This Friday (14th), Petrobras is set to announce the results of its tenders for the chartering of two OSRVs and one MPSV, the latter being a rare opportunity that has drawn considerable interest from shipowners. On Monday (17th), expectations are high for the conclusion of the SOB (flotel) charter bid, another unusual and noteworthy opportunity in the market.

    Looking ahead, Petrobras/Transpetro is expected to launch additional LPG carrier opportunities, along with a new wave of OSV bids, including OSRVs, PSVs, AHTS, and RSVs. The possibility of newbuilding requests further reinforces the company’s aggressive stance in expanding its fleet and strengthening its position in the industry as well as the shipbuilding industry.

    For more details on all available opportunities, contact comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com and visit cms.oneenergynews.com.

    WSB – We Support Your Business

  • Fuel: looking for a solution?

    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 Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) from DNV, reinforces the industry’s shift towards sustainable fueling solutions, moving away from traditional Marine Gas Oil (MGO), which is characterized by high CO2 emissions. Additionally, MGO is subject to carbon taxation per ton emitted, making it increasingly less viable from an economic perspective.

    However, the search for alternative fuels is taking different directions. Unlike the aviation industry, which has established a global standard, maritime transport remains fragmented, with companies betting on different solutions—ranging from LNG and ammonia to methanol and synthetic fuels. This raises a key question: how can the industry ensure the refueling capacity for these vessels across different continents and ports?

    “Beyond the alternatives already in the market, we see players exploring even more options. This is exciting, but could it become a structural issue? Imagine a vessel traveling between countries using a specific fuel—will all ports and bunkering companies be prepared to supply it? It might impose some route restrictions”, reflects Anidio Correa, R&D Environment Projects Lead at WSB Advisors.

    The future of maritime transport will be shaped not just by the fuel alternatives available but also by their global feasibility, including workforce training. The sector is moving toward an energy transition, but the lack of standardization could pose as significant a challenge as decarbonization itself.

    How do you see this issue evolving?

  • WSB tips – Open Tenders & More

    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?

    • Petrobras 2x AHTS-TO: Opportunity 7004388639 released Mar 10th, 2025;
    • Petrobras 2x OSRVs: Opportunity 7004326931 new deadline Apr 14th, 2025;
    • Petrobras 3x WSSVs: Opportunity 7004331236 new deadline Apr 21th, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    • Subsea7 progresses with AHTS for BĂșzios 8. Even though Carnival is over, market remains rattling and windows are challenging. Can SS7 keep up with the rythmn?
    • FPSO Bacalhau hooked up and anchored. Station keeping tugs all returned to Guanabara Bay, except some will not stay for long

    • Want to know everything about new requirements, contract windows, time charter, bareboat and spot opportunities, daily rates for each vessel, fortnightly meetings and countless other pieces of information? Get in touch with us to learn more about our package featuring the most complete database in the market: WSB.One!
  • Petrobras: new AHTS bid

    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 bidding process.

    The vessels must have DP-2, at least 150 tons of bollard pull and cannot exceed 25 years of age.

    Petronect opportunity: 7004388639

    For more information, contact: comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com

    Place your bets.

  • March 8: Happy International Women’s Day

    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.

    Together, we continue to build a more inclusive and equal future. Congratulations to all the women on their special day!

  • FPSO in Brazilian waters: boosting Mero field

    FPSO in Brazilian waters: boosting Mero field

    The FPSO Alexandre de GusmĂŁo 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 barrels of oil per day and the ability to compress 12 million cubic meters of gas daily, the FPSO will increase production at the Mero field (Santos Basin) by approximately 35%. Last Friday (28), Mero set a new production record, reaching 500,000 boe/d.

    “Mero is Brazil’s third-largest field in terms of oil in place and production, behind only Tupi and BĂșzios. Production will continue to grow with the ramp-up of the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and the start-up of the Alexandre de GusmĂŁo. We’ve heavily invested in technological development, which allows us to increase productivity while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, all with safety and integrity,” says Sylvia Anjos, Petrobras’ Director of Exploration and Production.

  • WSB tips

    WSB tips

    By Pedro Pellegrini

    • The FPSO Bacalhau arrived in Brazilian waters, bringing along Monjasa’s first offshore bunkering contract. The bunker trader secured a deal with Subsea7 to supply MGO for the three Boka tugs that towed the FPSO from Singapore.
    • Petrobras has concluded the EPRD Subsea Lines bid last friday (28/2).
    • Carnival eve is untouchable! Petrobras pushed back two bids that were due last Friday. They are:
    • 2x OSRVs: New deadline: March 10th, 2025.
    • 1x MPSV: New deadline March 14th, 2025.

    More details? comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com

  • Karoon acquires FPSO

    Karoon acquires FPSO

    Karoon Energy has acquired 100% of the FPSO Cidade de ItajaĂ­ from Altera Infrastructure & Ocyan for $115 million. The deal also includes approximately $8 million in transaction costs, with the bureaucratic procedures expected to be completed by April.

    The vessel has been operating in the BaĂșna Field, Santos Basin, since 2013 and has a production capacity of up to 80,000 barrels of oil per day (boed) and gas compression capacity of 2 million cubic meters per day.

    Karoon has owned the BaĂșna Field since 2020. Now, as both the field and FPSO owner, the Australian company will seek a new operator for the unit. Until then, Altera & Ocyan will continue managing operations.

  • Petrobras: plans, updates and challenges

    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/Caratinga, now under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model.
    * FPSO Alexandre de GusmĂŁo is expected to arrive in Brazil in early March.
    * A strong 2025 ahead, with new platforms entering operation and others ramping up.
    * Strategic focus on two key exploration areas: new reserves (Equatorial Margin + Pelotas Basin) and mature fields.
    * Attention to exploration opportunities abroad while also maintaining and optimizing existing assets.
    * The revised SEAP bidding rules now allow the winner of the first platform to supply the second, potentially helping recover delays.
    * BĂșzios Field nearing 1 million boe/d production. This week, it hit a new record of 800,000 boe/d, boosted by FPSO Almirante Tamandaré’s startup.

    What are your thoughts?

  • WSB Advisors in spotlight

    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 promote professional growth for students of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, expanding their connection with the job market.

  • Petrobras cancels FPSO bid

    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 requirements can attract new players. ✔
    – New players increase competitiveness. ✔
    – Competitiveness attracts better rates. ✔

    Result of the Fact of the Fact:
    – A new player placed an offer. ✅
    – Was the price really high, where is the market today❓
    – One bidder does not equal competitiveness. ❌

    “Sometimes one has to walk the walk to get to destiny. It’s a process.”, says Alexandre Mattar Vilela,managing partner and CEO at WSB Advisors