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  • Oceanica contracts Norwegian shipyard for retrofit of PSVs

    Oceanica contracts Norwegian shipyard for retrofit of PSVs

    Oceanica has contracted with Norwegian shipyard Green Yard Kleven for the retrofit of two PSVs. The assignment consists of the convertion of two units for operations with ROV and offshore crane, commonly categorized in Brazil as RSV (ROV Support Vessel). The vessels, which are Marin Teknikk design MT6009, have recently been purchased by Oceanica. The first vessel is already at Green Yard Kleven, while the other will arrive at the shipyard in the next few days. Suitably, earlier this year Oceanica participated in Petrobras’ tender for the contracting of RSVs being placed first in two lots (A and D) after the reverse auction. For lot A, Oceanica shall provide a vessel with one Work Class ROV and a 10t capacity crane while lot D requires the same crane capacity but one additional ROV. It is anticipated however not yet officially confirmed that these vessels undergoing modifications in Norway are to fill in the awarded positions. In total, considering other two previously acquired vessels (Far Saga and Far Scout from Solstad) Oceanica has incorporated 4 foreign flagged vessels into their fleet.

     

  • Petrobras bids for PSV 4500

    Petrobras bids for PSV 4500

    Petrobras received this week offers for their PSV 4500 bid, a vessel that will be deployed in the Roncador field (75% Petrobras, 25% Equinor), in what was a very peculiar tendering process. The opportunity, initially released as a public tender, was later cancelled and re-opened as a “SEP” (an invitational tendering process with a pre-approved bidderS list). The intention is to replicate the pattern the Brazilian oil major had adopted for contracting processes in other assets owned by a Consortium (JV) and not just Petrobras, such as the PSV tender for Mero from 2 years ago. Interestingly enough, this time and for the first time, Petrobras opted to have their well-known reverse auction from public tenders implemented into a SEP, although no information was revealed at its closure. Petrobras aims to hire one PSV 4500 Multipurpose (Lot 1), which means any other lot will only be entertained should Petrobras fail to award a suitable candidate from Lot 1. The reverse auction itself was not different from other recent ones, where low vessel availability and a heated market drove daily rates to higher levels, or rather, stopped bidders from lowering too much… four undisclosed Bidders offered 1 vessel each, with the first placed at USD 34.282,00. If you wish to know more about participants and other tender details, please contact WSB.

  • Frade field revitalization campaign moves on

    Frade field revitalization campaign moves on

    PetroRio moves on with its revitalization campaign for the Frade field. The Brazilian oil company informed that the production for 7-FR-55H-RJS (MUP3A) well has started with production over 3.500 barrels per day. The well is the second to be initiated in this field and, according to the company, it was executed in 40 days. Ocyan’s semi-submersible NORBE VI is working for PRIO since last year on this revitalization campaign.

  • CBO Ipanema starts new contract with Enauta

    CBO Ipanema starts new contract with Enauta

    PSV 4500 CBO Ipanema has recently been awarded a long term contract with Enauta. She is currently under charter with Petrobras and upon conclusion will go on an adaption period in preparation for its new charter. The vessel will operate in Atlanta field which will soon have its expansion together with the arrival of Yinson’s FPSO Atlanta. CBO Ipanema was originally built for Petrobras’ fleet renewal program (Prorefam) and is concluding its 8 year charter.

  • Sapura esmeralda gets Petrobras contract extension

    Sapura esmeralda gets Petrobras contract extension

    Sapura Navegação has recently announced a two years extension of charter and service contract for its pipe laying vessel Sapura Esmeralda by Petrobras. The 300tons lay tower capacity Brazilian flag PLSV has been working for Petrobras since 2016 providing services and charter for the installation and recovery of flexible pipes in water depth of up to 2500m. The extension is in direct continuation of the current contract. Sapura’s pipe laying fleet is composed of another 5 vessels also in long term contract with Petrobras. It is noteworthy that Petrobras has a PLSV tender open for proposals which is expected to be closed on August 19th.

     

  • Petrobras concludes sale of Peroá field

    Petrobras concludes sale of Peroá field

    Petrobras has concluded the sale of the producing fields Peroá, Cangoá and the BM-ES-21 concession (Malombe discovery) which are jointly called Peroá cluster to 3R Petroleum Offshore S.A. The Peroá and Cangoá fields are located In shallow waters and have had from January 2022 to June 2022 an average daily production of 572 thousand m3 of non-associated gas. It Is said that the other exploratory block in deep waters where the Malombe discovery is located, shall be connected to the other two gas fields in the future. Earlier this year, 3R Petroleum issued a tender to hire a 150ton bollard pull anchor handler for the period of 5 years to provide supply duties, tanker offloading support, oil spill contingency and ROV services. The tender is still open and no vessel has been awarded.

     

  • Petrobras closes OSRV 750 tender

    Petrobras closes OSRV 750 tender

    As it is customary every year in chartering for Petrobras, another OSRV 750 tender has closed this week. However this time, things are looking a little brighter on the Owners’ side. Bidders had the option to offer in 2 lots, based on different mobilization windows. There were 13 vessels offered in Lot A, Bravante’s Viking Thaumas had the most competitive rate after the auction at USD 19.900,00. In lot B, 16 vessels were presented, with Astro Mero in first place at USD 20.150,00. As a consequence of high utilization of Brazilian builts and low availability of tonnage for reflagging purposes, the offshore support market has been picking up, with rates increasing across the board for all kinds of vessels. And it would not be different in this bid. When compared to the last OSRV 750 bid issued by Petrobras in the end of 2021, this represents almost a 30% increase on daily rates. Tender will now proceed to the offer validation phase by Petrobras, but should any hirings be confirmed at or around these levels, it will be the highest OSRV rates chartered by Petrobras since 2016.

    Ship VIKING THAUMAS (Supply Vessel) Registered in Brazil - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 9316440, MMSI 710022560, Call Sign PPLY | AIS Marine Traffic

  • Petrobras charters Aker Wayfarer for SESV contract

    Petrobras charters Aker Wayfarer for SESV contract

    AKOFS Offshore AS has signed a contract with Petrobras for its SESV (subsea equipment support vessel) Aker Wayfarer. The duration of the contract is approximately 4 years, and the services will commence in the first half of 2023. AKOFS Offshore will be performing the operations jointly with its partners Bravante for marine services and Oceaneering for ROV services, the exact same structure used for their other recently awarded vessel Skandi Santos.

    AKER WAYFARER - Akofs Offshore

  • Maersk group advances to the acquisition of South berth Of the Atlântico Sul Shipyard

    Maersk group advances to the acquisition of South berth Of the Atlântico Sul Shipyard

    APM Terminals, company owned by the Maersk group, presented this Tuesday 26/07 a R$ 455 million bid for the acquisition of an area adjacent to the South berth of the Atlântico Sul Shipyard (EAS) in Suape, Pernambuco. The auction took place throughout a judicial recovery by EAS, therefore the sale still needs to be validated by the Ipojuca Court. The closing of the transaction is also subject to regulatory approvals and licenses to install and operate equipment at EAS. Nevertheless, operations are expected to start by 2025. The shipyard´s management considers the arrival of this new player an important landmark for the state of Pernambuco, since it will lead to the implementation of new weekly and long range routes to Asia and Europe.

     

    ESTALEIRO ATLANTICO SUL | SHIPYARD / SHIP REPAIR

  • Total E&P extends contracts with Siem sister vessels

    Total E&P extends contracts with Siem sister vessels

    Total E&P do Brasil has declared the first of two options for the PSVs 4500 Siem Giant and Siem Atlas. The sister ships, which have been working for Total since 2017, are now firm until June 2023. The French oil major has two other vessels as part of their fleet supporting the offshore operation in Lapa field which are owned by CBO, namely CBO Endeavour and CBO Energy. Earlier this year, Total granted a one well extension for the drill ship Valaris DS-15. The option well which was in direct continuation of the firm program had an estimate of 100 days and is scheduled to end in August 2022.

     

    Siem Atlas - Siem Offshore

     

  • Carlos Portinho trusts swift approval of Regulatory Act for Renewables Offshore Energy

    Carlos Portinho trusts swift approval of Regulatory Act for Renewables Offshore Energy

    Carlos Portinho (PL-RJ), rapporteur of the Regulatory Act for Renewable Offshore Energy trusts a swift approval of the act is possible. The hopes are for a green light from the Infrastructure Commission of the Senate even before the mid-year Parliament recess. Upon approval, the act shall be sent for Presidential sanction until 14th of July. The act shall regulate the mechanism of concession of areas for offshore wind farms and other floating renewable energy facilities, such as solar power. The act provides certain stimulation such as the reduction of royalties from 5% to 2% as incentives in favour of the relevant capital expenditures of larger offshore facilities. Brazil has favourable conditions for offshore wind propjects and could host one of the largest portfolios in the world. 54 offshore wind farm projects are currently on the pipeline for licensing in the Brazilian Environmental Agency (IBAMA) with a total generation capacity of approximately 133 GW of power. Besides the traditional energy companies such as TotalEnergies, Shell, Equinor and Petrobras, several other offshore wind players are also on the prospective list. This is an important move in the direction of a regulated market, while other relevant policies and procedures are still on the drawing board. Our dedicated resources in the segment are insisting that a definition is also required on the tributary regimen that should apply to the local construction and importation of assets, equipment and resources in the new energy segment. Would the renewables segment host the same policies as given to other energy sources, such oil and gas? More to follow.

     

    Offshore Energy

     

  • TechnipFMC signs LOI for study with Equinor

    TechnipFMC signs LOI for study with Equinor

    TechnipFMC has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Equinor for an integrated Front End Engieering and Design (FEED) study for BM-C-33 offshore Brazil. The study will support the definition of the technical solution for the gas and condensate proposed development in Equinor´s final investment decision (FID). The FEED study includes the option of a direct execution award to TechnipFMC for the integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of the project.The BM-C-33 block was discovered by Repsol Sinopec in 2010 in the Brazilian Pre-salt and Equinor took over the operatorship in 2016. The field is located about 200 kilometers offshore Rio de Janeiro in water depths of up to 2.900 meters. Equinor operates the field with 35% interest, with Repsol (35%) and Petrobras (30%) as partners.

    TechnipFMC scores Equinor contract - Splash247