Tag: navalshore

  • Navalshore – Petrobras bid update

    Navalshore – Petrobras bid update

    By Fernando Vilela and Ronaldo Lima

    At the opening of Navalshore today, Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A. CEO Sérgio Bacci announced the effectiveness of the contract for the construction of Handy size tankers at the Ecovix shipyard, under the Ecovix-Mac Laren consortium. These vessels, intended for Transpetro, will strengthen Brazil’s cabotage operations and the distribution of oil products along the coast.

    The contract, signed earlier this year between April/ May, now enters into force, marking a significant step for Brazil’s shipbuilding sector and reinforcing the strategic role of domestic yards in supporting the country’s energy logistics.

  • Breaking News | Contracts, Connectivity, Autonomy — and a Key Industry Countdown

    Breaking News | Contracts, Connectivity, Autonomy — and a Key Industry Countdown

    Camorim has kicked off a new multi-year contract with Petrobras for the Line Handler C-Sepetiba. The vessel will remain on standby to support offshore units across the Campos and Espirito Santo Basins, handling emergency response, offload, backload and ship-to-ship operations.

    TideWise, the company behind Brazil’s first registered autonomous vessel, the USV Tupan, continues its upward momentum. Following domestic success, Tidewise is now preparing to expand into European markets, marking a key milestone in the internationalization of Brazilian maritime technology.

    Meanwhile, Transpetro, a Petrobras subsidiary, has completed a full modernization of communications systems across its fleet of 26 vessels through the PROMAR project. The upgrade brings faster, more stable and unlimited connectivity, significantly improving crew well-being and operational efficiency. With seamless access to internet, seafarers now benefit from video calls, onboard entertainment and telemedicine services.

    We’re now just 30 days away from Navalshore 2025, the largest maritime industry fair in Latin America. Scheduled for August 19–21 in Rio de Janeiro, the event will feature 136 exhibitors representing over 400 brands across 10,000m² of expanded space.

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  • WSB present at Navalshore

    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 (Proposals Manager), Ronaldo Lima (Senior Advisor), Paulo Rolim (Advisory Services Lead) Genésio Ramos (Newbuild Lead), Pedro Pellegrini (Market Intel) and Maurício Almeida, our esteemed partner from Pinheiro Almeida.

    We had the privilege of engaging with leading industry professionals, including Carlos Eduardo Pereira (aka Cae), CEO of Starnav; Carlos Renato Pena, CEO of Camorim; and Juraci Gesteira, partner of Belov. WSB Advisors also leveraged our relationships with key players in the offshore sector, such as Estaleiro Atlântico Sul and Vard.

    Earlier this week, we published an article with more details about Navalshore. Click here to read it.

  • navalshore in Rio de Janeiro

    navalshore in Rio de Janeiro

    Last week, Rio de Janeiro hosted Navalshore, Latin America’s leading shipbuilding and offshore event. With the presence of WSB Advisors, Navalshore brought together hundreds of national and international shipowners, shipyards, manufacturers and providers.There were 19 speeches between Tuesday and Thursday with over 86 exhibitors including companies such as Belov and Vale as well as some shipyards. This was the 17th edition of the event.