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  • WSB Advisors Breaking News

    WSB Advisors Breaking News

    WSB Advisors Breaking News

    • MODEC has confirmed a Purchase and Sales Agreement and a 20-year Operations and Maintenance Contract with Shell for the FPSO at the Gato do Mato field.
    • Petrobras has identified hydrocarbons in an exploratory well in the pre-salt Campos Basin.
    • Petrobras set a new CO₂ reinjection record in the Santos Basin pre-salt, reaching 14.2 million tons in 2024, surpassing the 13 million tons reinjected in 2023.
    • Grupo Bravante’s OSRV Marlin Stolmen secured a 4-year firm contract with Petrobras, with two more vessels being mobilized for the same project.
    • Transpetro/ Petrobras is contracting nine Suezmax DP shuttle tankers from Samsung Shipyard in South Korea, moving against the industry trend of prioritizing Brazilian shipyards.
    • Petrobras released partial results from last year’s AHTS auction, with a focus on Norskan Offshore and CBO.


    Ongoing Bids

    • Petrobras 8x RSVs newbuilding: Opportunity 7004319394 – Deadline: April 28, 2025
    • Petrobras 2x AHTSs newbuilding: Opportunity 7004345558 – Deadline: June 30, 2025
    • Petrobras 2x OSRVs: Opportunity 7004326931 – Deadline: March 27, 2025
    • Petrobras 3x WSSVs: Opportunity 7004331236 – Deadline: March 28, 2025

    Want to know more? Contact comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com or visit cms.oneenergynews.com

  • 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 8x RSVs newbuilding: Opportunity 7004319394 new deadline Apr 28th, 2025;
    • Petrobras 2x AHTSs newbuilding: Opportunity 7004345558 new deadline Jun 30th, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    • There’s nothing new under the sun..
  • More opportunities in Brazil?

    More opportunities in Brazil?

    By Alexandre Vilela

    North Sea’s term and spot markets haven’t developed as expected and rates for large PSVs are still holding at the USD 20k gross vicinity for UK, Norwegian sectors. The proximity to the summer season is not followed by consistent requirements as of yet. The surplus on available tonnage poises challenges to fleet over 15 years. Younger tonnage takes precedence.

    Brazil has attracted some S&P and bareboat charters and attention to the Petrobras requirements is gaining traction as the oil national maintains its 45-50 PSVs hiring for the next 24 months cycle.

    “The aging Brazilian fleet, combined with an only recent new building’s program make it the perfect opportunity for middle-aged tonnage from North Sea to find 4-8 years’ employment in Brazil at gross rates surpassing USD 50k. The time is now for bareboat contracts with purchase options if the foreign owner is able to secure a local partner with excess Brazilian tonnage to provide the flag coverage, or even for foreign flag with the risks it entails” says Pedro Pellegrini, Shipbroker Intern at WSB Advisors.

  • WSB tips – Open Tenders & More

    WSB tips – Open Tenders & More

    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 27th, 2025;
    • Petrobras 3x WSSVs: Opportunity 7004331236 new deadline Mar 28th, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    • Thinking big. Bravante’s OSRV Marlin Stolmen entered into a firm 4-year contract with Petrobras, and the company is mobilizing an additional 2 vessels for the same contract;
    • Transpetro goes against the current trend of investment in Brazilian shipyards for construction and issues an order to contract 9 Suezmax DP shuttle tankers at the Samsung shipyard, South Korea;
    • Petrobras published the partial results of last year’s AHTS auction last Friday. The oil company’s focus was on Norskan and CBO.
  • Normand Ferking in Rio de Janeiro

    Normand Ferking in Rio de Janeiro

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Solstad has confirmed the arrival of the AHTS Normand Ferking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 7. According to Pedro Pellegrini, Shipbroker Intern at WSB Advisors, the vessel will begin a three-year contract with Petrobras in the second quarter of 2025.

    Built in 2007 and sailing under the Norwegian flag, the Normand Ferking is equipped with an ROV system. It measures 89 meters in length, 22 meters in width, has a 760 m² deck area, and a bollard pull of 239 metric tons. The vessel completed its 28-day journey using certified renewable biodiesel (HVO), significantly reducing emissions.

  • Sealink 178 in Rio de Janeiro

    Sealink 178 in Rio de Janeiro

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Camorim has welcomed its newest MPSV, the SEALINK 178, to Rio de Janeiro, this month. The vessel left Malaysia in December and is set to begin a four-year contract with Petrobras, operating as a PSV 4500. Contract operations are expected to start in April 2025.

    Built in China, the SEALINK 178 features a DP-2 dynamic positioning system, measuring 84.4 meters in length with a 22-meter beam. The vessel’s arrival reinforces Camorim’s strong momentum. In recent months, the company has celebrated the delivery of the ASD tugs C-Fênix, C-Falcão, and C-Albatroz, with two more azimuthing units, C-Condor and C-Harpia, set to join the fleet soon.

    The SEALINK 178 is the third offshore vessel Camorim has secured for Petrobras in less than a year, following the Aegis and Sayan Polaris. Currently operating over 150 vessels in Brazil (including PSVs, AHTSs, barges, launches, floating docks, and LHs). Camorim continues to expand its presence in the market.

    What’s next?

  • 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! 🔥
    • 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.

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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 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 Búzios 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.

  • 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 Gusmão 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.
    * Búzios 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?

  • Allseas wins Petrobras EPCI contract for Búzios 10

    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 disclosed but it is estimated at R$ 10.9 billion (US$ 1.75 billion).

    The operation is Expected to begin in Q3 2026, using the pipelayer Audacia with the installation of 111 km of rigid risers and flowlines in ultra-deep waters, with 40% local content to connect 16 wells to an FPSO.

    This contract strengthens Allseas’ position in Brazil, while the company is also bidding for the SURF contract at Búzios 11 and has recently opened an office in Rio de Janeiro.