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 industry, both in the audience and among our distinguished panelists—soon to be revealed. On September 25th at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana Palace, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a day of deep dives into the entire lifecycle of units and vessels, from construction to decommissioning, amongst other hot topics, with exclusive insights into the offshore market’s most pressing challenges.
Following the seminar, the NBCC – Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce dinner will take place at the same venue, offering even more networking opportunities and surprises!
Stay tuned for more updates
Tag: Petrobras
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WSB Seminar: partnership with Pinheiro Almeida
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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 set for September 30th.
At WSB Advisors, we’re closely monitoring this tender and will be sharing more updates as the details unfold. Stay tuned for further insights and analysis on this significant development in the offshore support vessel market.
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OSRV bid results
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 hire of just one vessel from Grupo Bravante.
In this new round, Bravante has presented competitive rates, signaling their determination to secure the positions in all lots, while Bram Offshore maintained their previous rates, except for additional vessels brought from abroad, which came in at higher rates. The market continues to show an upward trend and Bravante & Bram the duo leading this category.
Check out the detailed results below. Follow us for more updates and insights into the evolving offshore market!
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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 million TEU with a 20% market share and has a massive newbuilding orderbook of 130 ships which will boost the fleet by na additional 1,8 million slots in the coming years.
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Navalshore in Rio de Janeiro
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 crucial moment of technological transformation and innovation. With a total of 49 presentations and 110 exhibitors, Navalshore reaffirms its role as the epicenter for strategic discussions and knowledge exchange in the maritime industry in the country.
Among this year’s participants are major companies such as Belov Engenharia, Grupo Bravante, Transpetro, and Vale, highlighting the event’s broad scope and influence. WSB Advisors will also be present, represented by Ronaldo Lima, Senior Advisors at WSB, who will actively engage in discussions and networking.
“Navalshore offers a valuable opportunity for networking and discussing current market scenarios with both our existing clients and potential new contacts. Moreover, it serves as a platform to strengthen relationships and forge new connections. We are at a time of great challenges and opportunities, and participating in this event is essential for align our strategies and consolidating our market presence. It will be a unique and enriching experience,” says Ronaldo Lima.
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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 engineering and consistent maintenance, some offshore structures have also exceeded their projected lifespans, continuing to operate safely and efficiently.
In Brazil, over 20 offshore units and fields will reach their life-of-field limits within the next decade., while our country currently lacks both a regulatory framework and the necessary infrastructure to dismantle and dispose of these assets responsibly. This imbalance extends beyond our borders when “oil and gas” waste is exported to other regions for dismantling, often in under-regulated environments. While some cases, such as the FPSO Fluminense from Shell being correctly disposed of in Denmark ‘s. M.A.R.S, set a positive precedent, much work remains to ensure sustainable practices.
Francilmar’s initiative to highlight the importance of extending the life of existing fields and offshore units is aligned with an immediate and viable solution for our industry. By doing so, we can maximize the social and economic benefits of these assets while preparing to develop the necessary regulatory framework and infrastructure to manage their eventual disposal sustainably.
We recognize Nelson Queiroz Tanure ‘s PRIO as a key player in this segment and encourage society and nvestorsto place ustainability at the forefront of their decision-making processes.
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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 Tankers and Projects Lead.
A seasoned professional in the shipping industry, Daniel’s career includes significant roles at Stolt-Nielsen Limited, Pannonia Ethanol kft, and Pole Shipping, with a decade of valuable experience working in Geneva, Switzerland. Since joining WSB Advisors in 2016, Daniel has continuously demonstrated his expertise and commitment, contributing significantly to our success. -
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.
Our new member is to conclude his Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the prestigious Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
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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 coast at a depth of 804 meters.
Petrobras is the operator of the block with a 44.44% stake, in partnership with Ecopetrol, which holds 55.56%. Although WSB typically focuses on news from Brazil, this discovery in Colombia highlights Petrobras’s growing international presence in South America. The company has been expanding its portfolio and establishing new offices abroad, potentially creating opportunities for Brazilian drilling companies.
Another important aspect is the specific challenges of exploration in Colombia. Our Geologist Anidio Correa, Leader of Environmental Projects at R&D at WSB Advisors, explains that the origin of the basins and sediments in the region is distinct, which may require the use of different types of vessels.
“It changes everything. Exploration in Colombia will bring new challenges for Petrobras, as these wells are different from those found in Brazil. This region of the Caribbean has a unique environment, heavily influenced by volcanism. The origin of the basins and sediments is completely different, as is the composition of the rocks and the thickness of the layers. This may require, for example, the use of a drillship different from the ones commonly used in Brazil,” says Corrêa. -
AHTS tender: an update
Petrobras closed the AHTS tender, with plans to hire up to 7 AHTSs and one OTSV. The amplitude on rates is worth noting.
TS: Asgaard with AHTSs offered at USD 31k, for comparison below the last OSRV average rates.Asso Marítima Navegação Ltda (Augusta Offshore S.p.A.) just below USD 40k, with Solstad Offshore ASA and GRUPO CBO – Companhia Brasileira de Offshore in the mid-40s set the marketplace trend for now. CBO offered their largest AHTSs, out-priced for this category.
TO/OTSV: CBO and OceanPact Serviços Marítimos rates are not far apart for similar-sized AHTSs, mid to high USD 60’s. However, compared to the TS rates, they are nearly double and not far from the OTSV rate at USD 78k for a much more complex unit.
Results expertly compiled by the WSB Advisors team, bringing you the latest updates on this significant development.
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Updates on PSV newbuild tender
By Raphael Montes
Petrobras has disclosed some significant changes to the ongoing public tender set to charter up to 12 newbuild PSVs. The opportunity was also postponed once again, now with a deadline until September 13th 2024. Amongst the changes to the tender, Petrobras opted to increase the maximum amount of awards per bidder from 4 to 6 vessels, which added 2 more batches for 8-year firm contract duration and 2 for 10-year firm contract duration.
Additionally, Petrobras created 6 entirely new batches for 12-year firm contract duration, with the same specifications and mobilization strategy as the original batches.
Considering the increase in awards per bidder and inclusion of batches for 12-year contracts, the opportunity now counts with 18 batches available for bidders to offer, rather than the original 8. If you wish to get more details about this opportunity and other offshore-related news, reach us out at comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com.
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FPSO Almirante Tamandaré en route to Brazil
The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré has departed from China en route to Brazil. Built at the CMHI shipyard, the FPSO will operate in the Búzios Field in the Santos Basin and will have the capacity to produce up to 225,000 boed. In March of this year, Petrobras reached a cumulative production of 1 billion barrels of oil in Búzios, with the combined output of five units operating in the field.
This is the third FPSO to leave China for Brazil this year. The Maria Quitéria departed in May and is currently rounding Africa. It is expected to arrive in Brazil in the last quarter of this year.
The Marechal Duque de Caxias left the Asian country in February and has been in Brazil since May, about to commence operations.
Another FPSO in the final adjustment phase is the Atlanta, which left Dubai in March and arrived in Brazil in May, to work for Enauta.