Petrobras has opened a tender for the chartering of RSV (ROV Support Vessels) along with specialized technical services. However, the company did not specify how many vessels will be contracted.
The process will result in two contracts: one for the chartering and another for the technical services. Both contracts will have a firm duration of four years with the possibility of extension.
The tender is divided into two lots, covering both Brazilian-flagged and foreign-flagged vessels. There are two different start periods: Group A includes vessels expected to begin operations in December 2025 or within 180 days after the contract is signed, whichever is later. Group B includes vessels scheduled to start in October 2026 or within 360 days after the contract is signed.
Current deadline: October 11, 2024 Petronect Opportunity No.: 7004311871
Last week, Rio de Janeiro hosted the Rio Oil and Gas (ROG.e), the largest event in our sector in Latin America, held every two years. In 2024, WSB Advisors was present, allowing us to strengthen existing relationships, forge new connections, and, above all, broaden our horizons of knowledge
Brava Energia, established from the merger of 3R Petroleum and Enauta, has completed the sale of 20% of the Atlanta and Oliva fields to Westlawn Americas Offshore for a total of $309 million.
The transaction was concluded after all necessary conditions were met and received approval from the ANP. The payment includes $234 million, in addition to $75 million already received at the contract signing in March, when the fields were still owned by Enauta.
Petrobras has released the approval results for Lote A of the latest AHTS tender. Congratulations to Asgaard Bourbon Navegação for Geonisio Barroso and Yvan Barreto, and to Asso Marítima Navegação and Augusta Offshore for Asso Ventinove on their approval. Way to go!
Nothing like a dynamic market during an agitated ROGe week!
Panel 1: The Future of Offshore Wind in Brazil’s Renewable Energy MatrixTheme: Offshore Wind Energy in Brazil—Is it a Vision or a Reality?
With offshore wind emerging as a key element in Brazil’s energy transition, this panel will explore whether it will become a reality and examine the regulatory and operational challenges ahead.
Is Offshore Wind in Brazil an inevitable reality or just a distant dream? What are the main challenges and opportunities driving or hindering its development, and can the current pace of progress keep up with expectations?
Regulatory Challenges: How are environmental and territorial issues navigated in mature offshore wind markets? Will Brazil’s regulatory framework learn from these precedents, and how long should stakeholders expect to wait for a well-defined, actionable framework?
Oil & Wind: A Synergistic Relationship or Competing Forces? Why do we see oil companies leading the charge in Brazil’s offshore wind space? Is this the same dynamic observed globally, and how do these industries collaborate operationally?
10:15 – 11:00h
Panel 2: Navigating the Future of Brazil’s Shipbuilding IndustryTheme: Fleet Renewal and Regulatory Challenges in Brazilian Shipbuilding
This session will focus on the pressing need for fleet renewal in Brazil, the challenges facing the dormant shipbuilding industry, and the regulatory issues impacting cabotage, offshore support and port towage.
How can Brazil’s shipbuilding industry recover from its current dormancy? What immediate actions are necessary to stimulate fleet renewal and meet the demands of the country’s maritime sectors?
Is the restrictive model of port towage a blueprint for other sectors? Should this protectionist approach be applied more widely, or does the industry need more flexibility like in cabotage, where foreign tonnage now plays a larger role?
Has the flexibilization of cabotage been a positive step toward addressing Brazil’s transportation capacity crisis? How can we measure the success of this approach so far, and what lessons from the past two decades of market regulation should guide future decisions?
In the offshore sector, can the cyclical nature of shipbuilding sustain the long-term needs of the industry? How does the allowance of foreign-flagged vessels impact the local shipbuilding ecosystem, and is this the right balance for a sustainable future?
11:00 – 11:45h
Panel 3: Navigating the End of Offshore Asset and Vessel Life CyclesTheme: Decommissioning, Dismantling, and Disposal of Offshore Assets and Vessels
As Brazil faces a wave of offshore asset retirements, this panel will discuss the regulatory frameworks and processes required to safely decommission, dismantle, and dispose of aging assets and vessels.
What regulatory frameworks govern the decommissioning and disposal of offshore assets and vessels in Brazil? Are current policies robust enough to handle the sheer volume of upcoming disposals, and what improvements are needed to ensure safety and compliance?
Decommissioning, dismantling, and disposal: What do these terms really mean? How can the various stages of an asset’s or vessel’s end-of-life be clearly defined, and why is it crucial for the industry to differentiate between these phases?
How do State, Federal, and Municipal authorizations play a role in this process? At what points do these governmental bodies intervene, and how do jurisdictional responsibilities affect the efficiency and compliance of decommissioning operations?
How does Brazil’s approach to the disposal of offshore assets and vessels compare to international standards? What global conventions and frameworks are relevant, and how well-positioned is Brazil to meet international best practices in sustainable asset disposal?
12:45 – 13:15h
WSB Choice awards announcement Charterer of the year | Oil Company of the year | Owner of the year | EPCI Contractor of the year | Project of the year | Executive of the year | Broker Friendly Owner of the year | Business Partner of the year | Broker of the year
13:15 – 14:00h
Panel 4: Addressing the Workforce Challenge in Brazil’s Maritime IndustryTheme: Navigating the Manpower Gaps in Cabotage, Offshore, and Offshore Units
This panel will explore the migration of crew members between cabotage and offshore sectors, the real extent of the workforce shortage, and the steps needed to close the skills gap in Brazil’s maritime industry.
What drives the migration of crew members from cabotage to offshore and offshore units? Are better pay, working conditions, or career advancement the key factors, and how does this migration impact workforce availability across these sectors?
Is there truly a shortage of skilled crew members, or is the issue one of specialization and distribution? If both the industry and unions claim to be right, what are the nuances of this workforce gap, and how can these differing perceptions be reconciled?
What impact does the increasing complexity and specialization of vessels and equipment have on crew demands? As the industry grows, are training programs and workforce development initiatives keeping pace with the rising need for specialized skills?
How can Brazil ensure a sustainable supply of well-trained maritime professionals to support the recovery of its fleet? What strategies should be adopted to attract, retain, and upskill crew members, ensuring that all sectors—cabotage, offshore, and offshore units—are sufficiently staffed?
14:00 – 14:30h – Coffee-break
14:30 – 15:45h
Panel 5: Market trends
Theme: The rate tendencies, vessels availability, opex inflation
A dive into the intensive data provided by WSB, with an open discussion with the audience and panelists.
A unique journey at Copacabana Palace on September 25th, from 9 AM to 5 PM! WSB Advisors presents an exceptional Seminar that will transform your perspective on the offshore sector.
Key Panels Include
– The Future of Offshore Wind in Brazil’s Renewable Energy Matrix – Navigating the Future of Brazil’s Shipbuilding Industry – Navigating the End of Offshore Asset and Vessel Life Cycles – Addressing the Workforce Challenge in Brazil’s Maritime Industry – Market Trends
Additionally, the event will feature awards and prominent professionals from the offshore industry!
Brava Energia, established from the merger of 3R Petroleum and Enauta, has announced that it has received the “green light” from IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment) for the license to commence operations of the FPSO Atlanta. The final approval from ANP (National Oil Agency) is now pending to start the activities.
The FPSO will be installed in the Atlanta field, located in the Santos Basin, with a processing capacity of up to 50,000 boed and 12.4 mmscfd. The company also reported a production of 56,600 boed in August, reflecting a 3.1% increase compared to the previous month.
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce WTN LAK 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!
WSB Advisors is pleased to announce NSI Group as a key partner and sponsor 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!
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!
SBM Offshore has announced the acquisition of the remaining stake in MISC Group’s FPSO Espírito Santo. With this purchase, SBM will now hold 100% of the shares related to the vessel’s operations.
Currently, the FPSO is chartered to Shell and operates in the Parque das Conchas field in the Campos Basin, with a production capacity of approximately 100,000 boed 1.42 million cubic meters of natural gas per day.
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!
