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A special recognition: Medal Tamandaré
By Alexandre Vilela “On December 13, last Friday, I was very happy and honored with this recognition by the esteemed Brazilian Navy, especially in the month that completes 50 years of professional career in our market (from the edge of the pier), it was an honor to receive the Tamandaré Medal of Merit. Bravo Zulu!”, […]
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WSB and Intcom: AI Seminar
By Rafael Bortoloti Exploring AI in O&G: Intcom Solutions & Pix Force Seminar Intcom, in partnership with Pix Force, hosted a seminar on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in the O&G sector, last thursday (5/12). Raphael Montes, Proposals Manager & Partner at WSB Advisors, discussed trends in the naval sector, while Alvaro Antunes – […]
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WSB Advisors at Christmas Dinner
Last Friday (29th), WSB Advisors attended the NBCC – Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Dinner at Clube Caiçaras, Rio de Janeiro. The event was another fantastic opportunity organized by the NBCC, this time to celebrate 2024’s achievements. Proudly a Gold Sponsor, WSB joined Equinor, IKM Testing Brasil, Innovation Norway, OSM Thome and Yinson to support in this category. The gathering brought together around 100 attendees, […]
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Camorim cocktail party
Our shipbroking team was invited by Camorim to attend their end-of-year cocktail party at Marina da Glória, Rio de Janeiro. The event also served as a celebration of the delivery of the company’s newest acquisition: the C Fênix. The ASD tug was built in Itajaí and is the first of five vessels of this type […]
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A special recognition – Amigo da Marinha medal
“I am deeply honored to receive the Amigo da Marinha medal, the Invictus Brazilian Navy recognition for services to the Brazilian Navy. This achievement holds special meaning as I reflect on 2024, the year I celebrate 25 years of dedication to the merchant marine. The journey began humbly when I first walked into Petrobras’ headquarters […]
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WSB Advisors rooftop party
By Alexandre Vilela WSB Workshop Series 2024 concluded with a superb welcoming to friends, colleagues, and partners from the oil companies community to our rooftop to celebrate with owners another milestone event. This relaxed “after hours” wasn’t just about winding down; it was a celebration of the progress we’ve made and the collective vision guiding us […]
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WSB workshop
WSB Advisors hosted the fourth and final quarterly workshop of the year last Thursday, November 7. After two previous events for shipowners and a seminar, we’re closing the season by welcoming leaders from chartering companies to our office. Our team — Alexandre Mattar Vilela, Raphael Montes, Joana Rodrigues, Pedro Pellegrini and Daniel Buckley — presented […]
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A special recognition
Last week, Ronaldo Lima, a valued member of both the WSB Advisors and Westhon Boards of Directors, along with our Proposals Manager, Raphael Montes, represented WSB Advisors at the 90th-anniversary celebration of Syndarma – Sindicato Nac Das Empr De Nav Maritima , held in Rio de Janeiro. The event paid tribute to leaders and executives […]
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Fernando Vilela and WSB Advisors in spotlight
By Rafael Bortoloti On this International Mental Health Day (October 10th), we are proud to share the inspiring story of our CMO, Fernando Vilela, an accomplished athlete who opened up about how cycling transformed his life and helped him overcome burnout —a condition affecting thousands of Brazilians. His journey, filled with challenges and perseverance, continues […]
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WSB Advisors at ROG.e
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.
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WSB Seminar in the press
We are proud to announce that the WSB Seminar has captured the attention of several prominent news outlets, as we bring together leaders and experts from the offshore, oil & gas, and energy sectors! The media spotlight reflects the growing global interest in the topics we’ll address—ranging from sustainability and technological advancements in the shipping […]
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WSB Advisors Seminar Gathers Over 100 Industry Leaders
On September 25th, the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro hosted another successful edition of the WSB Advisors Maritime Navigation Seminar, now in its 7th edition. Led by Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors, and Joana Rodrigues, Head of Market Intelligence, the event brought together over 100 guests from the oil, gas, and […]
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