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Sapura Esmeralda gets Petrobras contract extension
Sapura Navegação has recently announced a two years extension of charter and service contract for its pipe laying vessel Sapura Esmeralda by Petrobras. The 300tons lay tower capacity Brazilian flag PLSV has been working for Petrobras since 2016 providing services and charter for the installation and recovery of flexible pipes in water depth of up […]
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Petrobras concludes sale of Peroá field
Petrobras has concluded the sale of the producing fields Peroá, Cangoá and the BM-ES-21 concession (Malombe discovery) which are jointly called Peroá cluster to 3R Petroleum Offshore S.A. The Peroá and Cangoá fields are located In shallow waters and have had from January 2022 to June 2022 an average daily production of 572 thousand m3 […]
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Petrobras closes OSRV 750 tender
As it is customary every year in chartering for Petrobras, another OSRV 750 tender has closed this week. However this time, things are looking a little brighter on the Owners’ side. Bidders had the option to offer in 2 lots, based on different mobilization windows. There were 13 vessels offered in Lot A, Bravante’s Viking […]
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Petrobras Charters Aker Wayfarer for SESV Contract
AKOFS Offshore AS has signed a contract with Petrobras for its SESV (subsea equipment support vessel) Aker Wayfarer. The duration of the contract is approximately 4 years, and the services will commence in the first half of 2023. AKOFS Offshore will be performing the operations jointly with its partners Bravante for marine services and Oceaneering […]
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Maersk Group advances to the acquisition of the south berth of the atlantico sul shipyard
APM Terminals, company owned by the Maersk group, presented this Tuesday 26/07 a R$ 455 million bid for the acquisition of an area adjacent to the South berth of the Atlântico Sul Shipyard (EAS) in Suape, Pernambuco. The auction took place throughout a judicial recovery by EAS, therefore the sale still needs to be validated […]
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Total E&P extends contracts with Siem sister vessels
Total E&P do Brasil has declared the first of two options for the PSVs 4500 Siem Giant and Siem Atlas. The sister ships, which have been working for Total since 2017, are now firm until June 2023. The French oil major has two other vessels as part of their fleet supporting the offshore operation in […]
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Registration phase for the Felinto Perry vessel auction concluded
João Emilio Leiloeiro and Emgepron have concluded the registration phase for the auction in single lot for the rescue vessel Felinto Perry from the Brazilian Navy. The 77.8m long vessel, that according to legend has been employed as a treasure finding ship by its early life from delivery in Scandinavia, has raised interest for 5 […]
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Rio de Janeiro state goverment prompted technical visits to Caneco Shipyard
Rio de Janeiro state government through the secretary of state for economic development Mr. Cássio Coelho has prompted the initial technical visits to the Caneco shipyard area which has been awarded by auction for R$ 96 million earlier this year. WSB’s head of naval engineering Mr. Daniel Angelo has contributed with the inaugural technical visit, […]
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Shell remains drilling-active in Brazil
With its non-stop commitment to invest in country, Shell remains drilling-active and after launching its drilling rig and supply base tenders last semester, has now released the multiple PSV tender to support their next campaign, scheduled for Q2 2023. With an initial period of 2 months firm, the campaign shall as usual feature the potential […]
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OOS International awarded with term contract for accomodation services
Petrobras awarded OOS International with a 4 years firm contract for accommodation services. The semi-submersible vessel OOS Tiradentes is expected to start its new contract with the Brazilian oil major in Q2 2023. The Liberia flagged Maintenance and Safety Unit, built in 2008, has been under contract with Petrobras since delivery to owners and can […]
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SDSV Petrobras tender closed this week
Long six months after tender issued to market, Petrobras received Tuesday this week the proposals for the Shallow Diving Support Vessel (SDSV) bid. Bidders had the option to offer in 4 different lots based on vessel category: 2x hydrojet, “father&son” and TUP (transfer under pressure). For hydrojet lot A, a total of 3 vessels were […]
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Siem Offshore signs contract with Petrobras
Siem Offshore in Brazil has recently signed a new contract with Petrobras for its OSRV Siem Maragogi. The contract duration is of 3 years and commencement is expected for the last quarter of 2022, in direct continuation of its current contract. The vessel has been operating for the Brazilian oil major since the end of […]
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