total RFI
TotalEnergies released a RFI this week, hoping to screen the offshore market for AHTS vessels available in Brazil and possibly abroad for a delivery in January 2024. The specification on the RFI is for a medium-sized AHTS (180T BP) to be engaged in standard AH activities as well as cargo duties and ROV support, besides the usual compliance with IBAMA regulations for environmental safety. The RFI proposes a firm duration of 3 years with possible extensions to be added. Currently, TotalEnergies have one AHTS in their fleet, with characteristics slightly above the requirements under the RFI.
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3D OBN project
The marine geophysical service provider PXGEO has secured a contract with the Sépia consortium for an ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The project will take place in water depths of 2,300 meters with expected duration of 4 months. The Sépia consortium is composed by Petrobras (51,9%, operator), Total Energies (19,2%), Petronas (14,4%) and QP Brasil(14,4%). This is the fourth operation PXGEO has been awarded by Petrobras since mid-2021.
oceanica new vessel
Oceanica’s newest acquisition is on her way to Rio de Janeiro and will soon be in action. The Oceanicasub VIII has the concept of sustainability in its DNA. The adaptation of the vessel to meet Oceanica’s projects was based on the reuse of equipment, such as the construction of a new area for ROV operations, the incorporation of an offshore crane and the inclusion of an efficient energy management system.
prio looking for OSVs
PRIO released yesterday in the market a new requirement to charter 1 AHTS and 1 PSV 4500. The AHTS is expected to start between May 1st – Aug 1st, 2023 whilst the PSV is expected to start Q1 2024. The period for each vessel is 2 years firm with options for more 2 years. PRIO holds 100% interests in the Polvo, Tubarão Martelo and Frade fields, 90% of Albacora Leste, and 64,3% of Wahoo field. Drillship West Capricorn, owned by PRIO, was recently brought to Brazil and is now mobilizing to start operations offshore Brazil. For more information contact us at: comercial@wsbadvisors.com
wilson sons profit
Wilson Sons reported a net profit of R$113 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, 169% higher than the same period of 2021. Last year, the company’s profit after tax was R$339 million, 51% up compared to 2021. Net revenue totalled R$2.3 billion in the year. In 2022, demand for Wilson Sons’ offshore energy-linked services improved markedly as vessel turnarounds at offshore support bases increased 31% over 2021 and operating days for the offshore support vessel joint venture grew 20% year-over-year. In 4Q22, new support base contracts were signed with Petronas and 3R Petroleum, whilst PSVs Torda, Biguá and Fulmar began operating under new four-year contracts with Petrobras.
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PRIO’s current AHTS Skandi Ipanema
