Petrobras Will Strengthen Brazil's Naval Industry With Orders for 36 Support Vessels and Preference for Domestic Shipyards

Petrobras Will Strengthen Brazil’s Naval Industry With Orders for 36 Support Vessels and Preference for Domestic Shipyards

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 28/10/2023 at 13:21

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National Shipyards Prepare to Meet the Growing Demand from Petrobras in Search of Innovation in the Maritime Sector.

The Brazilian shipbuilding industry is about to receive a significant boost. On the horizon for 2024, Petrobras is determined to incorporate 36 new support vessels into its fleet, according to recent statements from Carlos Travassos, the prominent Director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation at the oil giant during the OTC Brasil 2023 last Wednesday (10/25).

Bidding: A Window of Opportunity for National Shipyards

Petrobras’ plans go beyond simple acquisitions. The proposed bids are seen as an excellent business opportunity, especially for national shipyards. Given the circularization rule, these shipyards have an advantage in chartering, positioning them favorably to capitalize on these ambitious plans.

The president of IBP, Roberto Ardenghy, and the engineering director of Petrobras, Carlos Travassos, during OTC Brasil 2023. Photo: Courtesy Petrobras — Roberto Ardenghy, president of IBP, along with Carlos Travassos, engineering director of Petrobras, were present at OTC Brasil 2023. *Image provided by Petrobras.*

At the core of these contracts, Petrobras is focusing on three specific types of vessels:

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Transpetro and Its Role in Revitalization

The expansion is not limited to Petrobras. Transpetro, a subsidiary responsible for the logistics of oil and fuels, also has plans in the pipeline. Under the new leadership of Sérgio Bacci, the company has outlined strategies to revitalize national shipyards, with a focus on the construction of tankers and gas carriers in Brazil.

Meanwhile, on the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) front, Petrobras is in anticipation, awaiting proposals for units in strategic locations like Barracuda and deep waters off Sergipe-Alagoas. With the 2024-2028 business plan set to be released, new bids for revitalization projects are also on the horizon.

In conclusion, Petrobras is not only looking to the future but also taking care of the present. Decommissioning projects, such as those of P-33 and P-26, are already in progress, with contracts signed with locations like Porto do Açu, ensuring a smooth transition until the bidding process is complete while the shipbuilding industry is still not receiving the prominence it deserves.

With Petrobras at the forefront, the future of support vessels and national shipyards looks bright and promising.

Petrobras Will Strengthen Brazil’s Naval Industry With Orders for 36 Support Vessels and Preference for Domestic Shipyards

National Shipyards Prepare to Meet the Growing Demand from Petrobras in Search of Innovation in the Maritime Sector.

Bidding: A Window of Opportunity for National Shipyards

Transpetro and Its Role in Revitalization

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