The Flotel Is Currently In Lay Up And There May Be Occasional Labor Hires For Repairs Of The Unit
The accommodation platform flotel, the POSH Xanadu which has operated for Petrobras in the Campos Basin on several occasions, arrived today (15) at the port of Angra dos Reis and for now, will remain in lay up until the sanitary conditions related to the coronavirus are more flexible or resolved.
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The traditional city in shipbuilding that has been suffering from a lack of large orders reignites hope for employability in the area, even if just for a short period. Nothing is confirmed yet, and it is not possible to know if there will be hiring of local labor or if the flotel’s own staff will be in charge of the service.
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The unit belongs to Pach Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), with a capacity for 750 people. See some images in the slideshow below.



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