The document that confirms the intentions of the partnership between Ecovix and ASMAR will be delivered to the Brazilian Navy this Monday, June 29th.
Good news for shipbuilding in Brazil! Ecovix has just signed an agreement with the Chilean ASMAR, to build the first Polar ship at its Shipyard in the city of Rio Grande, in Rio Grande do Sul. Petrobras announces plan to reduce its number of seafarers at Transpetro
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The last details are still being agreed by the companies. The new project will help the Brazilian naval sector to develop even further, acquiring unprecedented knowledge in the country.
In addition, Ecovix is betting on a new board to turn the company around and resume its participation in large undertakings, the newest director, Luiz Fernando Pugliesi, will be responsible for the company's business development.
The union of the companies has the support of the VSK consultancy, for the construction of the Antarctic Support Ship – which will provide support to the Brazilian base on the continent, reopened earlier this year after the fire that occurred in 2012.
The document that confirms the intentions of the partnership between Ecovix and ASMAR will be delivered to the Brazilian Navy today (29/06).
For Ecovix, it will be an important step towards the resumption of business. Due to the south of Chile being very close to the Antarctic continent, Chileans have a vast knowledge of polar vessels.
Luiz Fernando wants to bring all this expertise to the Ecovix Shipyard, in order to explore a new market in the shipbuilding industry in Brazil.
The executive also states that Ecovix intends to invest in other new businesses, “We have prepared a plan that aims at considerable growth in the business portfolio and we have a lot to explore. Our shipyard is very well equipped. We have everything to build ships of any size and I believe we also have space for repairs and maintenance. There is a market and we are looking for opportunities. We are going to focus right now on this new possibility of building the first polar vessel in Brazil. And that excites me a lot.”
The new Brazilian station in Antarctica, Comandante Ferraz, was reopened on January 15th of this year supported by Petrobras through the Brazilian Antarctic Program (Proantar) and operated by the Brazilian Navy, the installation is intended for scientific research in the environmental, meteorological, biodiversity and chemical areas, today it is a reality.
A new, more modern and efficient vessel is needed for this year-round support, regardless of the weather station.
In addition to Proantar, Petrobras supports the Sectorial Plan for Sea Resources (PSRM), which enables scientific research and training of human resources in the Blue Amazon, and encompasses the study and monitoring of natural resources, oceanographic and climate phenomena in maritime areas, including the offshore environment where Petrobras operates
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