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Largest release of resources in the history of the FMM allocates R$22 billion to the construction of ships, modernization of shipyards and expansion of port infrastructure in Brazil
Brazil’s naval and waterway sector has just received a historic boost. The Board of Directors of the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has approved a total of R$22 billion to finance 26 projects related to vessel construction, repairs, shipyard modernization and new facilities. port infrastructure.
The announcement was made after the meeting held on Tuesday (6), considered the largest release of resources in the history of the FMM in a single session.
The objective of the measure is to strengthen national logistics and promote the recovery of the Brazilian naval industry.
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"We are breaking another record with the approval of this large volume of investments to leverage and strengthen the naval industry and the waterway sector.”, declared Minister Silvio Costa Filho, responsible for the Ports and Airports portfolio.
Petrobras and DOF lead vessel projects
Among the highlights of the approval are the R$4,1 billion requested by Petrobras. The amount will be used for the construction of eight gas tankers for the transportation of LPG.
Another relevant project is that of DOF Subsea Brasil Serviços, which received approval to invest R$3,2 billion in the construction of four RSV type vessels.
The projects reinforce the recovery movement of the national naval industry, which in recent years has faced a reduction in activity.
Investments in ports and shipyards gain momentum
In addition to the construction of vessels, the meeting also approved resources for infrastructure projects. One of the main ones is the modernization of the Green Port shipyard in Niterói (RJ), with an investment of R$242 million.
The construction of a new iron ore export terminal in Itaguaí (RJ) by the company Cedro Participações, worth R$3,9 billion, was also authorized. In the South, Tecon Rio Grande (RS) will be modernized with an investment of R$533 million.
Of the total amount, R$15,4 billion will be earmarked for 19 new projects. The remaining R$6,7 billion will go to resubmitted initiatives. This was the first FMM meeting in 2025. Three more are expected to take place by the end of the year.
New rules facilitate the release of resources
The increase in investments was also favored by CMN Resolution No. 5.189, published in December 2024. The regulation changed the rules for applying FMM resources. As a result, minimum interest rates were eliminated and amortization terms for repairs and dockings were extended. The regulation seeks to simplify processes and increase the competitiveness of Brazilian shipyards.
With information from Agrofy.
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