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Bold Maverick Vessel Arrives in Rio de Janeiro for Blue Marine Project to Implement Submarine Optical Network and Connect 13 Oil Platforms in Santos Basin

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 16/08/2023 at 19:01
Com iniciativas visionárias como essa, a Blue Marine Telecom continua a redefinir os padrões da inovação no setor de petróleo e gás.
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With Visionary Initiatives Like This, Blue Marine Telecom Continues to Redefine Innovation Standards in the Oil and Gas Sector.

Blue Marine Telecom, a renowned Brazilian submarine cable company, is set to revolutionize the connectivity of oil operations on the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The company recently announced the start of an ambitious project that involves connecting over a dozen oil platforms through a high-tech submarine fiber cable.

Blue Marine Telecom Will Connect Oil Platforms on the Coast of Rio de Janeiro

The highlight of this initiative is the Bold Maverick ship, which recently docked in Rio de Janeiro after a journey from China.

Blue Marine Telecom plans to utilize this vessel as a key component in implementing the main trunk of the Submarine Optical Network of the Santos Basin.

First announced last month, this innovative network aims to interconnect 13 offshore oil and gas production units, all located in the pre-salt region of the Campos Basin.

These units will be strategically connected to a main trunk, which will land at cable landing stations (CLS) located in both Rio de Janeiro and Santos, São Paulo.

With an impressive length of 442 kilometers, the main trunk will be equipped with 12 Branching Units (BU) and three Passive Branching Units (PBU), allowing for efficient connectivity distribution.

Moreover, this pioneering project already includes plans for expansion, anticipating the addition of 11 more connected platforms in the future.

The CEO of Blue Marine Telecom, Rodrigo Magarotto, expressed enthusiasm regarding this project, emphasizing its strategic importance.

Magarotto stated: “With the achievement of another major contract of strategic importance, Blue Marine solidifies itself in the Brazilian market as a highly specialized company capable of executing the largest projects in the segment.”

Pioneering Project Aims to Enhance Connectivity and Efficiency of Offshore Operations in the Pre-Salt Region

It is worth mentioning that Blue Marine Telecom is part of the Zmax Blueship Group, a Brazilian conglomerate that stands out for integrating navigation logistics with advanced engineering solutions focused especially on submarine optical and electrical systems.

Within this ecosystem, collaboration with Blue Amazon, specializing in offshore projects, plays a crucial role.

The project also has significant geographical implications, including the construction of a CLS in Anchieta, Espírito Santo, and the expansion of another in Barra do Furado, municipality of Quissamã, Rio de Janeiro.

With parallel projects underway in the Santos Basin, Blue Marine is definitely at the center of innovations shaping the oil and gas sector in Brazil.

The project’s completion in the Santos Basin is scheduled for December 2023, promising a more connected and efficient future for the country’s offshore industry.

Ruth Rodrigues

Formada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), atua como redatora e divulgadora científica.

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