Drillship Norbe IX Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance in Angra dos Reis Focused on Operational Excellence, Safety, and Resuming Contracts in the Santos Basin

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Published on 21/01/2026 at 19:59

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In A Strategic Technical Stop, The Foresea Unit Remains In Rio de Janeiro For A Comprehensive Review Before Starting Operations In The Sépia And Itapu Fields, Under Petrobras Leadership

Since The Beginning Of January 2026, The Drillship Norbe IX Has Been Anchored In Angra dos Reis (RJ) To Carry Out, As Planned, A Scheduled Maintenance Of Approximately 60 Days. Thus, Foresea, A Reference In The Offshore Drilling Sector In Brazil, Is Executing An Essential Step To Ensure Safety, Reliability And Operational Performance Of The Vessel.

In This Context, The Technical Stop Occurs Before The Next Contract For The Unit, Which Will Move To The Santos Basin Immediately After The Completion Of The Work. In This Region, The Norbe IX Will Operate Specifically In The Sépia And Itapu Fields, Where Petrobras Is The Majority Operator. In Addition, These Assets Have Partnerships With Global Companies Such As Shell, TotalEnergies, Galp, Petronas, And PPSA.

During This Period, Therefore, Foresea Is Conducting A Comprehensive Package Of Technical Services, Including, In An Integrated Manner, The Maintenance Of All Drilling Equipment. In Addition, Detailed Work Is Being Carried Out On The Thrusters, Generators, And The BOP (Blowout Preventer), A Fundamental Set Of Safety Valves. At The Same Time, There Is An Upgrade Of The Fire And Gas Detection System, Strengthening Prevention And Emergency Response Standards.

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At The Same Time, The Vessel Is Undergoing The Renewal Of The Class Certificate, Conducted By DNV, An Indispensable Step To Maintain Technical And Regulatory Compliance. In Addition, The Replacement Of Pipelines, Structural Painting, And Other Interventions Are Planned That, In A Coordinated Manner, Ensure The Physical And Operational Integrity Of The Drillship Before Returning To Offshore Activities.

In This Scenario, More Than 500 Professionals, Including In-House And Third-Party Employees, Are Directly Involved In The Work Fronts Throughout January, February And Early March 2026. Thus, The Mobilization Reinforces The Complexity Of The Operation And The Need For Rigorous Planning, Integration Between Teams And Continuous Technical Control.

According To Renato Costa, Director Of Operations At Foresea, The Process Highlights A Joint Effort Between Technical And Operational Areas. According To The Executive, This Approach Consistently Demonstrates The Company’s Commitment To Sustainability, Operational Excellence, Safe Asset Management And Operational Predictability, Which Are Central Pillars Of The Corporate Strategy.

Thus, Upon Completing The Scheduled Maintenance In Angra dos Reis, The Norbe IX Will Be Fully Prepared To Resume Its Activities In The Santos Basin, Reinforcing The Operational Capacity Of The Fleet And Contributing To The Safe And Efficient Development Of The Sépia And Itapu Projects, Within The Standards Demanded By The Brazilian Offshore Sector.

Drillship Norbe IX Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance in Angra dos Reis Focused on Operational Excellence, Safety, and Resuming Contracts in the Santos Basin

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