Brazil Oil Rigs Series: SBM Offshore FPSO Fleet

SBM Offshore is a multinational operator of FPSO oil platforms (floating storage and transfer unit). It holds contracts in the Campos and Santos basins for periods of up to 20 years. Generally, the most requested professionals are Technicians and Engineers from the industrial areas to perform offshore work in order to keep the equipment operational, avoiding interruption of production.

• Offshore selection process started on the 11th for boarding a tanker as a deckhand
• Multinational Coca-Cola hires technicians, assistants, operators, supervisors and much more, this April 11
• Civil Construction – More than 60 job vacancies by MRV Engenharia on this 11th

There is also the team that takes care of the unit's nautical activities, better known as seafarers, who need special training and authorization from the Brazilian Navy (in addition to other countries, each with its own regulations) to carry out their duties on board. We cannot forget the hotel staff (catering), which takes care of cleaning and feeding the crew.

FPSO City of Saquarema

The FPSO will have a 20-year contract with Petrobras & Partners. The FPSO will be owned and operated by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and Mitsubishi Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha in which SBM Offshore will own 56% of the shares.

• Client – ​​Petrobras & Partners
• Campo – Lula Alto & Lula Central
• Capacity – 1.600.000 barrels
• Water depth 2.140m
• First Oil – Mid 2016

FPSO Cidade de Marica

The FPSO also has a 20-year contract with Petrobras & Partners. The vessel is owned and operated by a joint venture formed by SBM Offshore, Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, in which SBM Offshore holds a 56% stake.

• Petrobras & Partners Client
• Campo Lula Alto & Lula Central
• Capacity 1.600.000 barrels
• Water depth 2.140m
• First oil February 07, 2016

FPSO Cidade de Ilhabela

The FPSO is managed by SBM Offshore and will be leased to Petrobras and partners for a period of 20 years.

• Client – ​​Petrobras & Partners
• Field – North Guará
• Capacity – 1.600.000 barrels
• Water depth 2.140m
• First Oil – November 21, 2014

FPSO City of Paraty

The FPSO is owned by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and leased to Petrobras for a period of 20 years.

• Client – ​​Petrobras & Partners
• Campo – Lula Nordeste
• Capacity – 1.600.000 barrels
• Water depth 2.120m
• First Oil – June 11, 2013

FPSO Cidade de Anchieta

The FPSO was leased by Petrobras until April 2011. The unit was converted to Campo Baleia Azul and is currently under an 18-year lease with Petrobras.

• Client – ​​Petrobras
• Campo – Blue Whale
• Capacity – 1.900.000 barrels
• Water depth 1.221 m
• First Oil – September 17, 2012

FPSO Capixaba

Since May 2006, the FPSO has been in the Golfinho field leased to Petrobras. The vessel was modernized and is currently leased to Petrobras for 12 years. The vessel belongs to SBM Offshore

• Client – ​​Petrobras
• Field – Sperm Whale
• Capacity – 2.038.000 barrels
• Water depth 1.485 m
• First Oil – May 29, 2010

FPSO Espírito Santo

The FPSO is owned and operated by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and MISC. The vessel is managed by Shell under a long-term lease, including maintenance, operation and support facilities.

• Client – ​​Shell
• Field - BC-10
• Capacity – 2.000.000 barrels
• Water depth 1.780 m
• First Oil – July 13, 2009

All information listed above about the units was taken from the official website of SBM Offshore Brasil.