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Petrobras to Make Mega Hiring of Offshore Support Vessels

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 01/04/2024 at 20:22
A Petrobras está investindo em sua frota de embarcações e autorizando contratações para atender à demanda crescente no setor offshore.
Fonte: RBNA Consult
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Petrobras Is Investing in Its Fleet of Vessels, Authorizing Hiring Processes to Meet the Growing Demand in the Offshore Sector.

The Brazilian state giant Petrobras announced last Thursday, (03/28), the authorization of hiring processes for support vessels for logistics in offshore exploration and production. This measure aims to meet both short- and long-term demand, focusing on efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Focusing on efficiency and sustainability, Petrobras seeks to modernize its exploration and production logistics, boosting the Brazilian industry and ensuring effective operations in the future.

Opportunities from Petrobras for the Brazilian Offshore Industry

Petrobras’ decision marks the beginning of a series of contracts aligned with the Strategic Plan of the company.

In the coming years, it is estimated that about 200 support vessels will be contracted between 2024 and 2028.

These vessels will serve both to replace existing contracts and to increase the fleet.

Among the opportunities, the construction of up to 38 new vessels stands out, focusing on modern and sustainable technological solutions.

The first bidding process anticipates the hiring of 12 support vessels of the PSV type.

Diversification of Petrobras’ Fleet

Additionally, Petrobras also plans to hire cabotage vesselsFPSOs, vessels for underwater activities and wells, as well as the decommissioning of platforms.

The company estimates that by 202814 new platform ships will be implemented, creating opportunities for the Brazilian offshore industry.

Currently, Petrobras is conducting six hiring processes for platform ships of the FPSO type, both for chartering and for its own units.

Impact on the Economy and Jobs

Petrobras’ total investment in its activities, from 2024 to 2028, will be US$ 102 billion.

This amount is expected to generate 280,000 direct and indirect jobs per year. The national industry will be boosted by the company’s projects, which aim to strengthen offshore infrastructure.

Discover the Main Offshore Support Vessels

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Source: Commander Roberto Andrade

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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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