Petrobras Closes $84 Million Deal, Meet the Ship That Will Strengthen the Fleet for 4 Years

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 12/07/2025 at 00:22

A Petrobras fecha contrato de US$ 84 milhões com a Solstad pelo navio Normand Turquesa. Saiba todos os detalhes do acordo de 4 anos que reforçará a frota da estatal a partir de 2026. Imagem: Solstad

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The New Agreement for the AHTS Vessel, Normand Turquesa, Will Last Four Years and Is Scheduled to Start in February 2026.

Petrobras and the Norwegian shipping company Solstad Offshore (SOFF) have formalized an important charter contract. The agreement, valued at approximately US$ 84 million, ensures the use of the support vessel Normand Turquesa for a period of four years, strengthening the operations of the Brazilian state-owned company.

The agreement consolidates the charter of the Normand Turquesa vessel for four years, reinforcing Petrobras’s operations.

The state energy giant Petrobras has taken another step to secure resources for its offshore operations. The contract with Solstad Offshore for the charter of the anchor handling and supply vessel (AHTS), Normand Turquesa, has been formalized. The announcement, originally made in May, has now received final approval from the board of the Norwegian company and has been duly signed.

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Details of the Million-Dollar Contract with Petrobras

The signed contract has a gross value of about US$ 84 million. The established duration for the provision of services is four years. The start of operations for the vessel for Petrobras is scheduled to begin in February 2026. This agreement is one of several that Solstad has secured with the Brazilian company.

Get to Know the AHTS Vessel Normand Turquesa

The Normand Turquesa, built in 2007, is a ship designed under the UT 722 L model. The vessel is robust and has the capacity to accommodate a crew of up to 30 people. With the formalization of this new contract with Petrobras, Solstad has confirmed that the ship will be fully committed to its operations until February 2030.

The Strategic Importance for the Petrobras Fleet

The inclusion of specialized vessels such as the Normand Turquesa is vital for offshore exploration and production activities. This type of vessel (AHTS) performs crucial functions in handling oil platform anchors and transporting essential supplies. The ongoing partnership between Solstad and Petrobras demonstrates trust in the quality and efficiency of the Norwegian fleet to support the strategic projects of the state-owned company in Brazil.

Petrobras Closes $84 Million Deal, Meet the Ship That Will Strengthen the Fleet for 4 Years

The New Agreement for the AHTS Vessel, Normand Turquesa, Will Last Four Years and Is Scheduled to Start in February 2026.

Details of the Million-Dollar Contract with Petrobras

Get to Know the AHTS Vessel Normand Turquesa

The Strategic Importance for the Petrobras Fleet

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The New Agreement for the AHTS Vessel, Normand Turquesa, Will Last Four Years and Is Scheduled to Start in February 2026.

Details of the Million-Dollar Contract with Petrobras

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