Reference in the Ship Repair Market, Atlântico Sul Shipyard Aims at the Offshore Wind Energy Sector

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 15/02/2022 at 12:24

Updated on 15/02/2022 at 13:46

Estaleiro Atlântico Sul, em Suape mira o setor de eólica offshore. – FOTO: ARNALDO CARVALHO

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The Atlântico Sul Shipyard, Giant of Naval Construction and Naval Repairs in Suape, Prepares to Meet the High Demand for Offshore Wind Energy Towers and Plans to Become an Important Player in the Renewable Energy Market

The recognized company in the naval repair sector, Atlântico Sul Shipyard (EAS) started the year positively, as the site where it is located within the Suape Port Complex has its dry dock and its 730-meter-long quay filled with ships. In the case of the shipbuilding company, about five ships and tugboats were repaired. According to Nicole Mattar Haddad, the company is strong in the naval repair market as a high-quality supplier in the country, ensuring services for Brazilian clients and others, transferring a market that is in RJ and abroad to Pernambuco, generating 500 jobs in Suape.

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The CEO of Atlântico Sul Shipyard in Suape is now focusing, besides naval construction, on a market that is expected to grow in Brazil in the coming years: the offshore wind energy sector, specifically in the manufacturing of foundations and towers for offshore turbines.

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Federal Government Signs Regulatory Decree for Offshore Wind Energy Generation in Brazilian States

Last month, President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree that regulates enterprises for electrical generation through wind sources offshore. The production of offshore wind energy will be authorized by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).

Aneel is analyzing authorization requests for the installation of two offshore wind power plants in Ceará, but plans to wait for the development of specific regulations for the sector.

In a way, EAS is already targeting the wind energy sector. “In the tower segment, we are already competing for contracts. What we are aiming at is the offshore market that is emerging in Brazil,” admits the executive managing the shipyard’s Judicial Recovery.

Atlântico Sul Shipyard Begins Hiring Again

Despite everything, Haddad knows that several external companies will arrive when the hiring for towers begins. However, she believes that the shipyard’s condition and its experience in nautical products can position EAS well in the competition.

The executive of the shipbuilding company has a deadline of two years to exit Judicial Recovery and believes it is possible. However, she wishes to do this by offering a more competitive company with new business opportunities. Haddad also highlights that the company has already started to reach out to former welders and is rehiring them.

Reference in the Ship Repair Market, Atlântico Sul Shipyard Aims at the Offshore Wind Energy Sector

The Atlântico Sul Shipyard, Giant of Naval Construction and Naval Repairs in Suape, Prepares to Meet the High Demand for Offshore Wind Energy Towers and Plans to Become an Important Player in the Renewable Energy Market

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Reference in the Ship Repair Market, Atlântico Sul Shipyard Aims at the Offshore Wind Energy Sector

The Atlântico Sul Shipyard, Giant of Naval Construction and Naval Repairs in Suape, Prepares to Meet the High Demand for Offshore Wind Energy Towers and Plans to Become an Important Player in the Renewable Energy Market

Read Other Related News

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Federal Government Signs Regulatory Decree for Offshore Wind Energy Generation in Brazilian States

Atlântico Sul Shipyard Begins Hiring Again

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