The President of Shell criticizes the government's targets for local content in pre-salt.

14:51 - 17 May | Shipbuilding

According to the Brazilian Institute of Oil and Gas, since the discovery of the pre-salt reserves, investments in the oil industry sector went from US$ 14.5 billion in 2008 to US$ 22.3 billion this year. The projection is that investments will...

ABB wins $18 million order for subsea pipeline construction vessels

11:30 - 16 May | Shipbuilding

Energy efficient electric propulsion, reliable power distribution systems for two deepwater pipeline installation vessels to be built by Daewoo in South Korea
Zurich, Switzerland, May 16, 2012 -- ABB, the leading power and automation technology...

The Brazilian shipbuilding scenario is one of continuous expansion

14:47 - 17 May | Shipbuilding

On Wednesday (16th) the President of the National Association of Industry, Construction and Naval and Offshore Repair (Sinaval) Ariovaldo Rocha, released the Brazilian Shipbuilding Industry Scenario for the first quarter of 2012. The sector...

Ulstein delivers second newbuild PSV to CBO for Petrobras

19:37 - 15 May | Shipbuilding

Ulstein has delivered the CBO Pacifico platform supply vessel, the second PX106 design newbuild for CBO this year. The vessel went directly from the Estaleiro Alianca yard into a contract with Petrobras.

These first two PX106 vessels are...

Brasil supply

12:30 - 05 May | Shipbuilding

Investment of R$ 6.5 billion by 2020

The Brasil Supply will invest R$ 6.5 billion in the areas of shipping, environment and offshore support base by 2020. The largest part of the money will be used to increase its offshore vessels fleet, which...

Sete Brasil

12:29 - 05 May | Shipbuilding

Company will operate 30 rigs

A company created in 2011, Sete Brasil will manage assets in the oil and gas offshore sector in Brazil. The company won the Petrobras tender to operate 28 drilling rigs and in terms of value, it became the largest...

Continuous growth

12:05 - 05 May | Shipbuilding

Navalshore 9th edition to have more exhibitors

There are great expectations for the 9th edition of Navalshore – Shipbuilding and Offshore Industries Expo and Conference to take place from August 1 to 3 in Rio de Janeiro. The organization of the...

Scenario of opportunities

11:55 - 05 May | Shipbuilding

Brazil’s shipping industry is going through a period of tremendous growth. The main construction projects originate from the pre-salt

The Brazilian shipping industry today counts with investment projects involving billions of dollars. Hundreds of...