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Petrobras and BP form strategic alliance
Alliance will explore joint projects in Brazil and beyond
BP announced last Thursday (Apr 12) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore areas of cooperation with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. …
Solstad Farstad awarded contract by Petrobras in Brazil
PETROBRAS – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. has awarded Solstad Farstad a 1 year firm contract to the AHTS Far Scout (2001, AHTS UT 722L, 186t BP) and to the AHTS BOS Turquesa (2007, AHTS UT 722L, 190t …
McDermott Completes Phase 1 of QGEP Atlanta Early Production System
McDermott successfully completed the first phase of the deep-water Atlanta Early Production System, located offshore Brazil for independent Brazilian Exploration and Production company QGEP
Phase 1 included successful …
APM Terminals Itajaí to double monthly volume
Three new services will begin calling APM Terminals Itajaí in February, catering to Brazil’s refrigerated cargo exports from Santa Catarina State. Chicken and pork will be the main export on these …
Modec announces extension of time charter contract for FPSO Cidade de Niterói MV18 offshore Brazil
MODEC, Inc. (MODEC) announced earlier today that Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) has extended its contract with a MODEC’s Dutch subsidiary and an owner of the FPSO Cidade de Niterói MV18 (the …
CMA CGM to improve SAMWAF port coverage
In the effort to continue enhancing its product, CMA CGM announced yesterday the port coverage improvement of its SAMWAF service connecting Brazil and Plata area to West Africa and South Africa strategic markets.
As …
Samskip Logistics and DC Logistics Brasil to extend the Brazilian offerings
Samskip Logistics and freight forwarding force DC Logistics Brasil have signed a national representation agreement that creates a new partnership seeking to grow the containerised business in Brazil.
The collaborative …
MODEC, Mitsui, MOL, Marubeni and MES to Proceed with the Ultra-Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Sepia Area, Brazil
MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) have agreed that Mitsui, MOL, Marubeni and …
APM Terminals Pecém reports record volumes
Port productivity combined with strong growth in landside customers and shipping lines fuels result.
APM Terminals Pecém reported a 19% annual increase in container handling volumes as the gateway port to …
DOF Subsea awarded two new ROV contracts by Petrobras
DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has been awarded two new ROV contracts by Petrobras in Brazil for ROVs to be installed on board Skandi Angra and Skandi Paraty. The new contracts start in April 2018 and end in …