Petrobras is once again out in the market with a competitive process under a SEP (closed invitational tender) to charter OSVs that will be employed in consortiums that have other oil companies as partners. This time, the Brazilian oil company is seeking up to 16 PSVs for a 4-year firm plus options contract.
The PSVs are divided into different specifications (Multipurpose, Fluid Carrier & General Cargo) and will be chartered according to a pre-defined priority order. Offers are split into three batches: “A” with delivery for February 2024 or 60 days after contract signature; “B” with delivery for May 2024 or 150 days after contract signature and “C” with delivery for September 2024 or 150 days after contract signature. Vessels offered under batch “C” will only be considered in case Petrobras’ demand is not met with
vessels presented in batches A and B. Interested parties have until November 24th to prepare and submit an offer. Petrobras currently has another tender open for the charter of up to 20 PSVs
and with this new SEP, the oil company may charter up to 36 PSVs upon conclusion of both processes.