Market Update: Major Contract Awards for Prosafe and DOF with Petrobras
Petrobras has awarded Prosafe a significant tender for the provision of the Safe Notos, a semi-submersible accommodation and maintenance vessel (UMS). The total contract is valued at approximately USD 204 million and includes a firm four-year commitment beginning in September 2026, directly after the conclusion of the vessel’s current contract initiated in Q3 2022. The Safe Notos will continue supporting offshore safety and maintenance operations for the Brazilian oil giant.
Meanwhile, DOF has confirmed the award of four new vessel charter contracts with Petrobras. A standout in the announcement is the Skandi Iguaçu, an AHTS unit currently in operation for Petrobras, which will enter a fresh four-year charter starting in February 2026. The Skandi Angra, Skandi Paraty, and Skandi Urca have also secured new four-year deals, set to commence in January following the expiration of their current agreements. As WSB previously reported, these contracts involve ROV operations at depths reaching 3,000 meters. The combined value of the four charters is approximately USD 480 million.
