Last Tuesday, Petrobras received offers for their latest AHTS TS opportunity. With
just 5 vessels presented, the early results pulled from Petrobras e-sourcing system
showcased a significant increase in average rates when compared to the previous similar opportunities. Posidonia Shipping presented the AHTS Atlantic Kingfisher from Canadian
Owners Atlantic Towing and managed to secure 1st place in qualification with a day rate of USD 44.975. CBO came just behind with AH Liguria which was offered at USD 46.950.
Remaining offers were nearing USD 60.000, therefore more detached from the possible awarded vessels. This tender was aiming to charter only Brazilian Flag (or REB) vessels and just one small extension on the deadline was granted by Petrobras during the process, which really indicates that this opportunity was
more directed to hire available vessel already in country.
