At the end of last week, Petrobras received the offers for 3 of the 4 issued PSV tenders. The public opportunity for up to 20 PSVs had a total of 34 vessels (PSVs 3000, 4000 and 4500 DWT amongst them) presented in 17 of the 20 batches available for bidders’ choice. The most competitive offers were presented by CBO at USD 29,990.00/day, on the 4 years firm contract period batches, and rates ranged all the way till just above USD 40,000.00/day. The smaller vessels (DWT 3000) averaged a daily rate of USD 26.000,00 with the most competitive offer from WSUT at USD 24.990,00/day. Although both Brazilian and Foreign flag vessels were allowed to bid, most of the offers came from Brazilian/REB units with just 4 vessels presented under foreign flag. The Mero and ‘Búzios/Roncador’ opportunities were closed invitation processes (SEP) therefore all offers, and details are not publicized, although we have sent our closest clients the required information. Participants expect that the Brazilian flag tonnage will prevail, Petrobras to move fast and negotiate all opportunities in parallel.
