Petrobras disclosed the partial result for the RSV opportunity for offers received November 2023. So far, 9 Brazilian flagged vessels from Edison Chouest Offshore were qualified: Deborah Kay, Bongo, Paulo Cunha, Wildebeest, Joe Griffin, Santos Service, Bram Spirit, Bram Bravo and Eland, with discounts not over 5%. Once awarded Chouest will secure new commitments for all their RSVs ending contracts with the oil major.
Incidentally all currently qualified offers from the same bidder in different lots, however the tender process indeed the pre-determined priority order of lots in the tender, with 5 other offers from Solstad Offshore ASA, Oceanica and Fugro still under evaluation by Petrobras. It reflects the responsiveness of bidders, not a preference of Petrobras. 5 vessels have been disqualified due to excessive pricing, whilst 6 others have not been evaluated (out of range), but could be as the process evolves.
