Delivered in 2002, this 72m by 16m, DP-1 Platform Supply Vessel began her career in Brazil under Tidewater’s flag as Danko Tide, supporting the country’s offshore supply chain during a period of intense E&P activity. Built for reliability and utility, she spent her early years running steady logistics between platforms and support bases along the Southeast coast — the kind of dependable workhorse service that defines many mid-life PSVs in the Brazilian market.
The most delicate chapter in her history came in 2011, when Danko Tide was involved in a contact incident with the Pride Rio de Janeiro platform off Espirito Santo state. Brazil’s Maritime Court investigated the case, confirming no personal injuries and nor relevant environmental damage, and ultimately archived the process due to indeterminate causes. In practical terms, operational continuity was preserved, with no long-term impairment preventing her return to service.
Proof of resilience emerged in 2015, when Danko Tide was chartered by Shell to support the Bijupirá and Salema fields in Campos Basin. Securing work with a major operator signaled that the vessel remained technically sound and commercially viable — a testament to consistent class discipline and maintenance under Brazilian flag requirements.
During the Pandemic and after a somewhat long period of idleness, following the worldwide Oil crisis that also heavily impacted the offshore segment in Brazil, a change of pace – and home – ensued for the better, as Danko Tide transitioned to Brazilian ownership and identity, being acquired locally by Bravante Group and renamed Singrar, retaining Brazilian flag and Rio de Janeiro as home port. Amidst all challenges faced during one of the most uncertain times in recent history, Bravante’s Singrar found purpose where less expected. A DP-1 PSV supporting exploration and production activities for Petrobras in Mero field, one of the pre-salt giants of Santos Basin, where harsh environments and stricter requirements prevail, Singrar thrived.
The arc of Singrar is less about dramatic turns and more about proven continuity: a mid-life PSV that navigated a serious incident without lasting fallout, sustained employability with top-tier clients, and continued to find relevance in Brazil’s offshore supply chain. For brokers and charterers, her journey reinforces a familiar yet essential lesson: in this market, longevity is not luck — it is built through disciplined class adherence, sound operations and compliance that protect availability and day-rate economics over the long run.
