Forged to cross cycles — not just to fit a single market moment — Bravante II is one of those assets that, on the offshore Brazilian Battleship board, remained marked as operational while many peers had already been crossed out. Built in Brazil, it not only survived the sector’s turning point but preserved operational relevance when a large portion of the fleet fell behind.
Built in 2017 by Estaleiro Navegação São Miguel, Bravante II belongs to a generation of offshore support vessels developed under a more disciplined environment, shaped by stricter technical, regulatory and operational requirements than those seen during the accelerated expansion phase of the previous decade.
Classified as a PSV, Bravante II was designed to meet the typical logistics demands of Brazil’s Campos and Santos basins. With 87.9 meters LOA, 19.04 meters of beam, gross tonnage of approximately 3,983, and deadweight estimated at around 5,500 tonnes, it positions itself as a large PSV.
From a technical standpoint, the vessel follows a more conservative concept, featuring diesel-electric propulsion with total installed power of approximately 8,500 kW, an arrangement focused on operational robustness, energy efficiency and reliability during extended campaigns. The deck area, close to 850 m², reinforces a functional profile that prioritizes cargo flow, operational simplicity and ease of maintenance — characteristics that, under demanding offshore conditions, continue to be decisive.
Since entering service, Bravante II has remained focused on the Brazilian market, operating predominantly in regular offshore support campaigns. Unlike vessels that went through prolonged lay-up periods or multiple ownership changes, it has maintained a relatively stable trajectory, reflecting a fleet management approach centered on availability and operational predictability.
Public tracking data indicate that, in 2026, Bravante II remains active, with AIS in operation and recent movement history. During this period, the vessel has been employed in support Pipeline project, operating on routes between Guarujá and the Raia area, assisting logistical activities associated with the Castorone pipelay vessel and the heavy-lift support chain involved in subsea infrastructure installation. There are no public records of major technical incidents, propulsion losses or structural events that have compromised its operational performance over time.
And here lies the question the market rarely puts on paper: why does a vessel built in 2017, with a more conservative design, continue to “take jobs” from newer units? The answer lies less in cutting-edge technology and more in reliability, real availability and disciplined fleet management — attributes that, in tighter demand cycles, weigh heavily in chartering decisions.
The vessel is a reminder that, in Brazilian offshore operations, doing the job well — for a long time — remains a tangible competitive advantage!
