Some vessels do not belong to a field, a country, or an operator.
They belong to market — and survive by changing skin.
Havila Lista was delivered in 1999 by Simek AS shipyard, Norway. Built as a PSV under Norwegian flag, classed by DNV, prepared to operate in one of most demanding environments in the world: North Sea.
She was a vessel with a defined identity.
Identity??
A few years later, control changed. She leaves Norwegian registry, adopts Bahamas flag and, later, Vanuatu. Name changed as well: no longer Havila Lista, she starts sailing as Blue Angel.
Does a vessel that changes name bring bad luck?
If that was the rule, we would all be “a ver navios”.
Under new management, former Havila Lista takes on a different operational profile. From traditional PSV, she moves into long cycles supporting well stimulation operations — converted to WSSV. Deck stops being just cargo space and begins carrying a dedicated technical configuration.
Decades after launch, another strategic shift. Vessel returns to Brazil, is nationalized, enters REB and receives new name: BRAM Natal. Specialized plant is removed. Asset goes back to PSV configuration, repositioned to meet dynamics of Brazilian market.
Three names over her lifetime. Different flags. Different control structures. Different operational scopes.
Same hull since 1999.
Havila Lista — or Blue Angel, or BRAM Natal — keeps sailing. Currently under contract with Brava Energia, valid through October 2026.
In the end, market does not preserve names.
It preserves those who adapt.
Anything in common??
Every Thursday, a new “Por onde anda?” — stay tuned.
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