COOEC has set 2027 as its target for a first Brazilian FPSO contract after placing second in the Albacora tender. The project has progressed to commercial negotiations between Petrobras and Yinson.
Locar’s Marina I is heading toward Argentina again for VMOS-related offshore support, One Energy News reports. The vessel had returned to Brazil amid union allegations concerning crew recruitment.
Boskalis has started sand replenishment at Galgeplaat and Slikken van den Dortsman, using Freeway to support habitat restoration in the Eastern Scheldt. Completion is expected in late March 2027.
Transocean reports about $1.1 billion in firm backlog additions as Equinor approves a three-rig agreement and Shell awards Transocean Norge two wells, with an estimated drilling duration of 120 days.
Shell has agreed to acquire 30% of Bay du Nord offshore Canada. Equinor will retain 70% and remain operator as the CAD 14 billion development moves towards an investment decision targeted for early 2027.
SAL Heavy Lift’s MV Hilke transported 11 floating offshore wind foundation components across two voyages at Denmark’s Hvide Sande port, handling cargo weighing up to 596 t under strict vessel draft and length restrictions.
