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Brouwersgracht, Bloemgracht Set Course for Brazil’s Raia Start

Spliethoff’s m/v Brouwersgracht and m/v Bloemgracht clear Rio and sail to Guarujá to begin Raia Project operations, supplying about 200,000 m of pipeline for Saipem.

Photo source: Spliethoff

16, January 2026
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Spliethoff has started a new offshore assignment in Brazil at the beginning of 2026 after Brouwersgracht and Bloemgracht arrived in Rio de Janeiro.

Following completion of clearance formalities in Rio, both vessels are sailing to Guarujá to mobilise for work on the Raia Project for client Saipem.

The scope covers the supply of approximately 200,000 m of pipeline. The company described the work as well-matched to its B-type DP vessels, reflecting the project’s operational requirements for offshore activity.

Tags: Brazil offshore, DP vessels, Heavy marine transport, offshore logistics, Pipeline supply

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