offshore

Now, only 46 are foreign flag and overall the count is 200 lower than three years ago

Among the bidders are PB-Log, a Petrobras subsidiary that provides port, maritime and air support services

The update of the tender includes the addition of a new air base and an increase in the cargo shipped

The auction is for hiring medium-sized aircraft to operate out of Rio de Janeiro

Performance was influenced by the P-66, which reached its maximum production in this quarter

The company attributed the monthly change to equipment maintenance

The contracts are for the charter of 23 aircraft to support offshore exploration and production activities

In the first quarter of this year only one offshore well and five onshore wells were begun

With no clear prospects for the resumption of activities in 2018, shipowners fear the renegotiation of Petrobras contracts will lead to lower rates

Increase in concessions was driven by new auctions, but activity will only resume in a major way later in the year

Manufacturers prepare to meet new Petrobras requirements in future pre-salt projects

Ten companies are in the running for the one-year contracts, with the start of operation in 2018