Merger between CBO and Oceanpact strengthens fleet and expands presence in the offshore market

The merger between maritime support companies CBO and Oceanpact should expand operational capacity and open up new business opportunities in the offshore sector. According to executive Andrade, the fleets of the two companies have very complementary characteristics, which strengthens joint action in meeting the demands of the oil and gas industry.

According to him, the integration of assets allows for greater diversification of the vessels operated, in addition to expanding the average size of the fleet available for contracts to support offshore activities. This combination allows us to serve different operating profiles, from specialized services to more complex logistics operations on the high seas.

The complementarity between the vessels also tends to increase the companies’ operational flexibility, allowing the new structure to more efficiently meet the needs of customers in the energy sector. In practice, this means greater ability to adapt to varied projects, which require different types of vessels and technical solutions.

Another point highlighted by the executive is that expanding the fleet can generate new contracting opportunities, both in existing projects and in future tenders and contracts in the oil and gas industry. The Brazilian offshore market has shown signs of recovery in recent years, driven mainly by the expansion of pre-salt activities.

With a more robust and diversified fleet, the expectation is that the new business structure will be more competitive to compete for contracts and expand its presence in the maritime support market, a segment considered strategic for the operation of offshore operations in the country.