BRASFELS S/A

BRASFELS S/A is a prominent shipyard and offshore construction company based in Brazil. It is a subsidiary of the international engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services provider, Keppel Offshore & Marine, headquartered in Singapore. BRASFELS is primarily involved in the fabrication, integration, repair, and maintenance of offshore oil and gas platforms, as well as the construction and repair of various types of vessels, including Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, drillships, semi-submersible drilling rigs, and other specialized vessels.

The shipyard is located in Angra dos Reis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and it is strategically positioned to serve the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly in the rich oil fields of the Brazilian offshore sector. Its facilities are equipped with modern infrastructure, including large dry docks, extensive quay space, and state-of-the-art fabrication workshops.

BRASFELS is known for its high standards of safety, quality, and environmental management. The company plays a crucial role in supporting the development and sustainability of Brazil's offshore energy industry, contributing to local economies through job creation and technological advancements.

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Floating Dry Dock | Flag: Federative Republic of Brazil | Port: Angra dos Reis

Maritime News

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Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Pilot Boat to Virginia Pilots

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The Virginia Pilot Association has taken delivery of a new high-speed, pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It’s the Virginia pilots’ tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.The all-aluminum launch is designed and outfitted for the Pilot’s Hampton Roads harbor station. An all-new, shallow-V hull by Ray Hunt Design was created to optimize speed with a low wake while maintaining seakeeping and boarding performance. It displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar sized offshore pilot boat. As a result, the boat accelerates faster and reaches a higher top speed, explained Peter Duclos, the shipyard’s co-president and director of sales.