BW Cidade de Sao Vicente Limited

Ship Owners

BW Cidade de Sao Vicente Limited is a subsidiary of BW Offshore, a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry. BW Offshore owns and operates the FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading) vessel known as BW Cidade de Sao Vicente.

Key Details:

Parent Company: BW Offshore
- Industry: Oil and Gas
- Services: Floating production services, including engineering, procurement, construction, and the operation of FPSOs.
BW Cidade de Sao Vicente:
- Type: FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading) vessel
- Function: Offshore oil production unit designed to receive hydrocarbons produced from nearby offshore platforms or underwater oil wells, process them, and store oil until it can be offloaded onto a tanker or through a pipeline.
- Capabilities: While exact specifications can vary, typical FPSOs handle a range of oil processing tasks like separation, dehydration, heating, and gas treatment.

Operations and Contracts:

The BW Cidade de Sao Vicente, like other similar vessels under BW Offshore, is typically contracted by international oil companies for specific projects. These contracts can span multiple years and often involve the deployment of the FPSO to various offshore fields around the world.

BW Offshore:

BW Offshore has a substantial fleet of FPSOs and is involved in some of the most significant oil and gas projects in the world. They have a strong focus on operational efficiency, safety, and innovation, aiming to meet the evolving needs of the global energy market.

Strategic Importance:

Flexibility: FPSOs offer a flexible solution for oil extraction in deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields where traditional drilling infrastructure would be impractical or too costly.
Mobility: These vessels can be redeployed to new locations, providing adaptability in changing market conditions.

To get the most recent and detailed information, including specific projects and operational status, checking BW Offshore's official website or their latest financial reports would be recommended.

Ships

BW CIDADE DE SAO VICENTE

Oil Production and Storage Unit | Flag: Bermuda | Port: HAMILTON

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