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Offshore tightening as a structural global trend

Global offshore activity continues to expand across both oil & gas and renewable sectors, contributing to a tightening in vessel supply and offshore service capacity.

Market Impact

This trend is expected to:

  • intensify competition for offshore vessels and specialized services
  • increase project costs and pressure on execution timelines
  • reinforce the importance of early procurement and logistics planning

Implications for Brazil

In this global context, Brazil:

  • remains one of the most active offshore markets globally
  • is likely to face increased competition for vessels and offshore services
  • may experience cost escalation and scheduling constraints in project execution

Legal

These dynamics reinforce the need for:

  • earlier contracting strategies, particularly for critical offshore assets
  • more robust risk allocation mechanisms in charter and service agreements
  • greater attention to availability, delay and performance-related provisions

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