Grupo CBO

What Grupo CBO does

Grupo CBO (Companhia Brasileira de Offshore), founded in 1978 and headquartered in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, is one of Brazil's largest offshore maritime support vessel operators, running a fleet of 45 medium and large vessels — comprising 6 RSV (ROV Support Vessels), 3 OSRV (Oil Spill Response Vessels), 23 PSV (Platform Supply Vessels), and 13 AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels) — alongside integrated underwater inspection and construction services. The company serves major oil and gas operators including Petrobras, Equinor, TotalEnergies, Subsea7, Saipem, Prio, Karoon, and Brava, primarily across the Santos Basin, Campos Basin, and Northeast Brazil. Technical capabilities include Dynamic Positioning (DP1/DP2), ROV operations, the CEOP operational excellence center with real-time telemetry and predictive maintenance, a 4PL integrated logistics platform, and an in-house training center with full-mission PSV/AHTS simulators; CBO Wiser, the first hybrid battery propulsion vessel in Latin America, was converted in partnership with Wärtsilä and Equinor.

The company generates revenue primarily through multi-year time charter contracts with oil and gas operators, including participation in Petrobras's Petronect public tender portal, with a complementary revenue stream from integrated logistics services (terrestrial, warehousing, port terminal operations, and maritime logistics) acting as a 4PL integrator. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by vessel class, specifications, and contract duration. CBO has been privately held since 2013 when the Fischer family sold the business to private equity firms Vinci Partners and Pátria Investimentos in partnership with BNDES Par; in February 2026, CBO announced a business combination with OceanPact that would create a combined entity operating 73 vessels with projected annual revenue exceeding USD 778 million and a USD 2.7 billion backlog.

Name

Grupo CBO

Legal name

CBO Holding S.A.

Website

https://grupocbo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Grupo CBO is a Brazilian offshore maritime support services company operating 45 vessels (RSV, OSRV, PSV, AHTS) for oil and gas operators including Petrobras, Equinor, and TotalEnergies along the Brazilian coast, with integrated 4PL logistics and the first hybrid propulsion vessel in Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Maritime Support Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)

Keywords

• Offshore support vessels
• Maritime logistics services
• Platform supply vessels
• Integrated offshore logistics
• Subsea ROV operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Niterói

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Offshore Maritime Support Services: Core revenue from chartering and operating offshore support vessels (PSV, AHTS, RSV, OSRV) for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Revenue is generated through time charter contracts typically with major energy companies, with pricing based on vessel specifications, contract duration, and operational requirements.
2. Integrated Logistics Services (4PL): Comprehensive logistics services including terrestrial logistics, warehousing, port terminal operations, and maritime logistics for offshore energy operations. Positioned as a Fourth-party Logistics (4PL) provider managing the entire demand chain for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo CBO charters and operates a fleet of 45 medium and large offshore support vessels (RSV, OSRV, PSV, AHTS) serving offshore oil and gas exploration and production operators along the Brazilian coast. The company provides integrated 4PL logistics combining terrestrial transport, warehousing, port terminal operations, maritime support, and inventory management for offshore platforms. Operations are supported by a real-time Operational Excellence Center (CEOP), full-mission training simulators, in-house shipyard (Estaleiro Aliança), and pioneering hybrid propulsion technology.

Product overview

Grupo CBO is one of Brazil's largest offshore maritime support companies operating a fleet of 45 vessels, providing integrated services to the oil and gas industry. The company offers four main vessel types (RSV, OSRV, PSV, and AHTS) serving different functions from ROV operations and oil spill response to platform supply and anchor handling. Beyond vessel operations, CBO provides integrated logistics services (acting as a 4PL integrator), operates a training center with full-mission simulators, maintains a real-time operational excellence center (CEOP), and implements telemetry solutions for fleet monitoring. The company serves major oil companies including Petrobras, Equinor, TotalEnergies, and others along the Brazilian coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBO Logística Integrada: Integrated logistics services including terrestrial logistics, port operations, maritime support and inventory management for offshore energy supply chain
• Universidade CBO
• Fita Azul
• CEOP - Centro de Excelência Operacional

Products and services

• RSV (ROV Support Vessel) Charter Charter of specialized offshore support vessels equipped with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for underwater operations including handling and assembly of submarine equipment, featuring dynamic positioning (DP2). For oil and gas operators.
• OSRV (Oil Spill Response Vessel) Charter Charter of vessels designed for oil spill recovery at sea and firefighting operations, with systems to aspirate spilled oil and store it in onboard tanks, required by environmental regulations for oil field operations. For oil and gas operators.
• PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) Charter Charter of offshore platform support vessels (60-100 meters, approximately 5,000 HP) that transport supplies including water, diesel oil, solid bulk, and drilling fluids essential for platform operations. For oil and gas operators.
• AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) Charter Charter of multi-purpose high-powered vessels (60-80 meters, 12,000-21,000 HP) functioning as tugboat, anchor handling, and supply transport. For oil and gas operators.
• Integrated Logistics (4PL) First integrated logistics operation for Brazil's offshore logistics chain, acting as a Fourth-party Logistics (4PL) integrator offering road transport, warehousing, port operations, maritime support, and inventory management services under a centralized Control Tower. For offshore energy operators.
• Centro de Excelência Operacional (CEOP) Operational excellence center providing remote monitoring of the fleet through CCTV cameras, asset management software, meteoceanographic forecasting, and predictive maintenance to support preventive and predictive fleet management. Internal service supporting CBO vessel operations.
• Centro de Treinamento (Training Center) Own training center equipped with full-mission PSV and AHTS simulators featuring high-definition screens and winch operation chairs for 360-degree simulation of real vessel maneuvers, used for crew training and capability development. Internal service supporting CBO crews.
• Programa Fita Azul (Blue Ribbon Excellence Program) Annual excellence program recognizing vessels with outstanding performance in safety, operational excellence and sustainability across the CBO fleet. Internal program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero time downtime and zero incidents for CBO Anita and CBO Carolina during Enauta Atlanta field drilling campaign.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WärtsiläcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for hybrid propulsion technology conversion. Wärtsilä converted one of CBO's PSV vessels (CBO Wiser) to operate with hybrid battery propulsion, the first such vessel in Latin America. The partnership also includes analysis of digitalization, hybridization, and alternative maritime fuel opportunities to achieve climate neutrality through energy transition.
• Finarge Apoio MarítimocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021CBO completed acquisition of Finarge Apoio Marítimo in September 2021, adding 5 AHTS vessels to the fleet and approximately 1,450 employees. Finarge SRL became a CBO shareholder.
• Equinor BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for hybrid vessel project (CBO Wiser) and offshore maritime support services. Equinor operates offshore fields in Brazil and relies on CBO vessels for support operations.
• Estaleiro PromarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrazilian shipyard contracted for construction of the first PSV 3000 in Brazil (CBO Campos, delivered 2000) and subsequent vessels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DOF Subsea: Norwegian-headquartered OSV and subsea services provider with AHTS, PSV, and subsea construction vessels. Comparable in vessel types, ROV operations, and tier-1 oil major customer relationships across global basins.
• Solstad Offshore: Norwegian offshore service vessel operator with large AHTS, PSV, and subsea construction fleet. Comparable in vessel categories (especially AHTS and PSV) and customer profile, with global rather than Brazilian focus.
• Tidewater Inc. Largest global OSV operator with the world's deepest fleet of PSVs and AHTS vessels serving oil and gas operators. Directly comparable vessel categories and offshore support services though geographically diversified.
• Maersk Supply Service: Global OSV operator owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk, providing AHTS, PSV, and subsea services to oil and gas majors worldwide. Comparable vessel categories and customer base, though operating globally rather than Brazil-focused.
• Edison Chouest Offshore: Privately-held US-based offshore service vessel operator with one of the largest diversified OSV fleets globally. Comparable in vessel categories and tier-1 operator customer relationships.
• Vroon Offshore: Dutch OSV operator with a modern fleet of PSVs, AHTS, and subsea support vessels serving North Sea and global offshore markets. Comparable vessel types and offshore oil and gas customer base.

Direct peers

• OceanPact: Brazilian offshore maritime services company and the announced merger counterparty for Grupo CBO. Operates a comparable fleet of OSVs serving Petrobras and other Brazilian operators, with overlapping PSV/AHTS services and subsea capabilities.
• Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore: Brazilian offshore support and harbor services joint venture between Wilson Sons and Ultratug, operating PSVs and AHTS vessels for Brazilian offshore oil and gas. Most direct Brazilian comparable outside of OceanPact.

Regional players

• Fleet Marine Support (FMS): Brazilian offshore support vessel operator providing AHTS and PSV services to the Brazilian oil and gas market. Comparable Brazilian-focused OSV operations, though smaller scale than CBO.
• Siem Offshore: Norwegian OSV owner-operator with AHTS, PSV, and subsea construction vessels serving global offshore markets. Comparable vessel types and offshore support model, though primarily operating in the North Sea and West Africa rather than Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/companhia-brasileira-de-offshore---cbo
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupocbo

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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