Bram Offshore

Name

Bram Offshore

Legal name

Bram Offshore

Website

https://bramoffshore.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Maritime Support Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Offshore vessel services
• Maritime logistics support
• Platform supply vessels
• Anchor handling towing
• Subsea ROV operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Vessel Chartering and Maritime Support Services: Integrated maritime logistics services including vessel operations, anchor handling, platform supply, oil spill response, well stimulation, ROV operations, and multi-purpose offshore support services for the oil, gas, and renewable energy industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bram Offshore operates a fleet of 70+ specialized offshore vessels providing integrated maritime logistics services to the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. Core vessel types include AHTS (Anchor Handling Towing Supply), PSV (Platform Supply), OSRV (Oil Spill Response), WSSV (Well Service and Stimulation), RSV (ROV Support), MPSV (Multi-Purpose Support), and SDSV (Shallow Dive Support) vessels serving Brazilian pre-salt basins and offshore operations.

Product overview

Bram Offshore is a maritime logistics and offshore vessel services company operating a fleet of more than 70 highly specialized vessels. The core offering consists of seven vessel types — AHTS (Anchor Handling Towing Supply), PSV (Platform Supply), OSRV (Oil Spill Response), WSSV (Well Service and Stimulation), RSV (ROV Supply), MPSV (Multi-Purpose Support), and SDSV (Shallow Dive Support) — providing integrated services for the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. As the largest Brazilian representative of the Edison Chouest Offshore Group, Bram's portfolio is supplemented by affiliated companies including Brasil Port (port logistics and storage), Navship (shipbuilding and repair), C-Innovation (subsea ROV/AUV services), Marine Technologies (DP systems and vessel technology), GIS (offshore engineering/maintenance), Caltex Oil Tools (equipment rental and engineering), Tank Clean (tank cleaning and sanitization), and Kystdesign (ROV design and manufacturing), together forming a One-Stop-Shop model covering the full offshore support lifecycle from vessel construction to port operations to subsea services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AHTS (Anchor Handling Towing Supply) Vessels Anchor Handling Towing Supply vessels designed for anchor handling, torpedo launching, platform demobilization and mobilization and anchoring (DMA), towing and bow steering of units, and transport of liquid and bulk cargoes. For oil and gas operators in offshore basins.
• PSV (Platform Supply Vessels) Platform Supply Vessels designed to transport essential materials for oil and gas operations including container loading, potable water, maritime diesel, drilling fluids and bulks, drilling and well completion pipes. For offshore oil and gas operators.
• OSRV (Oil Spill Response Vessels) Oil Spill Response Vessels designed and equipped to respond to oil spills at sea with ocean containment barriers, thruster-equipped collectors, and oil detection equipment. For oil and gas operators requiring emergency response.
• WSSV (Well Service and Stimulation Vessels) Well Service and Stimulation Vessels equipped with stimulation plant using high-pressure pumps for acidifying and fracturing operations to increase hydrocarbon recovery efficiency and extend well life. For oil and gas operators.
• RSV (ROV Supply Vessels) ROV Supply Vessels specialized in operating ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) at depths up to 4,000 meters, supporting underwater inspections, pipe repairs, and other subsea infrastructure work. For subsea engineering and oil and gas operators.
• MPSV (Multi-Purpose Support Vessels) Multi-Purpose Support Vessels for logistical support including supply transport, construction and maintenance project support in deep waters, anchor handling, data gathering, and emergency response. For offshore oil and gas operators.
• SDSV (Shallow Dive Support Vessels) Shallow Dive Support Vessels supporting shallow diving activities for inspection and maintenance of subsea systems up to 50 meters water depth, equipped with ROVs for difficult access inspections. For subsea inspection and oil and gas operators.
• Brasil Port (Port Operations)

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ operations conducted annually with 70+ specialized vessels

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Edison Chouest Offshore GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and global maritime solutions group with 60+ years of history operating across five continents. Bram Offshore is the largest Brazilian representative of the Group, operating under a One-Stop-Shop business model offering diverse maritime solutions through multiple products and services.
• Navship (Estaleiro Navship)coreTechnology or IntegrationShipyard established in 2004, the first Edison Chouest Group facility in Brazil. Located in Navegantes, Santa Catarina with approximately 240,000 m² area. Responsible for building and delivering 43 vessels including PSV, AHTS, WSV, RSV types, two floating docks, and other support vessels. Opened branch in São João da Barra in 2024 adjacent to Brasil Port.
• Brasil PortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational since 2016, the largest and main port installation in South America. Located at Terminal 2 of Porto do Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, near major pre-salt basins. Features 600,000 m² area with 15 simultaneous mooring positions, potable water (10,000 m³ tanks) and diesel (40,000 m³ tanks) supply, tube inspection and hydroblasting, assembly and commissioning areas, waste management and emergency response.
• C-InnovationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal integrated maritime services company specializing in advanced subsea solutions including ROVs, AUVs, geophysical surveys, positioning, subsea construction, project management, spot services and tooling systems. Operates more than 25 ROVs in Brazil, providing cutting-edge subsea technology integrated with Bram Offshore vessel operations.
• Marine Technologies (MT)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company focused on R&D and innovation developing solutions for all vessel types. Produces and delivers DP (Dynamic Positioning) systems approved for all classes, data collection solutions, vessel monitoring, data-driven risk assessment, condition monitoring, machine learning, and fuel and emissions monitoring.
• Caltex Oil ToolssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental, services, and custom engineering solutions for the offshore industry. Based in Houston with 65+ years of experience in deepwater, remote technologies, and intervention solutions. Arrived in Brazil in 2025 to strengthen Group's position as world leader in integrated offshore solutions.
• GIS (Gulf Island Shipyard Services)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1948 in Galliano, United States, began operations in Brazil in 2025. With 75+ years of global experience in offshore engineering and maintenance, construction, repairs, and decommissioning, GIS brings legacy of excellence complementing and expanding Group capabilities in Brazil.
• Tank CleansecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized tank cleaning and environment sanitization company founded in 1998 in the United States, arrived in Brazil in 2015. Operates in Guanabara Bay and Porto do Açu areas, providing specialized labor, equipment, and services for vessel tank cleaning including potable water tanks, diesel tanks, fluid tanks, bulk silos, air conditioning ducts, gas free and confined space rescue, and environment sanitization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vallianz Holdings: Vallianz operates a fleet of AHTS and platform supply vessels serving oil and gas operators in the Middle East and other regions. Directly comparable in vessel categories (AHTS, PSV) and offshore logistics model.
• Oceanpact: Oceanpact is a leading Brazilian offshore services company operating PSVs, AHTSVs, ROV support and subsea/environmental services for the Brazilian oil and gas industry. It is the closest direct domestic peer to Bram, competing for similar pre-salt contracts.
• Vroon Offshore: Vroon Offshore operates a fleet of PSVs, AHTSVs, and subsea support vessels globally. Comparable vessel mix and energy customer base to Bram's offshore logistics operations.
• Maersk Supply Service: Maersk Supply Service operates a global fleet of AHTS, PSV, and subsea support vessels for offshore oil and gas and renewables. Comparable vessel profile and customer overlap with Bram.
• Seacor Marine Holdings: Seacor Marine operates offshore support vessels in the Americas and globally, with exposure to PSV/AHTS markets and U.S. Gulf of Mexico activity comparable to Bram's Brazilian pre-salt operations.
• Tidewater Inc. Tidewater is the world's largest operator of offshore support vessels, with a global fleet of AHTS and PSV units serving oil and gas operators worldwide. It is comparable in business model and vessel mix to Bram's fleet.
• DOF Subsea: DOF Subsea is a global offshore support vessel operator with significant AHTS/PSV capacity and subsea construction capabilities. It competes with Bram in Brazilian offshore markets and across international deepwater basins.
• Solstad Offshore: Solstad Offshore operates a large global fleet of AHTS, PSV, and subsea construction vessels serving oil and gas and offshore wind customers. Directly comparable vessel categories and contract structures.

Regional players

• Wilson Sons: Wilson Sons is a Brazilian integrated port and maritime logistics operator with offshore support exposure. Comparable in Brazilian regional footprint and B2B port/maritime services, though focused more on container terminals and towage than deepwater OSVs.

Broad incumbents

• Edison Chouest Offshore: Edison Chouest Offshore is the parent group of Bram and a diversified global maritime services conglomerate operating across five continents. Its broader portfolio (vessel construction, port operations, subsea) overlaps directly with Bram's affiliate structure but spans wider geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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