Synergy Offshore

What Synergy Offshore does

Synergy Offshore do Brasil Ltda is a Rio de Janeiro-based maritime services company providing integrated vessel management and ship agency services to offshore maritime operators active in Brazilian waters. The company was founded circa 2005 and operates with a headcount of 51–100 employees, holding two Brazilian legal entities (SYNERGY OFFSHORE DO BRASIL LTDA and SYNERGY OFFSHORE DO BRASIL NAVEGAÇÃO MARÍTIMA LTDA) organized around distinct operational purposes. Its target customers are vessel owners, charterers, and foreign vessel operators running offshore campaigns in Brazil, with a stated focus on oil and gas-related offshore operations.

Synergy Offshore delivers an integrated portfolio of ten service lines: Ship Agency, Customs Clearance (including REPETRO temporary importation), Crew Logistics, Shore Services, Survey, Repairs, Maritime Crew, ShipChandler (bunkering and provisions), Spread Boats (chartering), and Brazilian Flag (EBN flagging services). Rather than proprietary technology, the company's offering is built on operational know-how, regulatory expertise (Antaq, Customs, Immigration, Federal Police, Harbormaster, Navy, Port Health Bureau), and a network of partners — including major Brazilian shipyards (including the Navy's shipyards), small Brazilian ship-owners for spread boats, independent inspectors/surveyors, and selected ship-chandlers. Its EBN (Empresa Brasileira de Navegação) status is a foundational capability that enables it to endorse International Chartering Agreements and grant Brazilian flag rights to foreign vessels — a regulatory permission foreign competitors cannot obtain.

The business model is project-based professional services billing, with fees generated across the ten service lines for specific offshore campaign requirements. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting vessel owners and charterers in Brazil, with no intermediary channels, no public pricing, and no disclosed recurring subscription layer. The company maintains a portfolio of credibility assets — ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 (all certified by Bureau Veritas), TRACE anti-bribery certification, Petrobras vendor approval, and an Armador (Shipowner) certification from Tribunal Marítimo — which are effectively prerequisites for competing in Petrobras and broader offshore O&G supply chains.

Name

Synergy Offshore

Legal name

SYNERGY OFFSHORE DO BRASIL LTDA

Website

https://synergy-offshore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Synergy Offshore is a Rio de Janeiro-based maritime services firm providing integrated vessel management and ship agency services to offshore operators in Brazil. It serves vessel owners, charterers, and foreign operators via ten service lines and holds EBN status enabling Brazilian flag endorsements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Vessel management services
• Ship agency services
• Offshore maritime operations
• Customs clearance services
• Crew logistics management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Maritime Services Revenue: Synergy Offshore generates revenue through providing integrated maritime services including ship agency, customs clearance, crew logistics, shore services, survey, repairs, maritime crew, shipchandler, spread boats, and Brazilian flag services to offshore maritime companies operating in Brazil. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for operational and logistics support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Synergy Offshore provides integrated vessel management and ship agency services to offshore maritime companies operating in Brazil. The company delivers ten core service lines covering ship agency, customs clearance (including REPETRO), crew logistics, shore services, survey, repairs, maritime crew hiring, ship chandler supply, spread boat chartering, and Brazilian flag endorsement as an EBN-certified shipping company.

Product overview

Synergy Offshore is a Brazilian maritime services company based in Rio de Janeiro with over 20 years of experience providing vessel management and ship agency services. The company offers an integrated portfolio of 10 core services for the offshore maritime market: Ship Agency (legal requirements for vessel operation), Customs Clearance (customs activities and REPETRO), Crew Logistics (personnel logistics and visas), Shore Services (port operations and warehousing), Survey (inspection and survey services), Repairs (shipyard partnerships for dry/wet docking), Maritime Crew (local labor hiring and crew management), ShipChandler (bunkering and provisions), Spread Boats (chartering services for various boat types), and Brazilian Flag (EBN certification for foreign vessel admission). These services are fully integrated to support offshore maritime campaign requirements, providing comprehensive support for vessel temporary importation and operational logistics in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Agency Focused on total attendance to legal requirements for vessel operation in Brazil, acting on behalf of Owners and Charterers representing their vessels with permanent contact with Brazilian authorities including Immigration, Federal Police, Port Health Bureau, Harbormaster, Customs, Navy, and Antaq.
• Customs Clearance Provides overall customs clearance activities covering all stages of a project including Pre-evaluation of Taxation Impact, Temporary Importation/REPETRO, Importation, Bonded Transportation and Storage, Inventory Control, and Exportation.
• Crew Logistics Crew and personnel logistics service covering Work Visas (Offshore/Onshore), Registration with Immigration, Meet and Greet (Airport/Port/Hotels), Transportation, Hotel Bookings, Crew Boats and Helicopters, HSE Inductions, and MEDIVAC.
• Shore Services Port operations and logistics including Supply Base and Warehousing, Port Quays and Facilities, Cargo and Materials Logistics, Lifting and Rig-ups Operations, Temporary and Permanent Offices, Pipe-yard and Spooling Facilities, and Special Containers.
• Survey Inspection and survey services through frame agreements with independent inspectors and surveyors covering Port State Control, Helideck and Radio Transmission (EPTA), NR-10 and NR-30, IBAMA/INEA, On/Off Hire Condition Surveys, Bunkering Survey, Insurance Claims, Sea-fastening Survey, Lifting Operations Survey, and Diving Inspections.
• Repairs Ship repair services through partnerships with major Brazilian shipyards including Navy Shipyards, covering Dry-Docking, Wet Docking, Major and Minor Repairs, SPS outage and re-classification, Maintenance and Housekeeping, with ability to offer lump-sum turn key solutions.
• Maritime Crew Brazilian labor hiring and maritime crew management services compliant with local legislation requirements (1/3 after 90 days, 1/2 after 180 days, 2/3 after one year), covering Captain, Chief Mate, Deck officers, Chief Engineer, Electricians, Cook, Steward, Mess men, Bosuns, Able Seamen, Deckhand, Welders, Fitters, Mechanicals, and General Labor.
• ShipChandler Ship supply and provisioning services covering Bunkering (IFO/MGO), Lube Oil, Fresh Water, Consumables, Food Supplies, Spare parts, Rental of equipment, and PPE through selected first-class ship-chandlers.
• Spread Boats Chartering services for various boat types in Brazilian market including Fast and Crew Boats, Tug Boats and LHs, Barges, Survey and Batimetry Boats, Supply Boats, Chase Boats, and Ship Brokerage for spot or long term works.
• Brazilian Flag As a Brazilian Shipping Company (EBN), provides endorsement and intervention on International Chartering Agreements to grant Brazilian flag rights for Importation and Admission of Foreign Vessels into Brazilian Market, providing legal protection and preference for Brazilian flagged vessels.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Major Brazilian Shipyards (including Navy's Shipyards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with major Brazilian shipyards including Navy's Shipyards has granted Synergy Offshore a privileged position in the repair market. This partnership ensures guarantee of space availability and competent management for vessel repairs.
• Small Brazilian Ship-ownerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationships with small Brazilian ship-owners for spread boat chartering. These uninterrupted dealings create mutually beneficial chartering contracts for spot or long term works, representing an intangible asset that competitors cannot offer.
• Independent Inspectors and SurveyorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame agreements with seasoned and expert group of first class independent inspectors and surveyors to protect client interests and ensure full attendance to legal requirements.
• Selected Ship-ChandlersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected first class ship-chandlers to attend requisitions in any port or location, complementing Synergy Offshore's own bunkering and fresh water supply services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Edison Chouest Offshore: Diversified offshore services operator with growing Brazilian operations. Comparable in serving Brazilian offshore campaigns but on the asset-owning side rather than the agency/integrator side.
• Tidewater Inc. Largest global operator of offshore support vessels (OSVs), with significant Brazilian presence. Adjacent rather than direct—operates vessels rather than agencies them—but shares the same Petrobras/anchor-client offshore market.

Direct peers

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global ship agency and logistics group with a Brazilian hub. Competes on ship agency, husbandry, bunkering, crew change, and customs—essentially the same integrated service menu as Synergy in offshore contexts.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: One of the world's largest ship agencies and maritime services providers, with Brazilian operations covering vessel agency, husbandry, customs clearance, and crew services. Mirrors Synergy's bundled service model.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Service: Global ship agency and port-call services provider with established Brazilian operations. Directly competes with Synergy on ship agency, crew logistics, ship-chandler, and customs coordination for vessels calling Brazilian ports.
• V.Group (formerly V.Ships): World-leading ship management and maritime services company with Brazilian presence. Overlaps Synergy on vessel management, crewing, and technical services for offshore and merchant fleets.

Regional players

• Log-In Logística Intermodal: Brazilian maritime and intermodal logistics company serving coastal and offshore segments. Comparable in Brazilian maritime services market dynamics and Petrobras-driven demand.
• Barry Roglhen Salles (BRS): Brazilian maritime services company with a long history of vessel management, ship agency, and offshore support in Brazilian waters. Closest domestic peer in scale and focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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