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Day rates surge 50% as Petrobras welcomes bids in new flotel tender - Upstream Online

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Day rates surge 50% as Petrobras welcomes bids in new flotel tender | Upstream Online

Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras has received seven commercial proposals in its latest tender for the charter of an accommodation and maintenance vessel.

However, as demand for flotels in this niche sector continues to increase, so do prices.

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