The Tamandaré frigate will protect the 4.5 million square km of Brazil's Blue Amazon strategic territory The Brazilian Navy has achieved a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation programme with the launch of the first Tamandaré-class frigate, named F200 Tamandaré on 9 August 2024 at the Thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Santa Catarina The frigates are a crucial element of the Brazilian Navy’s Corvettes Class Programme (CCT) aimed at enhancing national territorial defence and safeguarding the country’s extensive natural resources the CCT programme is on target to have the first in class vessel operational in 2024 with the remaining vessels scheduled for delivery by 2029 These frigates will play a vital role in Brazil’s defence strategy ensuring the security of the Blue Amazon and enhancing the Navy’s ability to respond to both conventional and asymmetric threats in its maritime domain the Tamandaré-class frigates are multi-mission vessels The ships incorporate stealth characteristics to minimise radar signature and are designed for a variety of operational roles developed by the Águas Azuis consortium—comprising Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Atech—are designed to bolster Brazil’s naval capabilities in the strategic Blue Amazon region which encompasses over 4.5 million square kilometres of maritime territory.  Each frigate is equipped with advanced weaponry and sensor systems The primary air defence system is the Sea Ceptor missile system integrated with the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) offering comprehensive self-defence and local area air defence capabilities The ships also feature MANSUP anti-ship missiles including the Leonardo OTO Melara SRGM 76/62mm Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The construction of the Tamandaré-class frigates represents a significant technological and industrial achievement for Brazil with a high degree of domestically produced local content The initiative also involves a substantial transfer of naval engineering technology positioning Brazil as a key player in military shipbuilding The sensor suite includes state-of-the-art radars such as the Raytheon X- and S-band radars The frigates are also outfitted with the Atlas Elektronik ASO 713 hull-mounted sonar and Safran’s Paseo XLR optronic sights enhancing their ability to detect and engage various threats in complex maritime environments Propulsion for the Tamandaré is provided by a two-shaft system integrating MAN and Caterpillar diesel engines allowing the frigates to achieve a maximum speed of 28 knots The ships also feature L3 MAPPS’ integrated platform management system which monitors and controls onboard equipment Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Brazilian state-owned energy heavyweight Petrobras has confirmed the first oil from a new floating production owned by the Netherlands-based SBM Offshore as the vessel has begun operations at a huge field in the pre-salt Santos Basin off the coast of Brazil Petrobras has brought online the first high-capacity unit contributing to the field reaching a production level of 1 million barrels of oil per day The vessel is named after Joaquim Marques Lisboa a 19th-century military hero and admiral of Brazil’s Imperial Army which is equipped with decarbonization technologies such as a closed flare system that helps curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere also features heat recovery technologies that reduce the demand for additional energy The Búzios consortium consists of Petrobras (operator) a company responsible for managing production-sharing contracts (PSCs) While announcing “another giant in the pre-salt,” PPSA underlined: “Today the Búzios field is already the second largest oil producer in the Union the production of Búzios will increase even more will already reflect in positive results for the whole society.” Located in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin the project is envisioned to have 15 wells connected through a subsea infrastructure 1 convertible well (producer and injector) Petrobras anticipates that Búzios will shortly become its largest producing field reaching 2 million barrels per day by 2030 The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré is part of the field’s floating production set consisting of five other FPSOs operating at the field: P-74 The Búzios field started production in 2018 and is said to be the largest field in the world in ultra-deep waters which already accounts for over 20% of Petrobras’ total production The firm plans to spend the biggest slice of its $111 billion investment for the next five years on oil and natural gas while the total spending in the energy transition arena is expected to reach $16.3 billion Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] the company which was founded by thyssenkrupp have held a christening ceremony for the Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate The naming of the frigate with the construction number F200 marks another milestone in the surface vessel sector of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems a displacement of 3,500 tons and a top speed of 25 knots The godmother of the ship Tamandaré was Vera Brennand The keel for the first frigate was laid in March 2023 The ship is scheduled for delivery to the Brazilian Navy at the end of 2025 The Tamandaré program is considered Brazil’s most innovative naval construction project and was developed with the help of local manpower and a technology transfer managed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems thyssenkrupp Marine Systems signed an agreement to acquire the shipyard in Itajaí Home » Brazil to procure MANSUP missiles for Tamandaré-class Frigates The agreement was signed in the presence of Hamad Al Marar by Brazilian Navy Vice-Admiral Carlos Henrique de Lima Zampieri Director of Naval Weapons Systems and Rogerio Salvador at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 Brazilian Navy Vice-Admiral Carlos Henrique de Lima Zampieri said: “The MANSUP programme is widely recognised as strategically important to Brazil enabling it to create a sustainable and effective maritime legacy The integration of locally-developed cutting-edge solutions such as MANSUP onto the Tamandaré-class frigates exemplifies our drive for the development of world-class national capabilities The partnership with EDGE on this programme has been integral to its success.” MANSUP (Anti-Ship National Missile) systems have been co-developed with the Brazilian Navy and Brazilian Smart Weapons and High-Tech System specialist in which EDGE Group has a 50% shareholding MANSUP systems have been developed to meet the defence requirements of both the UAE Navy EDGE Group Managing Director & CEO said: “The co-development of the industry-leading MANSUP programme is a perfect example of successful international partnerships which are built on trust and expertise in a highly-specialised domain We are taking advantage of the tremendous experience and scale offered by EDGE to offer sophisticated solutions tailored to the exact requirements of the end-user the MANSUP programme will also drive economic growth creating direct employment opportunities and generating a wider ripple effect across the programme’s manufacturing ecosystem.” SIATT CEO said: “This event shows the strength of the relationship between UAE and Brazil and represents a key milestone on SIATT’s strategy of international expansion Leveraging on EDGE Group’s excellent market position we now aim to offer this solution for other friendly countries.” The MANSUP solution equipped with inertial guidance and active radar homing has been going under intensive testing on Brazil’s naval fleet and may eventually be adapted for selected air and land systems and currently also supplying the propulsion system and warhead the company is technically responsible for MANSUP’s Weapons Systems including integration onto ships and ground platforms and the Brazilian Navy are also committed to finalising the co-development of the MANSUP-ER extended range variant Naval News covered the MANSUP-ER in video during IDEX 2025: Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras has finished the anchoring activities for its new floating production which is said to be the biggest one off the coast of Brazil to date the FPSO arrived at its offshore destination in October 2024 and offshore commissioning activities to achieve the first oil in early 2025 describes as the ”largest producing FPSO in Brazil” and “the first in Brazil with a Sustainability-1 Notation,” got its name as a tribute to Joaquim Marques Lisboa who was a 19th-century military hero and admiral of Brazil’s Imperial Army underlined: “It is with great pride that we announce the completion of the anchoring of the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré “This is another historic milestone for SUB consolidating the anchoring of our largest production platform With a lot of determination and a highly committed team we mobilized strategic resources to carry out the Hook Up of this giant moving forward with the operations of the EPCI contract.”The FPSO is destined to work on the Petrobras-operated Búzios field With the potential to produce up to 225,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) and process 12 million cubic meters of gas per day the FPSO’s design incorporates SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward new build Petrobras’ Engineer of Subsea Equipment outlined: “Teams from planning service providers and many other internal and external areas worked in a coordinated manner to ensure on-time delivery with a total focus on safety during the execution of services in the 24 mooring systems of this GIANT.“This record is further proof that we are prepared for the challenges of the future always with the commitment to operate safely I embark on this giant to contribute to the pull-in team Equipped with decarbonization technologies to curb greenhouse gas emissions the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré also comes with the technology to use heat eliminating the need for additional energy on top of equipment for removing CO2 from gas and its subsequent injection into the reservoir The unit will have an estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity below 10 kg CO2e/boe Petrobras reached a cumulative production of 1 billion barrels of oil from Búzios in March 2024 with five FPSOs operating on the field: P-74 The Búzios consortium encompasses Petrobras (operator) the company managing the production sharing contracts (PSCs) The Brazilian giant is also pursuing oil and gas development projects outside Brazil. Recently, the firm confirmed the results from a gas discovery off the coast of Colombia An investment of $1.2 billion is expected in the exploratory phase and another $2.9 billion in the production development phase to see the Colombian project through, as included in Petrobras’ ‘2025-2029 Business Plan.’ The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups The Netherlands-based SBM Offshore is closing in on the first oil from its new floating production and offloading (FPSO) unit as the vessel has reached Brazilian waters and will be deployed at a huge field in the pre-salt Santos Basin off the coast of Brazil where it will work for the country’s state-owned energy heavyweight which was named after Joaquim Marques Lisboa Marquis of Tamandaré and a 19th-century military hero and admiral of Brazil’s Imperial Army which left the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard in China on July 31 where it is due to be deployed as the first high-capacity unit to be installed The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré has arrived in Brazil to join the other five FPSOs operating in the field: P-74 With the potential to produce up to 225,000 barrels of oil (bpd) and process 12 million cubic meters of gas per day the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré comes equipped with technologies for decarbonization slashes emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) The FPSO also features technologies for heat recovery which curb the demand for additional energy the vessel sports equipment for removing CO2 from the gas and its subsequent injection into the reservoir This unit will have an estimated greenhouse gas emission intensity below 10 kg CO2e/boe the Búzios field came online in 2018 and is said to be the largest field in the world in ultra-deep waters which already accounts for more than 20% of Petrobras’ total production and PPSA –  the company managing the production sharing contracts The FPSO’s design incorporates SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward new build, multi-purpose hull, which was nearing completion at the yard in February 2023. The first oil is slated for 2024. The vessel’s arrival in Brazil comes shortly after the Dutch player divested a minority stake in an FPSO which is working on another of Petrobras’ giant oil fields in the Santos Basin This FPSO will work on ExxonMobil’s fourth oil project in the Stabroek block OFFSHORE AND WIND SECTOR If you work in the offshore or wind sector it is essential that you are properly dressed for your job MASCOT offers a wide assortment of safety clothing and safety footwear maintaining or manufacturing wind turbines Home » Brazil Lays Keel of Second Tamandaré-class frigate jointly celebrated the keel laying of the country’s most modern frigate 2024 at the thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí is the second ship in Brazil’s Tamandaré-class frigate program for which a total of four units are to be built These MEKO® class ships combine cutting-edge technology and robust combat capabilities where a current total of 1,300 people are employed in the Tamandaré program The site is of key strategic importance: It will later be expanded into a hub for South America to ensure faster customer service and local value creation and to enable a reliable network “We are delighted to be able to celebrate another success in the surface vessel sector The construction of the most modern frigate for Brazil not only highlights our ambitions in international surface ship construction but is also helping to bolster our relationships in the whole of South America,” said Oliver Burkhard “we want to develop our leadership in products into a leadership in systems This means offering not only the best subsystems we are working towards achieving a new and improved position as a maritime powerhouse which will allow us to secure and expand our status as a leading naval company.” The keel laying of the frigate with the construction number F201 marks another milestone in the surface vessel sector which saw the delivery of the third high-performance frigate for the Egyptian Navy in record time at the end of the year The fourth frigate was launched at the beginning of December 2023 and is currently being completed in close cooperation with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems at Egypt’s Alexandria Shipyard thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is the only supplier in Germany to bring together the surface vessel and submarine sectors under one roof It also has sufficient production capacity and with the acquisition of the state-of-the-art shipyard site in Wismar has created additional facilities for building further boats at the same time In addition to its strong position in the surface vessel sector thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is the global market leader in the construction of conventional submarines: The start of production of the Type 212CD submarines for Germany and Norway – the largest order in the company’s history the signing of a letter of intent to build new submarines for India and the christening of the “Inimitable” for Singapore attest to the successes of recent months Marine Systems in Kiel is producing what are currently the largest submarines boasting a length of around 70 meters and a displacement of around 2,000 tonnes the company is currently in talks with other potential customers in surface vessel and submarine construction In order to meet constantly growing requirements thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will continue its course of growth as a maritime powerhouse in the coming months pushing ahead with integrated system solutions it is seeking to shape its organizational development to harmonize with the decision to merge thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK thyssenkrupp as owner and the global investment company Carlyle are exploring potential cooperation in the scope of the planned independence of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems The companies have agreed to enter into an in-depth review and valuation The subject of this valuation is a possible partial sale to Carlyle talks are underway with the German government and KfW Bank regarding the state’s participation in thyssenkrupp Marine Systems thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is well positioned for the coming years its order backlog totaled around 13 billion euros Petrobras says the first production well has been hooked up to the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias at the Mero field in the presalt Santos Basin offshore Brazil Preparations for startup are now in the final phase the third permanent production platform over the field is designed to produce up to 180,000 bbl/d of oil and 12MMcm/d of gas Last Saturday, the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré arrived from China at the Búzios field in the same region following its voyage from China It will potentially produce up to 225,000 bbl/d of oil and process 12MMcm/d of gas Petrobras’ global production averaged 2,721 MMboe/d The company says it remains on track to stay within its 2024-28+ Strategic Plan target range of 2.8 MMboe/d +- 4% Third-quarter oil production in the presalt was stable at 1,822 MMbbl/d, due largely to increased output through the FPSO Sepetiba on the Mero field New wells also came online at the FPSO Almirante Barroso (Búzios) and the FPSO Maricá (Tupi field) with 10 new injection wells entering service at fields in the Santos and Campos basins The page you are looking for might have been removed Petrobras commenced production from the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré (Búzios 7) on Feb located in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin This is the first high-capacity unit to be installed in the field with the potential to produce up to 225,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) and process 12 million cubic meters of gas daily 15 wells will be connected to the platform through a subsea infrastructure The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré is part of the sixth production system of Búzios and will contribute to the field reaching a production level of 1 million bopd it is anticipated that Búzios will become Petrobras' largest production field with the goal of reaching 2 million bopd by 2030 in addition to having above-average capacity compared to industry standards it is equipped with decarbonization technologies which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere The unit also features heat recovery technologies that reduce the demand for additional energy The Búzios consortium is composed of Petrobras (operator) the Chinese partner companies CNOOC and CNODC the company responsible for managing production-sharing contracts Dutch FPSO operator SBM Offshore has officially named a floating production and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined to work at a giant field off the coast of Brazil for the country’s state-owned energy heavyweight SBM Offshore has now held the naming ceremony for the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré. The firm explains that the unit carries a name “rich with historical significance and national pride.” Joaquim Marques Lisboa, Marquis of Tamandaré, was a 19th-century military hero and admiral of Brazil’s Imperial Army. Oivind Tangen, SBM Offshore’s CEO, commented: “FPSO Almirante Tamandaré marks another chapter in the partnership between SBM Offshore and our key stakeholders. The teams delivered both excellent HSSE performance throughout the project and an FPSO of high quality. We are proud to have her join the SBM Offshore fleet.” The FPSO’s design incorporates SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward new build, multi-purpose hull, which was nearing completion at the yard in February 2023. With a processing capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil and 12 million m3 of gas per day, the unit will have an estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity below 10 kg CO2e/boe. The first oil is slated for 2024. The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré, which is owned and operated by a special purpose company owned by affiliated companies of SBM Offshore (55%) and its partners (45%), will be deployed at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin about 180 kilometers offshore Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Petrobras is operating the field in partnership with CNODC and CNOOC. The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC, part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business, is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment. In close cooperation with our customers, we translate experience, science, and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas. The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels […] Rigs and VesselsPetrobras starts production from Brazil’s largest FPSOBrazilian company also discovered a new oil accumulation at Buzios in a zone below the main reservoir Petrobras reports that the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré (Búzios 7) started production February 15 1 convertible (producer and injector) and 1 gas injector interconnected to the platform through a subsea infrastructure.Brazil: BÚZIOS 7/FPSO Almirante Tamandaré starts production in the pre-salt layer The unit has the capacity to produce up to 225 thousand barrels of oil (bpd) per day and process 12 million cubic meters of gas According to Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard Búzios 7 is the first high-capacity unit to be installed in the field 'It has the potential to produce up to 225,000 barrels of oil (bpd) per day and process 12 million cubic meters of gas The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré is part of Búzios' sixth production system and will help the field reach production of 1 million barrels of oil per day expected for the second half of 2025,' said the CEO.  'The average capacity of platforms worldwide is around 150,000 barrels of oil per day and 10 million m3 of gas compression we are reaching another level of productivity which is only possible in fields like Búzios we have added configurations that enable greater efficiency and decarbonization technologies,' said Renata Baruzzi The Búzios field is expected to soon become Petrobras’ largest production field we expect to surpass the milestone of 1.5 million barrels of production per day,' explained Sylvia Anjos Petrobras’ Director of Exploration and Production The unit was chartered from SBM Offshore and in addition to having a capacity above the industry average which contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere There are also technologies for using heat which reduce the unit's demand for additional energy.  The Búzios consortium is composed of Petrobras (operator) the company managing the production sharing contracts Original announcement link A global information service for upstream oil and gas opportunities - divestitures The energy-pedia databank contains links to information on the world financial and energy markets, including share prices, oil and gas prices and the global stock exchanges. Read more... A list of commonly used terms in the oil and gas industry. Read more... Subscribe to the FREEenergy-pedia Daily NewsletterSubscribe the Brazilian subsidiary of Germany-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) including President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen Tamandaré is the first of four frigates being built under the Tamandaré Class Frigate Programme (PFCT) launched in 2017 to replace the Niteroi class frigates (based on the British Type 21 design) that have served in the Brazilian navy for many years Brazil’s most innovative shipbuilding project to date is managed by the state-controlled Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON) and the construction activities are the responsibility of the Águas Azuis Consortium [comprising ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems #AgênciaMarinha | Marinha do Brasil lança Fragata “Tamandaré” em Itajaí (SC). Esta é a primeira das quatro fragatas previstas no Programa Fragatas Classe “Tamandaré” e foi inteiramente fabricada no Brasil.➡️ Saiba mais: https://t.co/NIl0Yqg2El Brazilian Defence Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho said that he was pleased to see the results of the initiatives of different sectors of Brazilian society “There is no better proof of our capacity in defence than the delivery of the Tamandaré Class Frigates This will enable the replacement of ships that have been in operation for over 40 years This will realise the urgent renewal of our Fleet This need to make the Navy better able to defend Brazil’s interests at sea coincides with the confirmation of the enormous riches in the Blue Amazon that must be protected for the Brazilian people.” Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva said: “The technological modernization of our Armed Forces and the strengthening of its Defense Industrial Base is a strategic initiative from the most diverse points of view: defense technology and international cooperation.” He added that “this project which brings together cutting-edge technology is the result of a very well-built partnership between the Ministry of Defense and the Brazilian Navy with the Águas Azuis consortium.” According to the delivery schedule planned by SPE Águas Azuis will enter the service of the Brazilian Navy in 2025 after sea trials “Jerônimo de Albuquerque” (F-201) The third and fourth frigates of the project “Cunha Moreira” and “Mariz e Barros” are expected to be ready between 2028 and 2029 The frigates will be equipped with advanced radars will primarily help protect Brazil’s vast maritime area covering more than 5.7 million square kilometres They will also be used to conduct search and rescue operations monitor and combat piracy and illegal fishing Technical information of the Frigate Tamandaré: and vehicles and equipment for the Marine Corps (PROASDUMUS) Tags: , , , The lead Tamandaré-class frigate was launched in Brazil Construction of the frigate started in September 2022 The frigates were purchased by state-owned company Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON) from the joint venture Águas Azuis (formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more.. Delivering trusted intelligence to warfighters to protect national interests Providing mission users with faster access to quality data to pre-empt threats and protect national security Assured interconnected OSINT to deliver informed Solutions Insights About Contact Request a demo Customer Login Store Receive the latest developments in defence and security as well as keep informed on Janes news and events Janes Intelligence SummaryA fortnightly update featuring the latest analysis The Brazilian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for the second Tamandaré-class frigate at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí “In the future we want to develop our leadership in products into a leadership in systems The steel for the second vessel was cut in November 2023 The launch of the first Tamandaré frigate is estimated for mid-2024 and its delivery to the Brazilian Navy at the end of 2025 Petrobras has proven more oil in the giant Búzios field in the presalt Santos basin offshore Brazil Well 9-BUZ-99D-RJS was drilled in the field’s western area Tests at a depth of 5,600 m confirmed the presence of oil reservoirs via electrical profiles Petrobras has also started operations at the field’s sixth FPSO This is the first of several higher-capacity platforms ordered for the ongoing development of Búzios with the potential to produce up to 225,000 b/d of oil and to process 12 MMcm/d of gas The company plans to eventually connect seven oil producers and one producer/injector to the subsea infrastructure production should have reached 1 MMb/d of oil Almirante Tamandaré, leased from SBM Offshore features a closed flare system to reduce emissions and heat recovery technologies that should limit onboard demand for additional energy is making significant strides in Brazil's Tamandaré class frigate programme as the company prepares for the next phase of operations Following the successful delivery of navigation systems earlier this year the company has commenced extensive technician training in mid-August to prepare for the commissioning of its integrated bridge systems which was awarded the contract to supply its advanced SYNAPSIS NAVAL integrated bridge system for the new frigates is providing a comprehensive package of navigation technologies This includes integrated logistic support and a range of local services Anschuetz do Brasil Sistemas Maritimos Ltda. “We are proud to contribute to a programme that brings immense value to Brazil and enhances the safety of our waters,” he said “With our commitment to technological excellence and service working closely alongside the Brazilian Navy.” aims to equip a group of Brazilian technicians with a deep understanding of the latest generation of navigation and bridge systems from a manufacturer’s perspective These technicians will provide high-quality long-term service to Anschütz’s customers with ongoing support throughout the operational lifespan of the new vessels The SYNAPSIS NAVAL system being installed on the Tamandaré class frigates integrates multifunctional workstations to support radar Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) This Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) is already in use in some of the world’s most demanding naval projects Its flexibility and scalability make it well-suited to the current and future requirements of the Brazilian Navy which aims to enhance Brazil’s naval capabilities is built on the transfer of advanced technologies and extensive local work A major milestone was reached in early August with the launch of the first ship at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí These vessels are some of the most technologically advanced ships ever constructed in Brazil Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. 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Field DevelopmentBrazil-bound FPSO set to leave Chinese yard in daysSBM has christened the Almirante Tamandare at China Merchants Heavy Industry with sailaway scheduled before the end of July Tamandare-class frigates are being built by Aguas Azuis a consortium formed by Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems The construction of four multi-mission frigates is a part of the Brazilian Navy’s strategic Tamandare Corvettes Class Programme (CCT) to expand and modernise their fleet to ensure national territorial sovereignty and protect the country’s natural resources The CCT programme will contribute to the Brazilian economy by generating more than 1,000 direct and about 4,000 indirect jobs The frigates will serve as escort ships with superior combat capability to ensure the safety of maritime traffic The vessels will inspect and protect the exclusive economic zone spanning over 4.5 million square kilometres of maritime area It can carry out defence missions at the Brazilian coast and can be deployed in patrol operations in the Brazilian jurisdictional waters The ships will also play an important role in peacekeeping and humanitarian relief missions Scheduled to begin in the second half of 2021 the construction will take place completely in Brazil at the Thyssenkrupp shipyard located in Itajai The frigates are scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2029 Based on Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ MEKO® A100 design the Tamandare-class frigate will have a displacement of 3,500t The frigate will feature stealth characteristics for minimising radar signature The MEKO-Class with exceptional autonomy is an ideal escort vessel for operations in blue waters The modular design concept of MEKO allows local integration and technology transfer reducing maintenance and modernisation costs The vessel will be manned by 136 crew members It can carry an unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft (drone) and a helicopter capable of performing anti-submarine (ASW) missions The new Tamandare-class frigates will be equipped with Sea Ceptor and fixed infrastructure against a range of threat types at sea or in harbours as well as in the most challenging operating situations The Sea Captor air defence missile system in combination with the fully operational Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) offers comprehensive self-defence and local area air defence (LAAD) Each ship will integrate two twin launchers for the MANSUP (AV-RE40) anti-ship missiles and two triple torpedo launchers for Mark 46 anti-submarine torpedoes The frigates will also be armed with a Leonardo OTO Melara SRGM 76/62mm multi-purpose naval gun a SeaSnake remote-controlled close-in weapon system (CIWS) and two Sea defender remote weapon stations (RWS) mounted with 12.7mm remote-controlled guns The vessel will feature Raytheon X- and S-band radars an Atlas Elektronik ASO 713 hull-mounted sonar a Hensoldt TRS-4D multi-function surveillance and target acquisition radar and a Thales STIR is a medium-to-long-range fire-control radar Each Tamandare-class frigate will be outfitted with two Safran’s Paseo extra-long range (XLR) optronic (electro-optical) sights to increase the safety zone around ships improving the navy’s ability to combat conventional as well as asymmetrical threats The Paseo XLR sight integrates modules from Safran’s Euroflir optronic system particularly high-definition sensors combined with a multispectral telescope to spot threats on the horizon It can also identify small vessels that are difficult to detect by conventional radar systems since they are close to the sea surface and made of radar-transparent composite materials Paseo XLR will detect and identify numerous threats as part of the ship’s self-protection system The Atlas-ANCS naval combat management system (CMS) on board the ship will be interfaced with the shipboard sensors data and weapon systems as well as other equipment The frigates will be installed with the external and internal communication suite It will feature external communications architecture NAVICS® a modern and complete IP-based integrated communications system NAVICS will provide on-board communications and will assure a multilayer security architecture that permits safe The C-ESM passive sensor and antenna systems will allow the frigate to use the electromagnetic spectrum and enemy communications to combat conventional and asymmetric threats across the coastlines The new Tamandare-class frigates will be equipped with a two-shaft propulsion system integrating four MAN 12V 28/33 DSTC diesel engines and four Caterpillar C32 diesel generators The maximum design speed of Tamandare-class frigates is 28k The L3 MAPPS’ integrated platform management system (IPMS) aboard the vessel will monitor and control onboard equipment including propulsion The Brazilian Navy contracted Aguas Azuis consortium to build four state-of-the-art Tamandare-class ships in March 2019 The first vessel will be constructed with more than 30% local content and the others with 40% the contract includes a sustainable transfer of naval engineering technology for the construction of military ships and integrated logistical support and life cycle management MBDA will provide the Sea Ceptor air defence missile system while Safran Electronics & Defense Brazil a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defence will provide Paseo XLR optronic (electro-optical) sight as well as customer support services including spare parts and repairs for the new Tamandare-class frigates Rohde & Schwarz will supply communications and intelligence suites for the frigates It will be responsible for the development and acceptance of the external and internal communication suites and the supply of communication electronic support measures (C-ESM) Heinen & Hopman will oversee the whole system integration of the heating air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems aboard Tamandare-class vessels View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. Towed by the oceangoing tugs BOKA Defender, BOKA Expedition and BOKA Sherpa, the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré arrived in Brazilian waters during December 2024. This 336m-long FPSO is one of the largest offshore structures ever to be moored in Brazilian waters. For Boskalis, this was a significant transport project, because earlier this year the company’s vessels towed Almirante Tamandaré’s sister vessel –FPSO Sepetiba – using the oceangoing tugs BOKA Fulmar, BOKA Alpine and BOKA Glacier from Southeast Asia to Brazil. These two exceptional transports are testament of the company’s capabilities of transporting huge offshore structures around the world with its fleet of 13 long-distance towing vessels, and 11 semi-submersible heavy transport vessels. The FPSO was officially named by Dutch FPSO operator SBM Offshore in July 2024. The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel will operate at the giant field off the coast of Brazil for the country’s state-owned energy company Petrobras. The FPSO’s design incorporates SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward new build, multi-purpose hull, which was completed in February 2023. With a processing capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil and 12 million cubic metres of gas per day, the unit will have an estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity below 10 kg CO2e/boe. Ships monthly is published every month and has a cover price of £4.99 © 2024 Kelsey Media Ltd. Kelsey Media Ltd, Registered No. 05822990, is a trading name of Kelsey Publishing, Registered No. 02387149. Rigs and VesselsPetrobras starts pre-salt production from Maria Quiteria FPSOCompany also working to deploy two more FPSOs in Brazil by the end of the year The magazine MarineForum is published ten times a year The publication of the Naval Officers' Association (MOV) is published by the German Maritime Institute (DMI) non-partisan and is neither directly nor indirectly supported by ministries or other German authorities This independence gives the magazine the character of a forum in which contradictory opinions are also discussed 1 Nov 2024 | 0 Kommentare ICC germany publishes the current situation of maritime piracy: Significant increase in crime in the first quarter The number of incidents worldwide .. and website in this browser for the next time I comment A brand from German Maritime Institute (DMI) e.V. Naval Officers' Association (MOV) e.V.Jadeallee 102, 26382 Wilhelmshaven E-mail: [email protected] Media data Imprint Data protection Contact us Home » TKMS Embraer & Atech Sign Construction Contract for Brazil’s Tamandaré-class The construction will take place 100% in Brazil and is expected to have local content rates above 30% for the first vessel and 40% for the others Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will supply the naval technology of its proven MEKO® Class shipbuilding platform of defence vessels that is already in operation in 15 countries Embraer will integrate sensors and weaponry into the combat system bringing also to the program its 50 years’ experience in systems technology solutions and in-service support will be the supplier of the CMS (Combat Management System) and IPMS (Integrated Platform Management System and the recipient of technology transfer in cooperation with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK a thyssenkrupp Marine Systems subsidiary that produces the CMS and sonar systems “We are grateful to participate again in such important milestone in the history of Brazil’s naval defence with the most advanced ships in their class Looking back the great achievements we had since the construction of Tupi Class submarines in 1980s it is a recognition of the technological excellence reliability and longevity solutions we have offered for almost two centuries The Tamandaré Class Programme will strengthen our ties by transferring technology and generating highly qualified jobs for the country” Embraer Defense & Security President and CEO Jackson Schneider: “The partnership validates our efforts to expand our defence and security portfolio beyond the aeronautical segment we have acquired expertise in developing and integrating complex systems in order to qualify Embraer to meet the needs of the Brazilian Navy further strengthening our position as a strategic partner of the Brazilian State” The naval alliance between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Embraer Defense & Security can also enable creating a base for exporting naval defence products from Brazil The new multi-mission vessels will be based on the proven MEKO® Class shipbuilding solutions from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems that are already deployed in 82 vessels operating in the Navies of 15 countries The MEKO® modular design concept facilitates local integration and technology transfer helping to reduce maintenance and modernisation costs innovation and robust combat capabilities the MEKO® Class is an authentic escort vessel for operating in blue waters featuring exceptional autonomy and robustness qualities a special purpose entity (SPE) formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems celebrated another milestone in the construction of the Tamandaré frigate: the ship’s keel laying which took place at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí was attended by the Commander of the Navy Fleet Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen and other civil and military authorities from the defense sector and the naval industry allowing the construction of the other parts with the engineering evolution and the modern production processes adopted in the Tamandaré Class Frigates Program (PFCT) it is possible for the ships to be built in blocks the keel laying was characterized by the positioning at its building site of an important structural block which corresponds to the forward engine room a gearbox and several pumps and auxiliary equipment will be installed Fleet Admiral Arthur Fernando Bettega Corrêa highlighted the importance of this ritual: “Today we witnessed the meeting of tradition with compelling technological modernity resulting in the optimization of production and increased security for both employees and information.” added: “We will provide the Brazilian Navy with high-end frigates that combine the edge of naval technology innovation and robust combat capabilities and that will contribute greatly to Brazil’s national security in protecting the Amazônia Azul and beyond.” which provides for production in blocks to be joined later offers several advantages over the old method it is possible to install accessories and foundations in advance in addition to facilitating the placement of equipment on board and enabling work to proceed in different stages in a segregated manner for each unit The process also increases employee safety by keeping spaces open longer during construction The innovations involved in the PFCT extend throughout the entire production chain projects of this size are developed from a large number of printed documents which require many copies and recurring updates the shipyard has implemented a methodology for engineering projects called “Paperless” which consists of eliminating the use of paper drawings in the frigate’s production line This approach brings advantages for the information security of the documents due to the confidentiality required in a military project The state of PFCT construction is advancing within schedule and currently represents 34 % of its total evolution it is planned to build the block that forms the aft engine room with the positioning of the equipment and engines in place the built blocks will complete the central structures of the ship of the more than fifty structural units that make up the construction sequence of the first Tamandaré Class frigate about a quarter are in the process of structural assembly at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul As for the qualification of the personnel who will be responsible for maintaining the ship’s systems around 50 % of the activities regarding systems engineering and integrated logistic support have already been concluded The launch of the Tamandaré frigate is estimated for mid-2024 and its delivery to the Brazilian Navy at the end of 2025 The cutting of the hull plate of the second Tamandaré Class frigate is expected to take place later this year Increase in the protection of Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters (BJW) Conducted since 2017 by the Brazilian Navy executed by Águas Azuis and managed by Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON) the Tamandaré Class Frigates Program is the most modern and innovative naval project developed in the country of four defense ships of high technological complexity The vessels must reach operational capacity to respond and protect the “Blue Amazon” generating technology transfer and perpetual license and promoting local industry and civil construction in the country The Brazilian Navy predicts that the program could create around 2,000 direct jobs and 6,000 indirect jobs a prototype of the engine room compartment section was completed; this is used for the qualification of various processes related to the manufacture of the vessels As a highlight of the stages already carried out the hull plate of the first Tamandaré Class frigate was cut on September 5th this being considered the main milestone for the beginning of the construction phase Indo Defence – Jakarta – 11-14 June DSEI – London – 9-12 September PARTNER – Belgrade – 23-26 September Seafuture – La Spezia – 29 Sept.-2 October ADEX – Seoul – 29 October-2 November Dubai Air Show – Dubai – 17-21 November Milipol Paris – Paris – 18-21 Novenber Expodefensa – Bogotá – 1-3 December Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Home » Germany’s MEKO A100 Won the Brazilian Navy Tamandaré Corvette Competition the Brazilian Navy will expand and modernize its fleet With four corvettes scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2028 the Navy will now have new Escort Ships to counter possible threats and control the Brazilian jurisdictional waters The escort ships will also play an important role in peace and humanitarian aid missions in contribution to the Brazilian Diplomacy The Águas Azuis Consortium presented to the Brazilian Navy a proposal based on the concept of the MEKO® Class a world reference through proven solutions in shipbuilding Its modular design facilitates local integration and transfer of technology the MEKO® Class is a true blue water vessel These vessels have exceptional qualities of autonomy and robustness several Navies from all over the world have a flexible versatile combat platform and a general naval environment for diversified mission profiles 82 MEKO® Class corvettes and frigates have been delivered to Marines from 14 different nations 37 of which were produced outside Germany and all still in full operation – offering a life cycle of more than 40 years This class combines the benefits of five generations of ships thanks to its design iteration whereby the best design characteristics of each vessel evolve into the next ensuring that the new generations have solid The Brazilian Navy’s future corvettes have a total displacement of 3,455 tons The two-shaft propulsion system will consist in four diesel engines MAN 12V 28/33 DSTC electric power provided with four Caterpillar C32 diesel generators The maximum speed of the design is 28 knots Weapons suite and sensor systems to be fitted on the class are presented in the images above The Brazilian Navy started the tender process in January 2013 21 companies and consortium replied ot the tender only four were down-selected for the final stage of the competition :– Águas Azuis (led by Germany’s TKMS and the MEKO A100 design which won in the end).– Villlegagnon (led by France’s Naval Group with the Gowind design).– Italy’s Fincantieri SpA with a corvette based on a design already selected by Qatar – Damen-Saab Tamandaré (led by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding with the SIGMA design) Home » Rohde & Schwarz to supports expansion and modernization of Brazilian Navy Rohde & Schwarz has been chosen by the Águas Azuis Consortium for the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré Frigates Class program to be fully responsible for the development integration and acceptance of the external and internal communication suite and will supply communication electronic support measures (C-ESM) has been selected by the Brazilian Navy to construct four surface combatants based on the MEKO A100 design as part of the Tamandaré Frigates Class program All vessels will be built in Brazil with delivery scheduled between 2024 and 2029 Rohde & Schwarz will provide the external communications architecture the modern and fully IP-based integrated communications system (NAVICS) of the frigates “Rohde & Schwarz already has systems installed onboard naval vessels (Baroso class) and with the air force This means the current solution will extend joint interoperability in the Brazilian armed forces.” “An added value is that with Rohde & Schwarz Do Brazil we have a strong local base for engineering support services and maintenance – a solid foot print that enables local industrial partners to provide naval communications and intelligence system support future-proof investment for the Brazilian Navy on time and on budget.” As a system integrator and manufacturer of all core components Rohde & Schwarz delivers turnkey and trusted solutions NAVICS provides onboard communications and ensures a multilevel security architecture that allows secure third parties will not be able to interfere with information exchange The company’s naval C-ESM passive sensor and antenna solutions enable the frigate to exploit the electromagnetic spectrum and adversary communications in order to counter conventional and asymmetric threats against their coastlines TKMS was selected by the Brazilian Navy for the construction of four surface combatants as part of the Tamandaré Corvettes Class Program as preferred bidder in March 2019 an independent Brazilian state company linked to the Ministry of Defense through the Brazilian Navy Command signed a contract for building four Tamandaré-class corvettes in Rio de Janeiro on March 5 The consortium, created by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, was selected last year to build the ship quartet under the program valued at up to USD 1.6 billion the Tamandaré-class ships are planned for delivery between 2025 and 2028 According to Brazilian Navy specifications the corvettes will measure 107,2 meters in length and will displace 3,455 tons thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will supply the naval technology of its Meko class shipbuilding platform Embraer will integrate sensors and weaponry into the combat system will be the supplier of the combat management system (CMS) and integrated platform management system (IPMS) and the recipient of technology transfer in cooperation with Atlas Elektronik a thyssenkrupp Marine Systems subsidiary that produces the CMS and sonar systems “We are grateful to participate again in such important milestone in the history of Brazil’s naval defence with the most advanced ships in their class…The Tamandaré Class Programme will strengthen our ties by transferring technology and generating highly qualified jobs for the country,” Rolf Wirtz the contract includes a sustained transfer of technology in naval engineering for building military ships and combat and platform management systems as well as integrated logistical support and lifecycle management the naval alliance between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Embraer Defense & Security can also enable creating a base for exporting naval defense products from Brazil The German proposal was one of four designs shortlisted in October 2018 The other three contenders were Dutch shipbuilder Damen France’s Naval Group and Italy’s Fincantieri cut the steel for the second Tamandaré-class frigate the steel for the vessel Jerônimo de Albuquerque was cut on November 1 which marks the official beginning of the construction of the ship was held at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí The vessel is built in parallel with the Tamandaré Frigate – F200 which is scheduled to be launched in mid-2024 the keel for the first vessel in this class was laid in March this year MONACO — SBM Offshore expects to deliver the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré to Petrobras later this year The topside modules lifting campaign has finished and integration and commissioning activities are progressing The completed platform should produce first oil from the Búzios Field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil next year As for other FPSOs under construction, topside modules lifting is nearing completion for the Alexandre de Gusmão for the Mero Field in the Santos Basin—again, first oil is expected in 2025. Topside fabrication is advancing for the FPSO ONE GUYANA which is due to deliver first oil next year from the Yellowtail Field Engineering and procurement has started for the FPSO Jaguar for the Whiptail development Later this year, SBM Offshore and Technip Energies expect to officially launch their new joint venture EkWiL as a floating offshore wind specialist proposing a wide range of solutions It will bring together the two companies’ engineering and delivery capabilities and complementary technologies to create integrated floating solutions Goals include enhanced execution certainty and cost competitiveness for floating offshore wind projects and Águas Azuis have presented a verification model of the future Tamandare-class frigate marking an important milestone in the Brazilian Navy’s new frigate program Aquas Azuis is a special purpose company formed by thyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) The partners presented the mockup structure which will be qualified by the standards and requirements before the construction of the vessels begins The event took place at thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul’s shipyard The qualification section (mockup) is constructed with the aim of performing the experimental validation of the manufacturing and assembly processes the operation and automation of the machinery involved The Tamandare-class frigates will be versatile escorts and of high combat power capable of countering multiple threats and destined to protect maritime traffic they will be employed in the patrol missions of Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters with an emphasis on the inspection and protection of economic activities This class of frigates will be 107,2 meters long The vessels will be equipped with missile and torpedo launchers Earlier on, the Brazilian Navy contracted defence company MBDA to provide the Sea Ceptor air defence missile system for the new frigates The construction of the first ship is scheduled to begin in September this year and while the delivery is scheduled for December 2025 The other three frigates are expected to be delivered in 2027 To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy Stay up to date with our Newsletter Or login A rendering of the Tamandaré-class frigate based on the German MEKO A-100 design The keel laying saw a section of the ship corresponding to the forward engine room TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard said: 'We will provide the Brazilian Navy with high-end frigates that combine the edge of naval technology innovation and robust combat capabilities and that will contribute greatly to Brazil's national security in protecting the Amazônia Azul and beyond.' Nine becomes four as Brazilian Navy makes Tamandaré corvette selections TMKS seeks to leverage Wismar shipyard for F127 bid Second Brazilian Riachuelo-class submarine conducts pre-service testing Tamandaré will be launched in mid-2024 and delivered to the Brazilian Navy by the end of 2025 Steel cutting for the second-in-class ship is scheduled for later this year The Tamandaré-class is based on the German MEKO A-100 design and the programme is part of the Brazilian Navy's plan to expand and modernise its fleet with new multi-role vessels The ships have been designed to be fitted with MBDA CAMM missiles and a Bofors 40 Mk4 secondary weapon system Tamandaré Class Programme (1-4) [Brazil] Tamandaré Class (MEKO A-100) As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News and Defence Insight … unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings