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Bernardo Sewald
Petrobras
Subsea Equipment Engineer
Subsea Equipment Engineer at Petrobras since 2010, specializing in subsea equipment and subsea vessels. Petrobras is a Brazilian energy company with integrated operations across exploration and production, refining, transportation, commercialization, and the development of low-carbon solutions. Recognized for its technological expertise in deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations, Petrobras is committed to making its operations increasingly safe, efficient, and sustainable.
Alan Nunes
Equinor
IMR Operations Lead
Alan Nunes is a Civil Engineer who graduated from UERJ. He holds a postgraduate degree in Naval Structures from New York University, an MBA in Project Management from USP, and an international PMP certification. He has more than 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning offshore and onshore work in subsea operations, project management, and vessel operations. He currently serves as IMR Operations Lead, responsible for all inspection, maintenance, and repair operations involving Equinor’s assets in Brazil. Equinor is a multinational energy company headquartered in Norway, with operations in Brazil for more than two decades. In the country, it has a significant oil and gas portfolio, including deepwater projects such as Bacalhau and Raia.
Victor Corcino
PRIO
Subsea Engineering Specialist
Victor Corcino is a Subsea Engineering Specialist at PRIO. He recently led the development of the subsea scope for the Wahoo project and currently supports Wahoo’s ongoing development and the revitalization of PRIO’s other mature fields. Throughout his career, he has also worked in Life of Field, R&D, Subsea Processing, FEED, and subsea equipment engineering. PRIO is Brazil’s largest independent oil and gas operator, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and primarily active in the Campos Basin. Its business model focuses on acquiring and revitalising mature offshore fields, applying operational efficiency to extend asset life. This acquisition-led strategy has resulted in a diverse subsea asset base, comprising equipment from different generations and with different operational histories. As a result, subsea integrity management and inspection are continuing strategic priorities for the company.
Gabriel Sant'Anna
Shell
Petroleum Engineer
Gabriel Sant’Anna is a Petroleum Engineer with a master’s degree in Ocean Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ and extensive experience in Brazil’s deepwater industry. At Shell Brazil, he worked as a Subsea Engineer and ESP Team Lead on operated projects, focusing on subsea systems, production optimization, and artificial lift. He currently works as a SURF Engineer on the Orca development project. Founded in London in 1897, Shell began as a small trading company. Following its merger with Royal Dutch Petroleum in 1907, it grew to become one of the world’s largest energy companies. Today, Shell operates in more than 70 countries and territories and employs approximately 103,000 people worldwide, with a strong focus on technology and innovation to help meet global energy demand responsibly.
Efrain Navarro
Exail
Positioning & Subsea Navigation Technical Manager
Efrain has 20 years of experience in Survey, including 18 years offshore. He has worked aboard vessels that played a significant role in the history of Survey operations in Brazil, including the RSV Salgueiro, which used the HPR 314 in an MS-DOS environment, and the Mr Chafic, the first vessel to use the MK5 wideband digital acoustic pulse system. He also worked in subsea construction aboard the MSV Skandi Salvador, supporting clients including Chevron, Shell, Equinor, and BP.Onshore, he has worked on the planning and execution of PIDR-1 data acquisition and geophysical surveys using the Hugin AUV. He currently collaborates with Exail’s R&D department on the development and enhancement of the Exail Canopus LBL system. Exail is a high-tech industrial company specialising in robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace, and photonics technologies. The company develops and manufactures components, products, and systems designed for civil and defence customers operating in demanding environments. Exail was formed in 2022 through the combination of ECA Group and iXblue and is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies.
Pedro Pacheco
Nortek
Oceanographer
Pedro Pacheco is an oceanographer with experience in the acquisition and processing of oceanographic and hydrographic data. At Nortek, he worked in technical support, training, and field activities involving oceanography and subsea navigation. He is currently an Application Engineer – Subsea, focusing on business development and customer support. Nortek is a Norwegian company that develops and manufactures acoustic underwater sensors used to measure motion in the marine environment. Its technologies support a wide range of applications, from underwater vehicle navigation to research into the effects of climate change. Equinor is a multinational energy company headquartered in Norway, with operations in Brazil for more than two decades. In the country, it has a significant oil and gas portfolio, including deepwater projects such as Bacalhau and Raia.
Cirilo Neto
Kystdesign
Operations and Projects Manager
Cirilo Neto began his career as an ROV Pilot and progressed to the position of ROV Superintendent, working aboard subsea construction vessels and RSVs. He is the founder of Macsea Engenharia and ID-Subsea. He also served as Operations and Projects Manager at C-Innovation, contributing to the mobilization of RSV vessel contracts. He is currently General Manager of Kystdesign, a manufacturer of work-class ROVs. At Kystdesign, cutting-edge technology is combined with dedicated craftsmanship. For more than 25 years, the company has designed and manufactured custom ROVs and components, recognised for their reliability and high standards of quality and performance. Kystdesign serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, survey, search and rescue, aquaculture, and naval operations.
André Bevilaqua
Petrobras
Technical Consultant
Andre Bevilaqua is a Mechanical Engineer who graduated from the Federal University of Ceará and holds a specialization in Subsea Engineering from Petrobras University. Andre currently works as a Technical Consultant at Petrobras in the areas of Subsea Robotics and Rigid Pipeline Repair, with a focus on the development of diverless solutions. For approximately four years, Andre has been leading Petrobras’ Diverless and Climberless Synergy Program, with the objective of reducing personnel exposure to the risks associated with these activities. Petrobras is a Brazilian energy company with integrated operations covering exploration and production, refining, transportation, commercial activities, and the development of low-carbon solutions. Recognised for its technological expertise in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments, Petrobras seeks to make its operations safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Ettore Barros
USP
Naval Engineer
Ettore Barros is a Naval Engineer from the University of São Paulo. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo, where he coordinates the Unmanned Vehicles Laboratory. He has experience in Mechatronics and Naval Engineering, with an emphasis on Aquatic Robotics, Mechanical Systems Automation, and Robotic Manipulators. For more than 20 years, the University of São Paulo’s Unmanned Vehicles Laboratory (LVNT-USP) has been dedicated to the research and development of remotely operated vehicles and autonomous vehicles, with a primary focus on operations in aquatic environments. In addition to the technological development of these vehicles and their embedded systems—including electronics, software, marine-grade sensors, and actuators—the LVNT conducts research in areas such as hydrodynamics, maneuverability, AUV navigation and control, as well as advanced control techniques applied to ROVs. The laboratory also develops special projects in partnership with private companies and public institutions, reinforcing the LVNT’s strategic role at the intersection of science, engineering, and practical application.
Lourdes Diogo
Oceaneering
Project Manager
Lourdes Diogo is a Project Manager at Oceaneering Brazil, with experience in Survey and subsea operations for the oil and gas industry. She works on integrating positioning, geoscience, and data acquisition solutions to support installation activities, field development, asset integrity, and offshore decommissioning. Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services, products, and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries.
Victor Carvalho
Oceaneering
Surveying Engineer
Victor Carvalho is a Surveying Engineer from UFV, holds a postgraduate degree in Data Science from USP, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Geodesy and Hydrography at UFV. He has worked on onshore and offshore projects, with experience in acquiring, processing, and interpreting data from AUVs, ROVs, and hydrographic and geophysical surveys. His work includes subsea pipeline inspection, 3D modeling, photogrammetry, and the development of solutions for subsea data analysis, supporting offshore inspection, monitoring, and asset integrity activities. Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services, products, and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries.
Felipe Árabe
C-Innovation
Survey Manager
A professional with more than 15 years of experience in Survey and offshore operations, with a track record spanning highly complex projects and various types of subsea operations. Currently serving as Survey Manager at C-Innovation Brasil, Felipe leads Survey teams and operations, combining field experience, technology, and people development to promote safety, reliability, and operational excellence. C-Innovation Brasil, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, specializes in advanced subsea robotics, ROV, and Survey services. Operating since 2007, the company supports strategic offshore operations in Brazil through advanced technology and technical expertise, providing solutions for deepwater exploration, subsea inspections, mooring support, and Survey operations, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Alan Nunes
Equinor
IMR Operations Lead
Alan Nunes is a Civil Engineer who graduated from UERJ. He holds a postgraduate degree in Naval Structures from New York University, an MBA in Project Management from USP, and an international PMP certification. He has more than 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning offshore and onshore work in subsea operations, project management, and vessel operations. He currently serves as IMR Operations Lead, responsible for all inspection, maintenance, and repair operations involving Equinor’s assets in Brazil. Equinor is a multinational energy company headquartered in Norway, with operations in Brazil for more than two decades. In the country, it has a significant oil and gas portfolio, including deepwater projects such as Bacalhau and Raia.
Suelen Gouvea
OceanPact
Geologist
Suelen Gouvea is a geologist with a master’s degree in Marine Geophysics and experience in geoprocessing, as well as in processing and interpreting data acquired by ROVs and AUVs. As a Survey Specialist at OceanPact, she works in the planning, coordination, and quality control of subsea operations, with expertise in MBES and hydroacoustic systems. OceanPact is a Brazilian company specializing in subsea solutions, environmental services, logistics, and engineering, with operations in offshore activities, maritime support, engineering, surveying, inspection, and subsea services. The company provides integrated solutions for the oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors, combining technology, technical expertise, and operational safety.
Alan Nunes
Equinor
IMR Operations Lead
Alan Nunes is a Civil Engineer who graduated from UERJ. He holds a postgraduate degree in Naval Structures from New York University, an MBA in Project Management from USP, and an international PMP certification. He has more than 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning offshore and onshore work in subsea operations, project management, and vessel operations. He currently serves as IMR Operations Lead, responsible for all inspection, maintenance, and repair operations involving Equinor’s assets in Brazil. Equinor is a multinational energy company headquartered in Norway, with operations in Brazil for more than two decades. In the country, it has a significant oil and gas portfolio, including deepwater projects such as Bacalhau and Raia.
Rafael Gomes
DOF
Technical Manager
Rafael Gomes is an Electronics Technician and Electrical Engineer with more than 16 years of experience in the offshore industry, specializing in the maintenance, integration, and technical support of Survey and ROV systems. He began his career at Fugro as an apprentice in the ROV department, where he gained his first hands-on experience while completing his technical education. He later joined Subsea 7, where he spent three and a half years providing technical support and maintenance for subsea equipment. In 2014, Rafael joined Seatronics, expanding his expertise in Survey systems and equipment through technical support, maintenance, and project mobilization activities. In 2015, he joined DOF as a Survey and ROV Maintenance Technician. Throughout his career at DOF, he has been involved in numerous vessel mobilizations, system standardization initiatives, technical training programs, and strategic projects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was promoted to Technical Coordinator. Today, he serves as Technical Manager of the Survey Department, where he is responsible for providing technical support to the Brazilian fleet, managing Survey equipment, developing operational processes, and implementing new technologies for offshore operations. DOF is an international offshore services company serving the energy and subsea infrastructure sectors and providing integrated solutions for marine operations worldwide. With a modern offshore support fleet and specialised personnel, DOF provides Survey, ROV and AUV operations, subsea installation, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair services, and support for complex shallow- and deepwater projects. The company combines operational expertise and technological innovation with commitments to safety, quality, and sustainability. In Brazil, DOF supports strategic oil and gas operations through its fleet and multidisciplinary teams.
Carlos Leandro
OceanPact
New Business and Innovation Manager
OceanPact is a Brazilian company specializing in subsea solutions, environmental services, logistics, and engineering, with operations in offshore activities, maritime support, engineering, surveying, inspection, and subsea services. The company provides integrated solutions for the oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors, combining technology, technical expertise, and operational safety. Carlos Leandro da Silva Júnior is New Business and Innovation Manager at OceanPact and leads the company's Metocean Intelligence Group. With more than 20 years of experience in physical oceanography, remote sensing and numerical modelling, he specializes in ocean monitoring technologies, offshore environmental support and operational ocean forecasting. He has led several innovative R&D projects and played a key role in the development of the CRONOS platform, which integrates radar, satellite and oceanographic data to support offshore operations and environmental monitoring.