Maritime Issues In The E & P Industry

The development of the petroleum and natural gas industry in Brazil also made possible the expansion of the local maritime industry. The end of Petrobras' monopoly and the promotion of bid rounds by the Brazilian National Petroleum Agency (ANP) for the concession of exploration areas, as well as the new discoveries of oil and natural gas in the country, turned out to be essential factors in the development of the Brazilian maritime industry.

Consequently, the field of Maritime Law is achieving a more prominent status, as there is a great demand for specialized professionals capable of analyzing different types of agreements involving vessels used in activities of exploitation and production of oil and natural gas. In addition, specialized knowledge is also required in relation to the different regulatory aspects of Maritime Law and navigation.