CoreMarine Acquires BravOcean to Expand Brazil Subsea Operations

17 September 2026
Edited By: Haley McQueen

CoreMarine has completed the acquisition of BravOcean, a Brazilian company recognized for its expertise, innovation, and integrated approach to offshore construction operations in Brazil. BravOcean provides subsea installation support, project management services, and specialist personnel for complex, deepwater SURF projects. The acquisition accelerates CoreMarine's growth in Brazil, broadens its service offering, and reinforces its position as a trusted partner to the offshore energy industry—bringing offshore expertise and boots-on-the-ground delivery closer together.

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“This acquisition marks the next chapter in a relationship built over many years of with BravOcean. It also marks our next chapter in Brazil,” said Ben Fitzgerald, CoreMarine CEO. “Combining our complementary expertise with BravOcean enables us to deliver greater value and local competence to the booming Brazilian subsea market.”

“BravOcean has always been committed to helping clients successfully deliver complex offshore projects in Brazil,” said Vinicius Vieira, Commercial Director of BravOcean. “Becoming part of CoreMarine allows us to build on that foundation, combining our strong local presence with international expertise, broader capabilities, and a shared ambition for growth. We look forward to what we can achieve together.”

Brazil remains a key market in CoreMarine’s long-term growth strategy. The acquisition strengthens the company’s local presence and positions the business to meet rising demand for offshore and subsea construction, project delivery, and technical services across the region—staying, as ever, one step ahead of what the market needs next.