1st Workshop on the Revitalization of Vessels and Oil and Gas Platforms

1st Workshop on the Revitalization of Vessels and Oil and Gas Platforms took place Apr 29, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was a Workshop event for corrosion and materials science professionals in the South America region. This workshop explores vessel and offshore platform revitalization as a strategic alternative to decommissioning, directly addressing corrosion management, structural integrity, and asset life extension. Focusing on Brazil's maritime and oil sectors, it examines how modernization projects reduce costs, enhance efficiency, improve sustainability, and strengthen the national industry, while managing aging infrastructure through advanced corrosion-control and integrity-assessment techniques.