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In a significant move amidst its ongoing corruption issues, Petrobras has decided to suspend operations of its prominent Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit on Friday due to serious safety violations. The Brazilian state-controlled energy giant took this action after the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) flagged safety concerns regarding the P-58 offshore oil production vessel. This FPSO has been a crucial contributor to Brazil's oil output, providing approximately 4% of the country's crude production in recent months from the Parque das Baleias field in the Campos Basin since it began operations in 2013. Recent complaints from workers highlighted multiple serious operational flaws on board. The oil workers’ union alerted the ANP to a total of 48 safety hazards, including unsafe crane conditions, inadequate redundant safety systems, potential hazards from falling lighting fixtures, insufficient night-time lighting, and leaks of oil, water, and gas around the FPSO’s hull. Following these alarming reports, Petrobras made the decision to cease production, halting an output of 106,000 barrels per day, effective immediately. The FPSO will remain offline until all highlighted safety issues are rectified and a subsequent inspection by the ANP confirms compliance with safety standards.