The Detroit Group, seeing the good trend and growth of the Offshore Oil and Gas Market in Brazil during the 2000s, increased its logistical requirements for this market.Through its operational experience gained in the logistics of the Salmon industry in Chile with its fleet of ships, also adding the high quality and leadership of its two shipyards (Detroit Brasil and Detroit Chile), and finally, with the great knowledge and experience of more than 60 years providing maintenance and operational services (spare parts/services) in diesel engines (DDC/MTU), it decided in 2007 to create Starnav Serviços Marítimos to serve this important global industry that is the Offshore Oil and Gas Market.

Today we are a Brazilian Shipping Company, based in Itajaí – SC, with facilities and operations throughout the Brazilian coast, with a concession from ANTAQ to operate in the Maritime Support and Port Support sectors.

Starnav currently has one of the largest and most modern fleets of "Hi-Spec" PSVs worldwide, in addition to its modern fleet of high-capacity Bollard Pull and Maneuverability Line Handlers. It operates its fleet always in search of high operational performance, with a strong commitment to the highest standards of Safety, Health and Environment, investing in the constant improvement and qualification of its team.