Oct 27 (Reuters) - President of Transpetro, the logistics arm of Brazilian oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) PETR4.SA , Antonio Silvino says on Thursday:
* Transpetro unit canceled 17 ships to be built as part of fleet modernization plan
* Transpetro unit is in talks with Brookfield regarding new contracts after the sale of Petrobras' NTS gas pipeline system to a consortiom led by Canada's largest alternative asset manager Further company coverage: PETR4.SA