Bourbon expands MSV fleet
Offshore staff
PARIS --Bourbon has ordered two multi-purpose supply vessels from the Boulogne-based shipyard Socarenam.
The design is based in a concept devised by Marine Assistance, which will be further developed by consultants Bureau Maric.
The two vessels will be used to support tasks such as maintenance of production facilities and subsea inspection. They will be equipped with diesel-electric propulsion with a redundant DP2 dynamic positioning system, and will also have eight anchors. According to Bourbon, this will provide greater flexibility during operational positioning.
They will also have a low draught, facilitating access to shallow water zones. Both should be delivered during the second half of 2009.
10/25/2007