BOURBON: Digitalization of Bourbon's vessel operations - Strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas
11 Janvier 2018 - 7:00AM
Paris, January 11, 2018
Digitalization of
BOURBON's vessel operations: Strategic partnership with Bureau
Veritas
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This partnership is part of
BOURBON's Smart shipping program, which seeks to optimize safety
and reliability of vessels operations at optimum costs
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First application of the
partnership will be real-time verification of the dynamic
positioning (DP) operations of the BOURBON fleet
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Bureau Veritas is providing
classification of the connectivity systems
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Both partners are also
addressing together cyber security issues
BOURBON and Bureau Veritas have signed a strategic partnership
agreement to develop and deploy automation and real time monitoring
fleet applications, developing digital technologies, while
mitigating cyber risks. The partnership will thus deliver advanced
automation of dynamic positioning systems to enable:
- Improvement of DP operational safety through real-time advisory
tools for bridge operators and remote support for onshore
teams
- Streamlining of onboard organization leading to potential
reduction of manning
- A reduction in fuel and DP maintenance costs
A pilot has been implemented on
the Bourbon Explorer 508 operating in Trinidad
waters. Developed with Kongsberg Maritime,
already a strategic partner of BOURBON, it is certified by Bureau
Veritas. It collects data from the DP system and drives the
development of novel decision-making and verification applications
for both offshore crew and onshore support teams.
Another vital element of the
project is addressing cyber security threats. Thanks to a global
partnership with Bureau Veritas, APSYS, an Airbus company
specialized in Product Security, is helping in identifying and
mitigating risks linked to data collection and communication
between BOURBON's vessels and onshore infrastructure. Based on this
risk assessment relying on best practices from APSYS's aerospace
experience, Bureau Veritas is able to issue cyber security
certification on products and class notations for ships meeting
global industry security standards.
"We have decided
to innovate with Bureau Veritas in the way we operate vessels in
order to bring a response to this new cycle focused on operational
excellence at optimum cost. Streamlining work organization onboard
vessels, this project will have a significant positive impact on
our operations. In this digital era, we also have a common will to
deploy innovative technological solutions offering tangible
benefits to our customers" declared Gaël
Bodénès, CEO of BOURBON Corporation.
"At Bureau
Veritas, we know the value of strategic partnerships such as this.
They are a key to supporting our Marine & Offshore clients like
BOURBON to integrate new technologies while mitigating the risks of
our increasingly digital and connected world," comments
Jean-François Segretain, Technical Director,
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.
ABOUT BUREAU VERITAS
Bureau Veritas is
a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification
services. Created in 1828, the Group has around 74,000 employees
located in 1,400 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau
Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering
services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their
assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and
regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental
protection and social responsibility.
Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and
belongs to the Next 20 index.
Compartment A, ISIN code FR 0006174348, stock
symbol: BVI.
For more information, visit www.bureauveritas.com
ABOUT BOURBON
Among the market
leaders in marine services for offshore oil & gas, BOURBON
offers the most demanding oil & gas companies a wide range of
marine services, both surface and sub-surface, for offshore oil
& gas fields and wind farms. These extensive services rely on a
broad range of the latest-generation vessels and the expertise of
more than 9,300 skilled employees. Through its 37 operating
subsidiaries the group provides local services as close as possible
to customers and their operations throughout the world, of the
highest standards of service and safety.
BOURBON provides two operating Activities (Marine
Services and Subsea Services) and also protects the French
coastline for the French Navy.
In 2016, BOURBON'S revenue came to €1,102.6
million and the company operated a fleet of 514
vessels.
Placed by ICB (Industry Classification Benchmark)
in the "Oil Services" sector, BOURBON is listed on the Euronext
Paris, Compartment B. www.bourbonoffshore.com
Contacts
BOURBON |
Media relations agency
Publicis Consultants |
Investor Relations, analysts,
shareholders |
Vilizara Lazarova |
+33 140 138 607 |
+33 144 824 634 |
investor-relations@bourbon-online.com |
vilizara.lazarova@consultants.publicis.fr |
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Corporate Communication |
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Christelle Loisel |
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+33 491 136 732 |
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christelle.loisel@bourbon-online.com |
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BUREAU VERITAS |
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Nicholas Brown, Communication Director
Bureau Veritas |
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+33 (0) 6 04 91 72 41 |
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nicholas.brown@bureauveritas.com |
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Capucine Rios |
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Bureau Veritas |
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+33 (0) 6 30 47 09 81 |
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capucine.rios@bureauveritas.com |
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