BOURBON : Press Release - BOURBON expands its fleet by three subsea ROVs
20 Janvier 2015 - 8:30AM
Paris, January 20, 2015
BOURBON expands its fleet by three subsea ROVs, continuing its
growth in offshore oil & gas subsea services
BOURBON has commissioned 3
next-generation Heavy Duty Work ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicle)
designed by FMC Technologies Schilling
Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up
to 3000 m, these underwater vehicles will be
deployed on Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSV) such as the
Bourbon Evolution 800 series.
Fitted with high-tech equipment - manipulator arms, dynamic positioning, high definition camera, sonar and
software - these HD Work ROVs are highly maneuverable. They can carry up to 3000 Kg of special
measurement or intervention tools. They are therefore ideal for
activities such as survey, wellhead installation, or asset
tie-in.
These HD Work ROVs help to perform
a wide variety of tasks, including:
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monitoring of operations
through video coverage,
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inspecting structures to
check on corrosion,
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installing subsea equipment,
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assembling production
systems,
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or taking measurements and
collecting survey data.
Like the group's MPSV vessels, the
BOURBON ROV fleet is deployed across the world near the areas of
operation of its clients, major oil companies
and contractors. Most of the ROVs are deployed
in Mediterranean waters, in West Africa, and soon in the Far East.
For example, 3 ROVs are operating in Italian waters for Eni on
survey and inspection missions; and 5 in West Africa (Nigeria,
Angola, etc.) under contract with Total and Saipem for survey,
Inspection, Maintenance, Reparation and construction missions.
The advantages of
standardization
In line with the group's
standardization strategy, these ROVs are purchased as a series.
This standardization yields many advantages for clients in terms of
reliability and continuity of
service. It helps to make ROV maintenance easier and to develop
specific simulator training sessions.
"BOURBON's
employees are trained and proven for this type of operation. We
provide our clients with highly-qualified, experienced ROV
operators. Capable of piloting as well as maintaining these
next-generation ROVs, they ensure the proper monitoring of
operations, upstream and downstream," explains Patrick
Belenfant, BOURBON's Senior Vice President Subsea Services.
Since 2009, BOURBON is expanding
its fleet of HD Work ROVs, working closely with FMC Technologies
Schilling Robotics. Three other next-generation
ROVs will be further added to the fleet of ROVs by the end of
2015, which will then amount to 18 units, including 11 Work-class
ROVs. "We are very excited that BOURBON continues
to experience the superior reliability of our ROV technology, and
continues to expand their fleet with us," says Tyler Schilling,
President of FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics.
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 11,000 skilled employees. Through its 28 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 the first 9
months of 2014, BOURBON'S revenue came to €983.4 million and the
company operated a fleet of 501 vessels as of September 30, 2014.
Under the "BOURBON 2015 Leadership Strategy" plan, the group has
built a vast fleet of innovative, high-performance mass produced
offshore vessels.
Placed by ICB
(Industry Classification Benchmark) in the "Oil Services" sector,
BOURBON is listed on the Euronext Paris, Compartment A.
Contacts
BOURBON
Investor Relations,
analysts, shareholders
James Fraser, CFA
+33 491 133 545
james.fraser@bourbon-online.com
Corporate
Communications
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+33 491 136 732
christelle.loisel@bourbon-online.com
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