Bourbon Ships AS

Ship Owners

Bourbon Ships AS is a specialized entity within the maritime and offshore industry, primarily focusing on the provision of marine and logistics services. The company operates a fleet that includes platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSVs), and other support vessels designed to meet the rigorous demands of the offshore oil and gas sector.

Some key points about Bourbon Ships AS include:

Core Services

Marine Logistics:
- Provision of vessels that ensure the transportation of goods, equipment, and personnel to and from offshore installations.

Offshore Support:
- Offering a wide range of services including anchor handling, towing, and positioning of rigs and other floating structures.

Subsea Services:
- Providing specialized vessels and expertise for subsea construction, maintenance, and inspection.

Safety and Compliance

Committed to high standards of safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance, reflecting industry best practices and global standards.

Innovation and Technology

Investing in the latest technology to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve overall operational performance.

Global Reach

Operating internationally, with a strong presence in various key offshore markets including the North Sea, West Africa, and Brazil.

Partnerships and Clients

Maintaining long-term relationships with major oil and gas companies, ensuring reliability and expertise in offshore operations.

Bourbon Ships AS is known for its reliability, safety standards, and the ability to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the offshore industry.

Ships

BOURBON CROWN

Supply Vessel/Tug | Flag: Bahamas | Port: NASSAU

BOURBON EMERALD

Supply Vessel | Flag: France | Port: MARSEILLE

BOURBON HIDRA

Supply Vessel | Flag: St Vincent and The Grenadines | Port: Kingstown

BOURBON JADE

Supply Vessel | Flag: France | Port: MARSEILLE

BOURBON OPALE

Oil Production and Storage Unit | Flag: Mexico | Port: CIUDAD DEL CARMEN

BOURBON ORCA

Supply Vessel/Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: FOSNAVÅG

BOURBON PERIDOT

Supply Vessel | Flag: Bahamas | Port: NASSAU

BOURBON TAMPEN

Supply Vessel | Flag: St Vincent and The Grenadines | Port: Kingstown

BOURBON TOPAZ

Supply Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: FOSNAVÅG

BOURBON VIKING

Supply Vessel | Flag: St Vincent and The Grenadines | Port: Kingstown

Maritime News

Shipbuilding is a Leverage Point in South Korea's Trump Tariff Negotiations

9 hours ago

South Korea and the United States havehttps://www.marinelink.com/news/hanwha-build-usflagged-lng-carrier-528214 been discussing a shipbuilding tie-up that could include investments to modernize U.S. shipyards and more help to repair the U.S. naval fleet as Seoul seeks better tariff terms, government and industry sources said.U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made revitalizing the aging U.S. shipbuilding industry a priority to keep up with China, has repeatedly raised the idea of cooperating with South Korea's cutting-edge shipbuilding industry.After investing billions of dollars in shipbuilding capacity, China is the world's biggest shipbuilder.

Shots Fired at Livestock Carrier in Red Sea Near Yemen

15 hours ago

People in a wooden boat opened fire on a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier in the Red Sea near Yemen on Thursday, and the vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).A maritime security official in the Yemeni government told Reuters the vessel was released after being held on suspicion, with naval forces concerned because its AIS tracking system was turned off and it was sailing north from the Horn of Africa.British security firm Ambrey said the vessel, travelling from Bosaso, Somalia, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, reported having received instructions to proceed to Mocha. It did not make clear who had given the instructions.

Green Hydrogen Retreat Poses Threat to Targets

2 days ago

Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels.The challenges facing the sector have exposed its initial ambitions as unrealistic.Hard-to-electrify industries that were seen as ideal candidates for green hydrogen, such as steelmaking and long-distance transportation, have found that transition to the low-carbon fuel looks prohibitively expensive.The gap between ambition and reality in Europe shows the extent of the reset happening within the industry, said Jun Sasamura, hydrogen manager at research company Westwood Global Energy.

Shipbuilding: Bulk Vessel Deliveries Soar

2 days ago

“We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2m Deadweight Tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding contracting was strong in 2023 and 2024, and several of the ships ordered during this period are expected to be delivered during this and next year,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO.Of the 59.3 million DWT expected to be delivered until the end of 2026, the panamax segment accounts for 33.9% while supramax accounts for 28.3%. Ordering for these segments rose in 2023 and 2024 as they were benefitting from comparatively higher freight rates.

Hanwha to Build US-Flagged LNG Carrier

2 days ago

Hanwha Shipping, a U.S. subsidiary of Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, on Tuesday said it ordered an LNG carrier valued at roughly $252 million from its own Pennsylvania-based unit Hanwha Philly Shipyard.Under the agreement, the ship will be built in Korea and flagged in the United States. It is slated for delivery in the first half of 2028.The deal comes as the United States works to revive domestic shipbuilding and expand its fleet of commercial and military vessels. Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean bought Philly Shipyard for $100 million in December."This agreement looks to be a 'first step' in building out U.S.