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 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

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

Maritime News

As Subsea Comms Cable Security Comes to the Fore, FCC Mulls New Rules

2 days ago

The Federal Communications Commission voted 5-0 to propose new rules governing undersea internet cables in the face of growing security concerns in the wake of two fiber-optic undersea telecommunication cables being severed in the Baltic Sea this week, which is suspected to be sabotage.The FCC eyes new rules to address the national security concerns over the global network of more than 400 subsea cables that handle more than 98% of international internet traffic."With the expansion of data centers, rise of cloud computing, and increasing bandwidth demands of new large language models, these facilities are poised to grow even more critical," FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said.

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At a recent seminar in London organized by the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) and the Association of Average Adjusters (AAA), participants heard how ignoring or not fully understanding the concept of General Average (GA) when concluding charter-party contracts for offshore services could cause problems in the event of an incident or accident.Michiel Starmans, a Fellow of the AAA and Director Legal Department of the Spliethoff Group and Alf Inge Johannessen, an Associate of the AAA and Senior Claims Manager at DOF

Australia and India Talk Maritime, Renewables at G20

3 days ago

Australia will partner with India to boost investment in renewable energy, including solar manufacturing, battery and mineral processing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a meeting with his Indian counterpart on the G20 sidelines.Australia and India will also look to enhance defense and maritime security cooperation, Albanese said in a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.The two countries, along with the United States and Japan, are members of the Quad, which has sought to balance China's rising military and economic clout in the Indo Pacific region.