Press releases

Update on the “Transforming for beyond” action plan. The first 9 vessels are sold and bareboat chartered. Paris, September 4, 2013 Following the transfer of ownership of the first 9 vessels to the Chinese company ICBC Financial Leasing (“ICBCL”) as…
Back in 2002, BOURBON decided to gain access to the North Sea market by taking a share in a publicly listed Norwegian offshore company. One year later, BOURBON took full control of the company and renamed it Bourbon Offshore Norway, starting an…
Revenues up 14.1% vs. first half 2012 as a result of increasing daily rates overall and a high average utilization rate. Paris, August 28, 2013, EBIT increased 44.4% versus first half 2012; EBITDA up 22.2% over the same period, benefiting from an…
As part of its Subsea Services Activity in Asia, BOURBON is currently operating locally 3 MPSVs devoted to Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) operations: the Southern Ocean in Eastern Russia, the Bourbon Supporter in Thailand, and the Bourbon…
One safety standard for all: BOURBON’s Operational Safety Management reaches a new level. BOURBON’s objective is clear: a permanent zero-incident rate for all operations, current and future. Focused on its vision of being the preferred company in…
Standardized vessels - standardized maintenance, a winning strategy. In January 2012, BOURBON established Bourbon Docking, a new affiliate in Dubai. Bourbon Docking is in charge of planned vessel maintenance management for all of the Group’s…
Combined General Meeting and decision of the Board of Directors of May 28, 2013. The Combined General Meeting of BOURBON shareholders was held today in Paris, chaired by Mr. Jacques de Chateauvieux.   All the resolutions submitted to a vote…
The range of services BOURBON in the Caribbean. A flourishing fleet, a wide variety of assignments and the arrival of next generation personnel transport vessels: BOURBON continues to expand with success in the promising Antilles-Guyana area.…
Revenues up 13.4% vs. 1st quarter 2012 And stable compared with 4th quarter 2012 due to seasonal effects Paris, May 2, 2013, “In a favorable context for the oil & gas and related services industry, BOURBON is continuing to grow. Daily rates…
“Under the flag of excellence”: BOURBON asserts its employer brand. BOURBON’s qualified, trained and experienced personnel provides the most demanding offshore oil & gas companies with a wide range of marine services. To encapsulate the company’…