French maritime providers participant Bourbon has strengthened its fleet with 13 new offshore help vessels for the reason that begin of 2026, representing a price of over $180 million, with 10 of them already below contract.
Bourbon has acquired six diesel-electric vessels from the Minsheng Group, 5 platform provide vessels (PSVs) and one 80-ton bollard pull anchor dealing with tug provide vessel (AHTS), in addition to two large-capacity PSVs from ICBC, Bourbon Entrance and Bourbon Clear, along with the X-Bow vessel of the identical collection acquired in September 2025, named Bourbon Calm.
Moreover, the corporate reactivated two 80-ton diesel-electric AHTS vessels, with two of its 27-meter crew boats, delivered on the finish of 2025 in Congo, beginning a five-year contract in February.
“In just some months, we have now expanded our fleet, secured important investments, and rapidly returned vessels to service for our prospects. This momentum towards profitability and progress is the results of the transformation we started in early 2025 and the dedication of our groups,” stated Gaël Bodénès, Bourbon’s Chief Government Officer.
In February, Bourbon additionally took supply of the newest newbuild vessel within the Evolution 800 collection, designed for deepwater subsea operations and inspection, upkeep & restore (IMR) actions. Bourbon Evolution 810 additionally has diesel-electric propulsion, is fitted with two energetic heave-compensated cranes, together with a important crane with a 150-ton capability, and two 200 HP ROVs and may accommodate 105 individuals.
The vessel was delivered in Singapore and can begin a long-term contract in South Asia within the second quarter.
“Following the restructuring & closing operations finalized in 2025, and supported by operational enhancements, BOURBON’s monetary well being is restored with a cleansed Stability Sheet & decreased monetary debt leverage beneath 1.5 xEBITDA2025 after these important investments. We proceed as we speak to search for alternatives to maintain long-term progress,” stated François Sordet, Chief Monetary Officer of Bourbon.
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