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Copyright : BOURBON in the offshore services industry, with a dynamic positioning systems to enable: vessels in order to bring a response to nizations are changing. The technology fast time-to market, while enhancing the Improvement of DP operational safety this new cycle focused on operational and the machine are not going to replace level of operational excellence. through real-time advisory tools for excellence at optimum cost. Streamlin- the human being. But little by little, the bridge operators and remote support for ing work organization onboard vessels, machine or arti? cial intelligence will onshore teams; Streamlining ofonboard we also want to deploy innovative tech- take on certain functions: the analysis

We talk more often these days of au- organization leading to potential reduc- nological solutions offering tangible of information and, why not, in the long tonomous operations. Can you discuss tion of manning; A reduction in fuel and bene? ts to our customers. term, decision-making and action under-

Bourbon initiatives in regards to au-

DP maintenance costs taking. tonomy?

A pilot of “proof of concept” has Then, in parallel, the roles and respon- Beginning in 2018 we have taken been implemented on the Bourbon Ex- sibilities of humans will evolve towards

Finally, every position has its challeng- another step into ? eet digitalization plorer 508 operating in Trinidad waters more vision, action, management, risk es. What do you consider your biggest through the strategic partnership we with the support of BP. Certi? ed by Bu- analysis and monitoring of global activi- challenge to the success of Bourbon signed with classi? cation society Bureau reau Veritas, it collects data from the DP ties. today and in the future?

Veritas. With help of our strategic part- system and drives the development of This is a major change, and it is the path ner Kongsberg Maritime we are going to novel decision-making and veri? cation The major challenge is human evo- that is being taken by the men and wom- develop and deploy automation and real applications for both offshore crew and lution and change management. It is en of Bourbon. Change has always been time monitoring ? eet applications, while onshore support teams. The autonomous clearly the most complex and exciting in Bourbon’s DNA and, once again, I’m mitigating cyber risks. The partnership vessel is not a goal in itself. We rather aspect of this business. Everyone’s roles con? dent in our ability to deliver on it.

will thus deliver advanced automation of need to innovate in the way we operate and responsibilities, skillsets and orga-

Meet the ‘New’ Bourbon: 3 Independent Companies partners. passengers this year. passenger centric services.

Bourbon Marine & Logistics • A young ? eet, built in series, of 210 • A ? eet of nearly 270 high-speed

Bourbon Subsea Services vessels (including the 130 “smart ? eet Key expertise: crew boats, the so-called surfers.

vessels”). • Supplying offshore installations and • A turnover of €216 million in 2017, • A ? eet of 22 MPSV and 25 ROVs • Operations in 39 countries, generat- vessels. generated in over 10 countries. for €220 million in 2017 turnover.

ing sales of over €400 million. • Towing, anchoring and positioning • A strong local presence also with a • A team of 1,000 men and women • 4,500 employees and eight ship of offshore installations. team of over 2,300 employees based in around the world, 100 of whom work in owners who manage day-to-day opera- • Support to ? oating oil and gas pro- these countries. our engineering of? ces. tions. duction, storage, and unloading units. • Core subsea expertise: engineering, • A unique business model: the com- • Its strategic objectives: connect the Key expertise: supervision and management of subsea pany is international, the ? eet being lo- ? eet to deploy the Smart Shipping pro- • Crewliner services, focusing on operations.

cated in most offshore areas. Hopefully, gram. speed, punctuality and comfort. • A track record of 500 subsea connec- the company is also very local. This is • Inter? eld services, ensuring employ- tions and 350 wellheads installed.

Bourbon Mobility the result of Bourbon’s strategy of grad- ee and light equipment daily transfer. • The ? eet is positioned in West Af- ually setting up operations, generating • Leader in the market of high-speed • Speci? c support services, on cus- rica, Asia, the Middle East and India.

growth in partnership with strong local passenger transport at sea for majors and tomers’ request. • Its strategic objectives: develop light contractors, carrying about 3 million • Its strategic objectives: move to a turnkey project business.

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