en.Wedoany.com Reported - The French-based offshore services company Bourbon, headquartered in Marseille, has announced a fleet expansion plan worth over $180 million. Following its restructuring, funds managed by Davidson Kempner Capital and Fortress Investment Group have become its majority shareholders, supporting this initiative. Since the beginning of this year, Bourbon has added 13 offshore vessels, including the reactivation of two Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels and the delivery of the subsea vessel Bourbon Evolution 810.
Gaël Bodénès, CEO of Bourbon, stated: "In just a few months, we have expanded our fleet, secured significant investments, and rapidly returned vessels to serve our clients. This drive towards profitability and growth is the result of our transformation and the team's dedication since the beginning of 2025." The support from new shareholders has enabled Bourbon to quickly deploy strategic assets aligned with market demands in the offshore sector.
As part of the fleet expansion, Bourbon acquired six diesel-electric vessels from China Minsheng Group, including five Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) and one 80-ton bollard pull AHTS vessel. Additionally, the company secured two high-capacity Platform Supply Vessels, Bourbon Front and Bourbon Clear, from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., consistent with the acquisition of the X-Bow vessel Bourbon Calm in September 2025.
In February 2026, Bourbon took delivery of the Bourbon Evolution 810, the latest vessel in the Evolution 800 series, designed for deepwater subsea operations and suitable for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) activities. The vessel is equipped with two active heave-compensated cranes, diesel-electric propulsion, and an upgraded DP3 positioning system, with accommodation for 105 personnel. It was delivered in Singapore and is scheduled to commence a long-term contract in Southeast Asia in the second quarter.
Bourbon also reactivated two 80-ton diesel-electric AHTS vessels, demonstrating its ability to swiftly return idle assets to operational potential. Meanwhile, two 27-meter crew boats delivered in Congo at the end of 2025 began a five-year contract in February, showcasing the modular design and energy efficiency of the new generation of vessels.
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