BOURBON has formalized a five-year contract with ExxonMobil to operate in Angola, strengthening a relationship that has been more than a decade in the making. This new agreement provides for the supply of 34-meter vessels to transport personnel between Soyo and Block 15, some 80 miles offshore.
Crewboats for ExxonMobil promise lower fuel consumption
The new crewboat model has been designed with operational efficiency criteria in mind, reducing fuel consumption by 10-15% compared to the previous generation. The units, built by the MAURIC naval engineering firm, will offer a cruising speed of up to 38 knots.
On board, the vessels will feature 60 ergonomic seats, an 18 m² bow cargo space and an optimized wheelhouse to improve visibility and the captain’s experience. Also noteworthy is the integration of an EFMS system to monitor energy performance in real time.
This new model will replace the current 32-meter vessels, marking an important step towards fleet renewal for offshore operations in Angola. offshore operations in Angola.. The units will enter service in 2027 and will be deployed on personnel transfer duties in Block 15, alongside an existing fleet of five Surfers.
Consolidated alliance with major energy operators
The announcement of this contract with ExxonMobil comes shortly after BOURBON signed a similar agreement with Eni for its operations in Congo. operations in Congo. These moves position BOURBON as a strategic supplier to major oil companies, integrating technologies with low environmental impact and high and high operational reliability in complex contexts such as Africa.
BOURBON Mobility’s director of operations and new construction, Nicolas Elizon, stressed that this agreement confirms the relevance of its customized technical solutions to meet the logistical and environmental demands of its customers in the offshore sector.
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