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Bourbon Presents Horizon 2012 Plan
In February 2006, Bourbon announced the Horizon 2010 plan, a strategy based on an original vision of the market and substantial investments in a modern fleet. In February 2008…
Bourbon Finalizes Harbor Towage Sale
In line with the announcement made on July 19 of Bourbon’s plan to sell its harbor towage business to Grupo Boluda Corporación Marítima, the sale was completed today, effective immediately.
Rigdon Christens M/V Bourbon
Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, said that the second vessel in its 10 vessel contract has been delivered by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Alabama. The M/V Bourbon was issued a United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation (COD) for coastwise trade in the United States and is fully classed by the American Bureau of Shipping for international operations.
Vessels: Rigdon Christens M/V Bourbon
Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, said that the second vessel in its 10 vessel contract has been delivered by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Alabama.
Bourbon Orders Two from French Yard
Bourbon has ordered for two Multi Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSV) from Socarenam, the French shipyard based in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The design of these vessels is based…
Bourbon H1 Net Profit Jumps 90 Percent
Offshore services group Bourbon SA said net profit jumped 90.2 percent to $135.4m in the first half from $71.2m a year ago as both its main businesses achieved strong performances.
BOURBON Announces Quarterly Financial Results
Third quarter 2007 revenues for BOURBON rose 35% over the same period in 2006 to total $294.3m. This growth was driven by higher revenues in all BOURBON divisions.
Bourbon Reports Growth
Bourbon said sales for the first half amounted to $511m, up 29.7 percent versus $394.5m a year earlier, driven by sharp growth in offshore and bulk operations. At constant exchange rates…
Bourbon to Sell Port Towage Business
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Bourbon Athena Reports Damage in Engine Room
The Athena, a Bourbon multi purpose supply vessel operating under contract with TOTAL E&P Congo, reported a technical incident provoking entry of water in the engine room.
Bourbon Holds Combined Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting
The Bourbon Combined Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting was held yesterday under the Chairmanship of Jacques de Chateauvieux at the Palais Brongniart in Paris.
Bourbon Q1 Revenues Up 18%
Bourbon said revenues in the first quarter of 2007 totaled $270m, up 18.1 pct percent over 25.7 percent at constant exchange rates.
Bourbon Dolphin Inquiry Underway
According to Rigzone, an inquiry into the cause of the Norwegian anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) Bourbon Dolphin capsizing started Wednesday. The vessel capsized…
Bourbon Sells Sugar Assets in Vietnam
In accordance with the objectives of the 2003-2007 strategic plan, BOURBON is disposing of its nonmarine service operations and is selling its sugar assets in Vietnam.
Investigation on the loss of Bourbon Dolphin
A maritime inquiry into the loss of the Norwegian supply vessel Bourbon Dolphin, which capsized and sank off Shetland with the loss of eight lives, is due to open at a Norwegian court.
Bourbon Dolphin Sinks
Following the accident of the Bourbon Dolphin Shetland Islands, claiming 8 lives, the ship sunk and is lying at 3,600 feet. SMIT Salvage started the salvage operations…
Bourbon AHTS Capsizes off Shetland Islands
The Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Bourbon Dolphin, operated by Bourbon Offshore Norway, capsized 75 nautical miles off of Shetland Islands with 15 people on board.
Bourbon Orders 46 Vessels
Bourbon ordered 3 series of modern offshore service vessels, 46 units for $730m from the Sinopacific shipyards in China (44 vessels) and West Atlantic Shipyard in Nigeria (2 vessels).
Bourbon Reports Increased Operating Income
Gross Operating Income totaled $146.2m or 115.1 million euros, up 12.7% in the first half of 2006. Division was impacted by lower cargo rates. Operating income rose…
Bourbon Reports Strong Growth
“Increase business in the first half of 2006 was another successful step in the Bourbon growth plan", said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jacques de Chateauvieux. Bourbon’s first half revenues totaled 345.7 million euros, up 14.6% compared with the same period in 2005 (+11% at constant exchange rates). The Offshore Division, which is the beneficiary of the largest portion of Bourbon’s investments within the Horizon 2010 plan (1,230 million euros), remains the growth driver for the company.
