BOURBON

Explorer
500 series
Platform Supply vessels
DP2 - 3,700 t DWT
Bourbon Explorer 500 series
Class
BV IXHullXMach, Supply Vessel - Fire-fighting ship 1
Water spraying - Oil recovery ship - Special service
Large capacities
Standby rescue vessel, 200 survivors in tropical area
LHNS WS - Oil product
PSV series designed
COMF-NOISE 3, XAUT-UMS, XCLEANSHIP 7,
PROTECTED FO TANK, XDYNAPOS AM/AT R
for deep offshore
MAIN PARTICULARS (US) (Metric) ACCOMMODATIONS
Designer Shanghai Design Associates Accommodations 50 pers.
Builder Sinopacific Single cabins 12
Lenght overall (ft/m) 256.73 78.25 2 x men cabins 19
Breadth moulded (ft/m) 56.43 17.20 Mess room (1), Day rooms (2), Meeting Room (1), Offices (2),
Depth (ft/m) 25.59 7.80 Laundry (1), Galley (1), Store (1), Changing Room (1), Gymnasium (1),
Design Draft (ft/m) 14.76 4.50 Hospital/Sick Bay (1 Berth)
Max. Draft (ft/m) 20.67 6.30 Fully air-conditioned, compliant MLC 2006
Deadweight (st/mt) 4,079 3,700 EQUIPMENT & ELECTRONICS
Gross tonnage (st/mt) 3,468 3,147
DECK EQUIPMENT (US) (Metric)
MACHINERY / PERFORMANCE Windlass (lt/mt) 2 x 8.5 1 x 8.6
PROPULSION - MACHINERY Tugger winches (lt/mt) 2 x 9.8 2 x 10
Main Diesel Generators (DG) engines 4 x 1,360 kW / 440 V 60 Hz Capstan (lt/mt) 2 x 7.9 2x8
Propellers 2 x 2,000 kW KST-200ZF / AN Z-drive FPP Deck Provision Crane [lt/mt] x 1 2.5 2.5
azimuth thrusters at [ft/m] 45.9 14
Bow thrusters 2 x 1,000 kW KT-157B5 Controllable Dynamic positioning system
pitch propeller tunnel thruster DP Class 2
Emergency generator 1 x 250 kW / 440 V 60 Hz System consists of 3 DGPS, 1 Radius, Prepared for HIPAP
(dedicated harbor generator)
Communication
Speed consumption 1 radio system compliant with GMDSS A3 rules
Maximum speed - 14.2 knots 23.8 t/day Vsat, FBB500, Inmarsat C
Service speed - 12 knots 16.2 t/day Email/IP voice facilities
Service speed - 10 knots 10.3 t/day
Eco speed - 8 knots 6.2 t/day SAFETY EQUIPMENT (US) (Metric)
DP Station keeping 6.0 t/day Fire-fighting Class 1 (FIFI1) with foam and waterspray protection
Standby at sea 2.8 t/day Pumps [USG/min-m3/h] x 2 7,045 (each) 1,600 (each)
Standby in port - Harbour generator 0.9 t/day Monitors [USG/min-m3/h] x 2 5,283 (each) 1,200 (each)
(Speed and consumption at 4.30 m design draft, clean hull, calm sea,
LIFE SAVING ARRANGEMENT
no sea margin)
Vessel fitted with safety equipment according to SOLAS Regulation
COMBINED CAPACITIES (100%) (US) (Metric) 1 Fast Rescue Boat with davit for 6 persons (Cum - workboat for
15 persons)
Free cargo deck area [sq.ft/m2] 7,685 714
6 Life rafts (3 on each side), each life raft is able to accommodate
Deck load [st/mt] 2,039 1,850
25 persons
Fuel Oil [USG/m3] 295,344 1,118
Life jackets, life buoys, immersion suits
Fresh water [USG/m3] 166,426 630
Special service stand-by rescue vessel: 200 survivors in tropical area
Ballast/Drill water [USG/m3] 393,616 1,490
Liquid Mud Tanks [USG/m3] 299,307 1,133 DP Capability Plot
Special Product Tanks [USG/m3] 96,687 366
Tremendous station keeping capability
Dry Bulk/ Cement [USG/m3] 66,290 292
Safer operations
Foam (USG/m3) 5,019 19
Increased operational time
DELIVERY RATES Exceptional maneuverability in adverse weather conditions
Fuel oil (US) 2 x 660 USG/min at 9 bars
(Metric) 2 x 150 m3/h at 90 m
Fresh water (US) 2 x 660 USG/min at 9 bars
(Metric) 2 x 150 m3/h at 90 m
Drill water / Ballast (US) 2 x 880 USG/min at 9 bars All thrusters 100%
(Metric) 2 x 200 m3/h at 90 m
Wind speed in knots
Dry bulk (compressor flow) (US) 2 x 97 USG/min at 9 bars
(Metric) 2 x 22 m3/min at 90 m Water current in knots
Liquid mud (US) 2 x 440 USG/min at 16 bars 0 kts
+ 440 USG/min at 15 bars 1 kts
(Metric) 2 x 100 m3/h at 160 m 2 kts
+ 100 m3/h at 150 m 3 kts
Special product (US) 4 x 330 USG/min at 9 bars
(Metric) 4 x 75 m3/min at 90 m
Liquid mud and special product tanks fitted with hydraulic agitators
and fixed hot water washing system All particulars believed to be correct but not guaranteed
 4 7 6 5 4 3 2
4 2 7
8 1 3 6
6 4 3 2 1 2 2
5
1
5
8 4 3 2 1 0
5
1
5 4 3 2 1 2 MEZZ DECK
8 6 1 3 6 2
4 2 7
4 7 6 5 4 3 2

4 7 4 3
1 7 7
8 3 5 4 3 2 1 1
4 2
1

8 4 3 2 1 0

1
3
4
4 2 2 1 1
2 TANK DECK
8 5
1 7 7
4 7 4 3

7 6 5 4 3 2

4 2
3 4
7 2 5 1 6 1 0
3 4
4 2

2
7 6 5 4 3 INNER BOTTOM

Outstanding tanks capacities (C) center, (P) portside, (S) starboard

BALLAST DRILL WATER TANKS FRESH WATER TANKS LIQUID PRODUCT TANKS
100% CAPACITIES 100% CAPACITIES 100% CAPACITIES
0 Ballast Drill Water Forepeak  81.50 m3 1 Fresh Water (P)  52.63 m3 1 Liquid Mud (P)  141.66 m3
1 Ballast Drill Water (C)  92.69 m3 1 Fresh Water (C)  28.54 m3 1 Liquid Mud (S)  141.66 m3
2 Ballast Drill Water (P) 53.36 m3 1 Fresh Water (S)  52.63 m3 2 Liquid Mud (P)  141.66 m3
2 Ballast Drill Water (S) 53.36 m3 2 Fresh Water (P)  102.04 m3 2 Liquid Mud (S)  141.66 m3
2 Ballast Drill Water (C) 153.77 m3 2 Fresh Water (S)  100.61 m3 3 Liquid Mud (P)  141.66 m3
3 Ballast Drill Water (P) 67.77 m3 3 Fresh Water (P)  76.25 m3 3 Liquid Mud (S)  141.66 m3
3 Ballast Drill Water (S) 67.77 m3 3 Fresh Water (S)  76.25 m3 4 Liquid Mud (P)  141.66 m3
3 Ballast Drill Water (C) 145.34 m3 4 Fresh Water (P)  70.19 m3 4 Liquid Mud (S)  141.66 m3
4 Ballast Drill Water (P)  63.78 m3 4 Fresh Water (S)  70.19 m3 5 Special Product (P)  88.08 m3
4 Ballast Drill Water (S)  63.78 m3 5 Special Product (S)  93.58 m3
4 Ballast Drill Water (C) 72.04 m3 6 Special Product (P)  92.36 m3
5 Ballast Drill Water (P)  65.05 m3 6 Special Product (S)  92.36 m3
5 Ballast Drill Water (S) 65.05 m3
6 Ballast Drill Water (P)  63.11 m3
6 Ballast Drill Water (S)  63.11 m3
7 Ballast Drill Water (P)  40.32 m3
7 Ballast Drill Water (S)  40.32 m3
8 Ballast Drill Water (P)  60.27 m3
8 Ballast Drill Water (S)  60.27 m3
8 Ballast Drill Water (C)  116.90 m3
TOTAL = 1,489.54 m3 TOTAL = 629.31 m3 TOTAL = 1,499.68 m3

FUEL OIL TANKS DRY BULK TANKS MISCELLANEOUS TANKS

100% CAPACITIES 100% CAPACITIES 100% CAPACITIES
1 Fuel Oil (P)  63.54 m3 1 Dry Bulk (C)  72.97 m3 1 FIFI Foam (P) 9.38 m3
1 Fuel Oil (S)  63.54 m3 2 Dry Bulk (C)  72.97 m3 1 FIFI Foam (S) 9.38 m3
2 Fuel Oil (P)  38.64 m3 3 Dry Bulk (C)  72.97 m3 2 Lube Oil (P) 8.29 m3
2 Fuel Oil (S)  38.64 m3 4 Dry Bulk (C)  72.97 m3 2 Lube Oil (S) 8.29 m3
3 Fuel Oil Setting (P)  16.35 m3 3 Prop Lube Oil (P) 2.87 m3
3 Fuel Oil Setting (S)  16.35 m3 3 Prop Lube Oil (S) 2.87 m3
4 Fuel Oil (P)  43.25 m3 4 Dirty Oil  6.42 m3
4 Fuel Oil (S)  25.68 m3 4 Sludge 6.42 m3
5 Fuel Oil (P) 104.20 m3 5 Bilge 2.47 m3
5 Fuel Oil (S) 104.20 m3 6 Oily Water 39.44 m3
6 Fuel Oil Service (P) 18.46 m3 7 Sewage Store (P) 55.35 m3
6 Fuel Oil Service (S) 18.46 m3 7 Sewage Store (S) 55.35 m3
7 Fuel Oil Overflow (P) 12.65 m3 
7 Fuel Oil Overflow (S) 12.65 m3
TOTAL = 588.08 m3 TOTAL = 291.87 m3 TOTAL = 206.53 m3
Total amount of cargo vessel is able to carry is equivalent to the deadweight of vessel
 DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
n 50 beds capacity (Comfort class 3)

n FIFI 1

n Flexibility with cargo lines for separation of liquid products in tanks

n Chemical products tanks

n DP2 Capabilities
Exceptional maneuverability

n HIPAP ready and upgradable for ROV operations

BOURBON‘s efficient fuel management

APPROPRIATE VESSELS’ TECHNOLOGY
Average total
Vessels’ design, diesel-electric with azimuthal propulsion
fuel savings
COMPETENCE & EXPERTISE
Crew dedicated training and professional vessels’ management up to
30%
FUEL REPORTING & ANALYSIS
Accurate database and rigorous follow-up

JOINT MANAGEMENT WITH CLIENT (up to 1,000,000 USD

Continuous operational partnership based on mutual best practices savings per year)

Traditional PSVs propulsion compared to BOURBON’s standardized propulsion

Fuel
Consumption

Traditional
15%
propulsion
10%
BOURBON
5% diesel-electric
and azimuthal
0%
propulsion
-5%

-10%
Influence of:
-15% Influence of: azimuthal propulsion
dedicated & diesel-electric
-20% harbor
generator Influence of: diesel-electric
-25%
Operational
profile
Harbor 12 10 8 Stand-by Dynamic Dynamic
stand-by knots knots knots at sea positioning positioning
at sea-state 5 at sea-state 3

Generic profile for fuel management based on vessel propulsion

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONS
BOURBON’s vision is to be the preferred company in offshore marine services for
the benefit of our clients, our employees and all stakeholders.

FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

As a marine service provider leader, BOURBON operates a modern fleet.
With an industrial and centralized organization through 6 Repair Centers, vessels’ reliability and
availability is ensured. To help meet the highest safety standards, BOURBON systems are fully
aligned with OCIMF standards and crews benefit of an active skills management process and
training to provide clients tailor-made solutions.

Fitted with standardized equipment, the BOURBON fleet offers to clients fuel efficient and safety
solutions through:

Diesel-electric propulsion

Oil recovery, fire-fighting and stand-by rescue capabilities

A CLIENT DEDICATED ORGANIZATION

BOURBON’s “Client Satisfaction Chain” focuses on lasting relationship based on trust and service
quality through a single point of contact: the Contracts Manager.

CLIENT

Support vessel Day to day management Support customer requirements

homeport operations of the vessel SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
LOGISTICS MANAGER OPERATIONS MANAGER CONTRACTS MANAGER

A SERVICE DELIVERED BY LOCAL TALENTS

BOURBON relies on strong local partnerships and support to comply with local requirements and
flagging. Local content is illustrated via:

Vessels
Designed to be logistics friendly and suitable for local harbors.

Collaborators
With 70% of local content and more than 83 nationalities, the Group focuses on
local training through its 15 BOURBON Training Centers.
 Contact:

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EVASION COMMUNICATION - Photos BOURBON - Triptyque - June 2014 - Bourbon Explorer 500