Bourbon Liberty 100, The PSV

 

The PSV Bourbon Liberty 101

 

Engine room

Savings in fuel

The Diesel-Electric Propulsion system not only improves fuel efficiency but is also environment friendly; offering clients considerable savings in cost, as generator output varies as required by operational load.

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Reliability in adverse weather

The Dynamic Positioning system enables vessel to maintain precise position and come alongside rigs or platforms to offload cargo, even in adverse weather conditions, if and when required.

DP system is Class II certified which guarantees of redundancy on all equipment.

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Exceptional Maneuverability

2 azimuth stern thrusters, 1 fixed stern thruster & 2 bow thrusters allow exceptional maneuverability and station keeping capabilities. Additionally, this configuration permits vessel to carry out operations safely and makes the vessel more reliable.

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+30% Greater Cargo Capacity

The main generators have been moved to the main deck level as opposed to below deck as is the case with a traditional PSV. As compared to a traditional PSV, this unique propulsion layout allows 30% more below deck cargo capacity, and Liquid Mud over 4000 barrels compared to a same size ship.

Main Systems Redundancy

  • 3 main generators,
  • 2 azimuth stern thrusters,
  • 1 fixed stern thruster,
  • 2 bow thrusters and Dynamic Positioning Class II

The above main features offer more flexibility to the clients, as the Bourbon Liberty can be utilized to support both shelf and deepwater operations at a very competitive operating cost.

Designed by Guido Perla and Associates and tailored to BOURBON specifications, these vessels reap the benefits of BOURBON's long experience in deepwater offshore to revolutionize the continental offshore market.

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Deliveries continue in strict compliance with scheduled planning

The construction rhythm was established with the first PSV Bourbon  Liberty 100 and deliveries continue in accordance with the calendar planned.

For Bourbon Liberty 100, 22 PSV vessels ordered.
The first PSV, the PSV Bourbon Liberty 101 was delivered in March 2008. As of 3 June 2009, 11 Bourbon Liberty 100 have been delivered.

Deliveries of Bourbon Liberty 100 and 200 continues at high rhythm and are planned until September 2011.