Bourbon and Bureau Veritas have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop and deploy automation and real time monitoring fleet applications, developing digital technologies, while mitigating cyber risks. The partnership will thus deliver advanced automation of dynamic positioning systems to enable: Improvement of DP operational safety through real-time advisory tools for bridge operators and remote support for onshore teams, Streamlining of onboard organization leading to potential reduction of manning, A reduction in fuel and DP maintenance costs. A pilot has been implemented on the Bourbon Explorer 508 operating in Trinidad waters.

Developed with Kongsberg Maritime, already a strategic partner of BOURBON, it is certified by Bureau Veritas. It collects data from the DP system and drives the development of novel decision-making and verification applications for both offshore crew and onshore support teams.