Bourbon, a global leader in offshore marine services, has signed a five-year contract with Eni Congo, a subsidiary of Italian energy major Eni S.p.A., to renew its crew transfer vessels with six next-generation S200X-G2 vessels. This agreement underscores Bourbon’s commitment to further reduce the emission associated to the offshore transport of personnel.
The contract covers the charter of six new, latest-generation S200X-G2 crew transfer vessels, scheduled to be commissioned progressively between June and December 2026. Pending delivery, six front runners will be temporarily mobilized to ensure operational continuity from the start of the contract.
Developed to meet Eni’s operational and environmental requirements, this new series is based on the successful design of Surfers 200x-G delivered in 2024 presenting significant fuel savings in transit estimated at 20% versus previous generation. The optimised hydrodynamic design and propulsion system, and the integration of a real-time energy performance monitoring system (EFMS) tailored to the vessel and built-in during construction.
These 20-meter crew transfer vessels will also offer:
• 30 passenger seats with enhanced comfort (new comfortable seats with USB sockets, high-performance air conditioning, large screens, etc.)
• 25 m² of foredeck space, for carrying small parcels
• A redesigned navigation bridge, with improved visibility and enhanced ergonomics for pilots
The six new units will operate on the Eni offshore fields supporting their 2 FNLG units, with reinforced operational support from Bourbon Congo.
François Leslé, CEO of Bourbon Mobility: “This strategic contract confirms our ability to provide reliable, innovative and responsible marine solutions. With this new fleet, we are reinforcing our commitment to offshore mobility that is more sustainable, more efficient and perfectly aligned with the expectations of our major customers.”
