Dubai-based Grandweld Shipyard, a fully integrated provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and engineering solutions, has announced the signing of a new shipbuilding contract with Bourbon Offshore Craft TT for the construction of two 34-metre next-generation crewboats. These vessels will play a key role in enhancing offshore personnel transfer operations for the global energy sector.
This milestone reinforces Grandweld’s longstanding relationship with BOURBON and underlines their proven track record in delivering world-class, high-performance vessels. Designed by French naval engineering firm MAURIC and built at our state-of-the-art Dubai facilities, the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2026, after which they will join BOURBON’s Surfer fleet serving ExxonMobil in Angola.
“Grandweld is known for on-time delivery and top-quality shipbuilding. We are determined to offer Bourbon yet another great experience with this important shipbuilding project,” says Jamal S. Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards.
The collaboration between Grandweld and Bourbon Offshore represents a shared commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, ensuring the delivery of a modern, efficient, and future-ready fleet.
The 34-meter crewboats are equipped with:
- 60 passenger seats with enhanced comfort
- 18 m2 of foredeck space
- a redesigned navigation bridge, with improved visibility and enhanced ergonomics
- a real-time energy performance monitoring system (EFMS) integrated right from the construction stage.
