Bourbon, is a major international player in marine services and offers the most demanding oil and gas clients worldwide BOURBON is a major international player in marine services and offers the most demanding oil and gas clients worldwide, a comprehensive range of new-generation, innovative, and highly efficient vessels, and an extensive offer of subsea services. The Group’s ambition is to be the confirmed leader in marine services for modern offshore by 2012. BOURBON is present in over 28 countries with a staff of 5,700 skilled professionals, a directly-owned fleet of 293 vessels. BOURBON is also engaged in protection of the French coast, with vessels chartered by the French Navy, and it is developing its bulk transport activity for industrial groups. The Group is structured around two divisions, the Offshore Division and the Bulk Division, both undergoing an ambitious investment strategy. The divisions develop recognized expertise based on service quality, technological progress, professional strength and long-term relations with their commissioning clients.