French OSV owner Bourbon is working with class society Bureau Veritas on a new automation project.
The partnership agreement will lead to the development and deployment of real-time monitoring and digital technologies.
The companies want to improve DP operational safety, streamline onboard organisation which could lead to crew numbers falling, and reduce fuel and DP maintenance costs.
A pilot has been implemented on the 3,700-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Bourbon Explorer 508 (built 2014) operating in Trinidad waters, in conjunction with Kongsberg Maritime.
