Supply vessel
Bourbon Liberty 100 and 200
Number of ships
91
Client
Bourbon Maritime
Shipyard
Sinopacific
Year(s)
2007–2015
description
The Bourbon Liberty 100 and 200 series are diesel-electric ships designed for conventional and deepwater operations. Their advantages include improved fuel efficiency, cargo capacity, and manoeuvrability. The 91 ships delivered from China between 2007 and 2015 allowed Bourbon Maritime to modernize its global fleet and reduce its carbon footprint.
Benefits
The many benefits of diesel-electric propulsion include a more efficient propulsion system, less pollution, increased operational efficiency, especially at slow speeds (important for applications such as dynamic positioning), and flexibility in locating machinery compartments.
Products and services provided
- Motor control systems
- Power management systems (PMS)
- Alarm and monitoring systems
- Consoles
Client's testimony
Techsol Marine’s hybrid power management, variable-frequency drives, and electric motors significantly reduced the Bourbon Liberty series’ fuel consumption and improved manoeuvrability.