An unnamed major operator has contracted Bourbon Logistics to support its six-month exploration program and drilling of a first well offshore southern Namibia.
The Bourbon Topaz is a DP2 platform supply vessel designed for deepwater operations.
An unnamed major operator has contracted Bourbon Logistics to support its six-month exploration program and drilling of a first well offshore southern Namibia.
Previously, Bourbon Logistics signed contracts with other majors already established in Namibia.
The scope of this latest award covers:
Freight forwarding: international shipment and customs clearance of drilling equipment from Houston, Singapore and Antwerp to Walvis Bay, Namibia;
Logistics base services: management of the base and associated services (handling and lifting, equipment management, storage and warehousing, waste management, tank cleaning); and
Marine services: providing the platform supply vessels Bourbon Diamond, Bourbon Ruby and Bourbon Topaz for the program.
Bourbon will manage all logistics operations planning and execution using its Bourbon Logistics Suite software.
The 7-ha logistics base located in Walvis Bay will employ almost 50 shore-based staff, 96% of whom are Namibians, who will undergo training in materials handling.
