By Software provider NAPA Group
Software provider NAPA Group is to provide loading computers for 55 offshore support vessels (OSV) under a contract with BOURBON.
The software aims to enable BOURBON to improve loading and unloading with maximum cargo intake while improving assistance to stability and longitudinal strength for operational efficiency.
NAPA is also providing BOURBON OSVs with 3D systems offering ‘real time’ onboard loading calculations and ship stability analysis, as well as an emergency response system during loading.
The software will be installed on twenty Bourbon Explorer 500 series vessels, fifteen Bourbon Liberty 150 series vessels and twenty Bourbon Liberty 300 series vessels commissioned by BOURBON and built by Sinopacific Zhejiang Shipbuilding shipyard in Ningbo, China.
Five of the Bourbon Liberty 300 vessels have already been delivered.
“BOURBON does not compromise with safety,” said Olivier Daniel, BOURBON managing director newbuilding.
“Our relationship with NAPA has been fruitful and should mature with the numerous coming installations. The effective loading of a vessel is absolutely critical, as the movement of heavy objects onto the ship during loading impacts stability and increases the risk of harm.”
“The installation of NAPA’s Loading Computers will help our crews to improve preparation for and management of loading procedures, maximising safety at every stage.”
Source: Digital Ship
