(WO) — Offshore providers supplier BOURBON has appointed Olivier Blaringhem as chief govt officer, efficient Sept. 14, 2026, succeeding Gaël Bodénès, who has led the corporate since 2017.
Blaringhem brings greater than 25 years of expertise in offshore providers, engineering and subsea challenge execution. He joins BOURBON from Subsea7, the place he most not too long ago served as Govt Vice President of Subsea and Typical and held a collection of management roles throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Center East.
The management transition comes as BOURBON continues to increase its offshore assist vessel fleet and strengthen its place in key offshore markets, together with West Africa and Guyana. The corporate not too long ago introduced the addition of 13 offshore assist vessels because the starting of 2026, representing an funding of greater than $180 million.
“BOURBON enters this subsequent chapter in a robust place,” mentioned Bruno Chabas, Chairman of the Board at BOURBON. “The Group holds market-leading positions in West Africa and the Guyana basin—a few of the world’s most tasty offshore progress areas—with long-standing relationships with the main operators driving the worldwide deepwater markets.”
Chabas mentioned Blaringhem’s worldwide expertise and offshore trade experience will assist the corporate’s continued progress and operational growth.
“I’m delighted to affix BOURBON at such a compelling second,” mentioned Blaringhem. “The Group has a market-leading fleet working in a few of the most energetic offshore basins and a transparent strategic roadmap within the context of a sturdy market.”
Blaringhem mentioned his priorities will embody additional strengthening operational efficiency, increasing buyer relationships and supporting progress throughout the corporate’s core offshore markets.
BOURBON operates one of many world’s largest fleets of offshore assist vessels, offering marine and logistics providers to offshore oil and gasoline operators worldwide.