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May 2005

Bordelon Continues Growth in Gulf Niche

Vessel pictured above is a representation of the Cummins-powered 163-foot Mega-Mini Supply boat building at Bollinger.

September 15th 2005 will see the addition of yet another in Bordelon Marine’s growing fleet of off shore supply vessels that make their owner’s leaders in the mini-supply and mega-mini supply class of vessels. With hefty day rates and diverse requirements in the Gulf of Mexico oil fields, Bordelon has been developing their fleet to provide these vessels that are smaller than the standard OSV, but large enough to meet their clients’ needs at more competitive rates than the big boats have to charge.

Founded in 1979, the company has three 110-foot utility boats that provide a variety of services from dive tenders to oceanographic surveys and production support. In 2001 they took delivery of three Cummins-powered 150 by 36-foot mini-off-shore supply vessels from Bollinger Shipyards. These boats have proven themselves in the Gulf oil industry. Their success has sent Bordelon back to Bollinger and Cummins for a slightly larger 163 by 36 version. The extra 13 feet of length will allow the new boat, Sarah Bordelon and her sistership Marcelle Bordelon, to be delivered at the end of October 2005, significantly larger capacities while still maintaining the competitive day rates.

Open after deck dimensions on the new vessels will be 115x32 feet compared to 95x32 on the mini-supply vessels. The 163-foot mega-minis will carry up to 506 tons on deck, 57,200 gallons of fuel, 50,400 gallons (1200 barrels) of liquid mud and 64,200 gallons of potable water. They will each be powered, like their predecessors, by a pair of Cummins KTA38-M0 main engines each developing 750 HP at 1800 RPM. As with the highly successful 150-foot vessels, the 163-footers will have two Cummins-powered 99 kW generator sets and Cummins NT855 350 HP bow thruster. In addition to the usual suite of electronic navigational aides the new vessels will be equipped with Biar IVC2000 sets making them DP1 capable.

"With these new vessels," says company president Wes Bordelon, "We are looking to diversify our fleet and tap into new markets.

Builder: Bollinger Shipyard Designer: Bollinger Shipyard
Length: - 163’ X 36’ ( Clear Deck 115’ x 32’ )
Depth: - 11’ 5’’
Speed: - 12 knots
Crew Capacity: - 5
Passenger Capacity: - 13
Deck Tonnage Capacity: - 506 long tons
Tankage (Gallons): Fuel - 57,200 gal
Liquid Mud - 50,400 gal ( 1200brl )
Potable Water - 64,200 gal
Main Propulsion: (2) Cummins KTA-38MO , 750hp @ 1800rpms
Ship’s Service Power: (2) Cummins 6BT 5.9G , 99Kw
Bow Thruster: (1) Cummins NT855 - 350hp
Dynamic Positioning System: Biar IVC2000 - DP1 capable
Duel control with remote station
Electronics/navigation Equipment: (2) FR7062 Furuno - 6KW
     NT1650 Furuno Color Plotter
     NAVCOM Autopilot 1001
     Furuno FM2710 VHS
     Furuno FS1503 Necoder
     Furuno LS6000 Sounder
     Motorola NSG460 cell phone
Rigging: All vessels are equipped with USCG approved safety binders & rigging gear.
Ancillary Equipment: Crane Demming 5063 fire pump 1200 gal Stang fire monitor
Classification/Certification: USCG Subchapter L, ABS Load line - ABS OSV

For further information:

Wes Bordelon
President/owner
Bordelon Marine Inc.
120 Waguespack St.
P.O. Box 619
Lockport, LA 70374
Phone:1-800-826-9968
Phone: (985) 532-5333
Fax (985) 532-3817
E-mail: Wes@BordelonMarine.com

Calvin Klotz
V-P Marine Division
Cummins Mid-South
110 E. Airline Highway
Kenner, LA 70062
phone: 504 465 3403
fax: 504 465 3408
E-mail: Calvin.B.Klotz@Cummins.com

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