Jacques de Chateauvieux-led Bourbon is heading to Africa for its first pipelay contract with Total Gabon.

The French shipowner said it will install 25km of 6-inch lines as part of the Hylia water injection project.

Operations are scheduled to start in the second quarter with an MPSV from the Bourbon Evolution 800 series.

It will also provide a supply ship and ROV services.

A contract value has not been revealed.

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