PARIS, December 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In line with the announcement made on 19th July 2007 of BOURBON's plan to sell its harbour towage business to Grupo Boluda Corporacion Maritima, the sale was completed today, effective immediately.
About BOURBON
With 4,000 professionals and a fleet of 215 owned vessels, BOURBON offers, in more than 25 countries, a broad range of offshore oil and gas marine services, bulk shipping and salvage.
By 2010, in line with its strategic plan BOURBON intends to become the leader in modern offshore oil and gas marine services by offering the most demanding international clients worldwide the services of a full line of new generation, innovative and high-performance vessels.
Classified by Euronext in the "Oil Services" sector, BOURBON is listed on Eurolist Paris, Compartment A and is included in the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD) and the SBF 120 and Dow Jones Stoxx 600 indices.
About Grupo Boluda Corporacion Maritima
Grupo Boluda Corporacion Maritima is a European holding company with a growing portfolio of companies specialized in maritime services. In addition to harbour towage the group is also present in sea container transport, ship building and repair, port terminals and bunkering services. After this acquisition, the group will own more than 200 modern tugs located in 3 continents (Europe, Africa and Latin America).
For further information : http://www.grupoboluda.com/
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