The Abeille Bourbon is a high seas emergency tow vessel (salvage tug) with a crew of 12. designed by Norwegian naval architect Sigmund Borgundvag. It was baptised by Bernadette Chirac on 13 April 2005 in the presence of its sponsor Jacques de Chateauvieux. It is based in Brest, France.
Abeille Bourbon is owned by Abeilles International, a unit of Groupe Bourbon. The crew is made up of sailors of the merchant marine. It is chartered to the French government and can be called upon by the Maritime Prefect of Brest at any time. |