Abeille Bourbon

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The Abeille Bourbon in Brest
The Abeille Bourbon in Brest
Bridge of the Abeille Bourbon
Bridge of the Abeille Bourbon
Towing the Panama-registered container ship Rokia Delmas near the Île de Ré in 2006
Towing the Panama-registered container ship Rokia Delmas near the Île de Ré in 2006

The Abeille Bourbon is a high seas salvage tug, 80 metres long with a tractive power of 200 tonnes, a crew of 12, designed by Norwegian naval architect Sigmund Borgundvaag. It was baptised by Jacques de Chateauvieux on April 13, 2005 in the presence of its sponsor, Bernadette Chirac. 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.

The Abeille Liberté is a sister ship of Abeille Bourbon.

[edit] Notable operations

  • Towing Rokia Delmas in October 2006.
  • Towing MSC Napoli in January 2007.

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