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.