Augustin Fresnel

Description
AUGUSTIN FRESNEL is a Buoy Handling Vessel under construction at Socarenam Shipyard for Phares et Balises (APB) for delivery in 2025. The vessel uses hydrogen, batteries, solar panels and MDO for energy production.
Features
- Compressed hydrogen with fuel cells
- DC grid for batteries and fuel cells
- Waste heat recovery with thermos tank
- HVAC with re-circulation “COVID-mode”
Capacities
- Accommodation: 16 crew
- Batteries: 745 kWh
- Fuel cells (hydrogen)
- Solar panels
Class
BV
Design: LMG 55 PBH2
Name: Augustin Fresnel
Delivered: 2025
Length OA: 54
Beam: 12.7
Scope of work: Concept- & Basic Design
Ship Type: Buoy Handling Vessel
Ship Owner: Phares et Balises (APB)
Shipyard: Socarenam