Integration of Innovative Energy Systems on the Ocean Buoy Tender Augustin Fresnel (BOH2)

Actemium Marine Scope of Work:

Actemium Marine carried out the electrical integration of the new ocean-going buoy tender operated by the French Lighthouse and Beacon Authority, designed by SOCARENAM and LMG Marin. The vessel is 54 metres long and features a 310 m² working deck, a lifting capacity of 15 tonnes at the ship’s side, and an operational autonomy of up to 12 days at sea.

Commission date : 2025
Shipyard: Socarenam à Boulogne Sur Mer
Owner : Phares et Balises
Partnaers : EODEV, LMG Marin
Vessel lenght : 54m
Propulsion system : The vessel features battery-powered electric propulsion, with extended endurance provided by a 70 kW hydrogen fuel cell supplied by EODEV.

Project Highlights:

Engineering, integration and implementation of the vessel hybridisation package, including the complete hydrogen power solution.

Hydrogen and Energy Package Supply

70 kW hydrogen fuel cell supply
700 kWh battery energy storage system supply
Power conversion cabinet supply
Energy Management System (EMS) supply
Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) supply
Hydrogen control and monitoring package supply
Associated engineering studies and documentation
Testing, commissioning and sea trials support

From Front-End Engineering to Commissioning

Actemium Marine integrated innovative energy technologies aboard the Augustin Fresnel, combining battery storage, hydrogen fuel cell technology and hybrid electric propulsion to support more sustainable maritime operations while maintaining high levels of performance and operational reliability.