Ponant signs up polar cruise ship for ABB MarineCare

French cruise company Ponant has signed up its LNG-fueled hybrid-electric exploration cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot for ABB’s MarineCare services.

Le Commandant Charcot recently became the first cruise ship of its type to reach the geographic North Pole. The comprehensive 10-year service agreement with ABB provides round-the-clock remote support, diagnostics and condition monitoring support for the ship, as well as preventive and planned maintenance and spare parts. The service scope also...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/ponant-signs-up-polar-cruise-ship-for-abb-marinecare/

Ponant’s First LNG-powered Hybrid Vessel Ready For Delivery

Ponant said Le Commandant Charcot has kicked off sea trials and is ready for all sailing conditions, says an article published in Marine Press.

Le Commandant Charcot
  • Le Commandant Charcot is the first LNG-powered hybrid electric polar exploration vessel and therefore emission-free in terms of soot, smoke and dust.
  • The construction of the vessel kicked off in 2018 in Vard’s yard in Tulcea, Romania, before moving to the company’s yard in Søviknes, Norway for final outfitting.
  • The vessel is...

https://mfame.guru/ponants-first-lng-powered-hybrid-vessel-ready-for-delivery/

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