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

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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 equipped with two GTT Mark III

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Source: MarinePress