Construction begins on Ponant’s newest polar exploration ship

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Construction of Ponant's new polar exploration vessel Le Commandant Charcot has begun at Vard's shipyard in Tulcea, Romania.

Delivery of the vessel, named after celebrated French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot, is scheduled for 2021.

Le Commandant Charcot will be powered by LNG and will come equipped with features that help minimise environmental impact as well as a laboratory optimised for oceanographic research.

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