Featured Video: First Icebreaker Cruise Ship Powered by LNG

21 December 2017

French cruise ship operator and world leader in polar expeditions, PONANT has signed a construction contract for the world’s first luxury icebreaker cruise ship, a hybrid electric ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)—cutting edge technology that makes PONANT a pioneer in environmental protection.

The Icebreaker features Perfected “Clean Ship” fittings that go beyond current industry-standard environmental regulations:

Reduction of SO₂, NO_X, CO₂ and particle emissions thanks to the use of LNG
Zero emissions when in electric hybrid mode
Use of advanced diesel engine technology
Compliance with new IMO (International Maritime Organization) 2020 regulation on Sulphur emission levels
Compliance with ECA requirements (Emission Control Area)

Energy management

Energy optimization system that precisely measures consumptions and optimization of ship sailing methods
Waste Heat Recovery System
Electric output optimized and consumption reduced through the use of latest generation electric batteries

Water treatment

Advanced Waste Water Treatment system

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