ABB polar support
The Polar Class PC2 Le Commandant Charcot has reportedly the largest energy storage system ever installed on a cruise ship, as well as two ABB Azipod propulsion units with a combined power of 34 megawatts. Launched in 2020, it is owned and operated by Compagnie du Ponant and named after the French polar scientist, Jean-Baptiste Charcot.
“Ponant’s high standards in safety and sustainability are crucial when operating in isolated environments such as the Arctic and Antarctica,” said Jyri Jusslin, head of service, ABB Marine & Ports.
“Our MarineCare agreement ensures that Le Commandant Charcot has full access to our remote services wherever in the world she is sailing, and offer the ship’s crew continuous training to help them respond to any unforeseen issues.”
The 10-year service agreement provides round-the-clock remote support, diagnostics and condition monitoring, as well as preventive and planned maintenance, and spare parts. The service scope also includes warranty for the ship’s energy storage system, supplied and integrated by ABB.
Key benefits of ABB MarineCare are said to include increased safety, reduced operational, maintenance and administration costs and maximised vessel uptime. Regular maintenance and monitoring mean possible issues can be resolved remotely, preventing failure and reducing the need for unplanned activities.
