A major milestone for the NEMOSHIP project : First deployment of digital platform on Ponant's polar exploration vessel "Le Commandant Charcot"

Between May 14 and 24, 2025, the NEMOSHIP consortium successfully completed the first onboard deployment of its advanced digital platform aboard “Le Commandant Charcot”, Ponant’s LNG-electric hybrid polar exploration vessel.

This mission marked a major step in validating the platform’s real-time energy management and predictive maintenance capabilities. Designed to optimize the vessel’s 4,5 MWh battery system, the platform monitored key performance indicators such as %SoC, %SoH, energy efficiency, and environmental impact during Arctic navigation, including icebreaking operations and zero-emission segments.

The deployment also included collaborative workshops with crew officers including the captain, chief engineer, and the project developers, enabling refinement of PMS configurations, route integration, and statistical analysis features. Initial tests confirmed meaningful fuel and GHG savings, as well as improved operational resilience.

The platform’s beta release is now being enhanced with trip and leg optimization tools. “Le Commandant Charcot” continues to serve as a real-world testbed accelerating the path to sustainable maritime operations.