MV Le Commandant Charcot, FR
MV Le Commandant Charcot, FR
Vessel is an icebreaking cruise ship operated by the French shipping company Compagnie du Ponant.
Contact
 science[at]ponant.com
Location
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Website
https://us.ponant.com/cruises/on-board/vessel-le-commandant-charcot
Facilities
Le Commandant Charcot is able to sail to remote areas that are normally difficult for scientists to access. Le Commandant Charcot is equipped with laboratories, specialised instruments, staterooms and a dedicated workforce, and offers a platform for observation, research and analysis that can be used for studying polar regions.
The scientists who travel on the ship as part of carrying out their research host conferences on board on a regular basis. The exchanges and interactions involved in these events offer exceptional opportunities to learn more about the polar regions and the issues involved in protecting them.
Icludes a wet lab and dry lab.
Availability for access
Time frame for access preparation
Call of projects via ARICE (-12 months), selection(-9 months), agreement (-6 months) and deploymen.
Time frame to receive the documentation from RI users (after access is granted): Less than one monthÂ
Time frame for logistic arrangements to access the RI: 6 months before accessÂ
Permits, licenses and training
Depending on the activities.
Medical guidelines
Health questionnaire required.
