Sustainable development
Sustainable development
We protect better what we know
Protecting the environment
Every day, PONANT is committed to protecting the environment.
An increasingly cleaner fleet
We go above and beyond environmental regulations in force (for example, the MARPOL convention for the prevention of pollution from ships and the Polar Code) by studying ways to help us minimise our impact on the places we visit and of our obligations both towards them and towards the people who live there. Thanks to our efforts, all PONANT ships have been awarded the international “Clean Ship” label, which certifies that we have reduced our environmental impact.
A vigorous policy of drastic reduction in the use of fuel oil for ship operations
MDO (marine diesel oil) is lighter and less polluting than HFO (heavy fuel oil)
LNG (liquified natural gas) is currently the greenest fuel on the market (25% less carbon emissions, 85% less nitrogen oxide emissions and 95% less fine particle emissions)
The technology at the heart of PONANT ship designs
Cruise icebreaker with LNG propulsion: the first in the world
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Precise measurement
of consumption
and optimisation of
ship sailing
Latest generation
electric batteries
to reduce energy
consumption
Advanced
Waste Water
Treatment system
Waste Heat
Recovery
System
Energy
Optimisation
System
Waste
treatment system
using
HydroThermal Oxidation.
The Icebreaker features perfected “Clean Ship” fittings that go beyond the current industry-standard environmental regulations:
- Reduction of SO2, NOX, CO2 and particle emissions thanks to the use of LNG
- Zero emissions when in electric hybrid mode
LNG’s advantages for the Earth
-25%
reduction in
carbon emissions
-85%
reduction in
nitrogen oxide emissions
-95%
reduction in
fine particle emissions
Energy management
- Energy optimisation system that precisely measures consumption and optimisation of ship sailing methods
- Waste Heat Recovery System
- Electric output optimised and consumption reduced through the use of latest generation electric batteries
Water treatment
- Advanced Waste Water Treatment system
Improved waste and sewage treatment
All types of “water” generated aboard our ships are treated to prevent the potential risk of polluting aquatic environments.
is filtered, treated, and reused. At the end of the process, solid waste is stored and unloaded on land, in accordance with standard regulatory procedures.
(bath, shower, kitchen, laundry) is recycled and reused to wash external decks.
is treated using ceramic membrane filtration systems to obtain an extremely low content of hydrocarbons: less than 5ppm instead of 15ppm.
is subject to biodecontamination.
(solids – liquids – glass – cardboard – food – medicines)
modern methods
pulpers / crushers / compactors
On a cruise: everyone’s responsible!
On expedition cruises, PONANT takes its passengers to some of the most remote and wild places on the planet. We are very conscious of our status as privileged guests at the sites we visit, and of our obligations both towards these places and the people who live there.
Additionally, an environmental impact study is carried out before the conception of each new itinerary to ensure that the impact of every landing is only temporary and transitory. We make a biodiversity inventory (fauna, flora, geology) of the places where we plan to disembark. We also prepare access routes that do not impinge on the areas to be preserved. Consequently, we work together with several organisations, such as the TAAF (Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises, French Southern and Antarctic Lands), the Seychelles Foundation, the Aldabra Foundation and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Minimizing waves
Reducing noise pollution
Reducing light pollution
Respecting local resources
Zero impact landings
Cleaning beaches
Raising the awareness of our guests
Raising the awareness of the staff
