Le Commandant Charcot, built by Vard (part of the Fincantieri Group) for the French company PONANT, is a polar exploration cruise ship. She is the first icebreaking exploration vessel with a hybrid electric dual-propulsion system, powered by LNG and equipped with high-capacity batteries. Designed to reach extreme destinations such as the North Pole, she is classified Polar Class 2, meeting the highest standards of safety and eco-compatibility. She represents a groundbreaking innovation thanks to her cutting-edge technology.