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PONANT has turned to Airbus’ satellite imagery to optimise its navigation in the Arctic for Le Commandant Charcot.

Airbus provides its satellite images to various organisations for needs related to shipping, defence, and safety at sea, and will now send them to Ponant also.

Images are delivered by Airbus in near real-time, and provide valuable information on ice conditions along the ship’s route, allowing her crew to then adjust the itinerary accordingly to better account for the updated environmental conditions, ensuring the ship’s safety and epitomising comfort for guests.