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Polar POD
An inhabited
oceanographic platform

An Unparalleled Maritime Adventure,

A Scientific and Technological Challenge

It all starts with the strength of an idea…

An idea is never a spontaneous creation, it is the apportune synthesis at the confluence of the inner necessity, an objective need, the desire to engage in unknown territory.

I like to invent, to design unexpected vessels to explore differently. The moment will soon come when nothing will be able to stop the departure towards these great spaces which carry my dreams…

Jean-Louis Etienne
Every year, “le marin” updates the data for the French-controlled commercial shipping fleet as of July 1st. The fourth installment of this exclusive series analyzes developments concerning service and offshore work vessels. Le Marin – Ouest FranceNews

Every year, “le marin” updates the data for the French-controlled commercial shipping fleet as of July 1st. The fourth installment of this exclusive series analyzes developments concerning service and offshore work vessels. Le Marin – Ouest France

21 August 2026
The Aftermath: “We no longer have the right to let the Earth’s cold factory disappear” www.wedemain.fr – Vincent GNews

The Aftermath: “We no longer have the right to let the Earth’s cold factory disappear” www.wedemain.fr – Vincent G

12 August 2026
“The North Pole and the Antarctic are the Earth’s two refrigerators. We have opened the refrigerator door” – Actu.NCNews

“The North Pole and the Antarctic are the Earth’s two refrigerators. We have opened the refrigerator door” – Actu.NC

8 July 2026
Foreword – Le Monde La Vie – Nature CollectionNews

Foreword – Le Monde La Vie – Nature Collection

8 July 2026
An afternoon between adventure and science – CMJ MagazineNews

An afternoon between adventure and science – CMJ Magazine

7 July 2026