The Champlain
The Champlain is a modern cruise vessel operated by the French company Ponant. Commissioned in 2018, it is part of a series of small, high-end expedition ships designed to navigate in hard-to-reach areas such as polar regions. With its human-scale design, the vessel combines comfort, advanced technology, and environmental responsibility, notably through equipment aimed at reducing its ecological footprint. Le Champlain offers its passengers an immersive experience focused on discovery and exploration.
Drydocking
Complete application of the coating system
- Full painting of the underwater hull and topsides (4,800 m²), along with the superstructures, carried out to a high-quality finish standard suitable for a luxury cruise ship.
Cleaning and polishing of propellers and thrusters
- Thorough cleaning and polishing of the main propellers and thrusters to improve hydrodynamic performance and surface condition.
Maintenance of engine room fans
- Removal, servicing, and repainting of the main engine room fans.
General mechanical support
- Provision of technical assistance for the full replacement of a rotor, cleaning of a stator, and the modification and overhaul of material deck equipements ( crane, davit)
Lifeboat maintenance
- Preparation of the boats on shore, including drying for resin works, engine servicing, and propeller replacement.
Scaffolding installation for polishing operations
- Installation of scaffolding exceeding 7 meters in height to allow full polishing of the funnels.
Inspection and cleaning of confined spaces
- Complete drainage, deep cleaning, and inspection of grey water tanks, black water tanks, and seawater chests.
Marine Steel Fabrication
- Full replacement of a fresh water piping network, ranging from DN 65 to DN 32.
General mechanical works
- Checking rudder clearances, flaps, and the shaft line, inspection and servicing (including oil change) of the thruster, and replacement of hull valves.
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