PONANT has taken delivery of Le Jacques Cartier (pictured) from Fincantieri’s Vard shipyard, the sixth and final vessel in the line’s Explorer series delivered over the last two years. The ship expands the overall Ponant fleet to 12 vessels, with further growth under way with the planned 2021 delivery of...
PONANT has taken delivery of Le Jacques Cartier (pictured) from Fincantieri’s Vard shipyard, the sixth and final vessel in the line’s Explorer series delivered over the last two years.
The ship expands the overall Ponant fleet to 12 vessels, with further growth under way with the planned 2021 delivery of Le Commandant Charcot.
Like its five sister ships, Le Jacques Cartier has capacity for 184 guests, with Ponant Chief Executive Officer Jean Emmanuel Sauvee saying the vessels combine cutting edge technology with respect for the environment.
“They are the symbol of a new generation of ships flying the French flag,” he declared.
Ponant’s Asia-Pacific Chairman, Sarina Bratton, said the delivery had been appropriately announced on Bastille Day.
“At a time of difficulty in the cruise industry I am pleased to announce…that Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions continues to invest in the future with confidence,” she said.
Bratton also commented on the departure of the company’s regional Vice President Monique Ponfoort (CW 13 Jul), saying she would continue to provide strategic guidance to the local operation, and had decided not to rehire a Vice President.
“We have delegated the VP authority across our two very capable senior leaders – Deb Corbett, Commercial Director APAC and Maxime Farrenq, Finance & HR Director APAC.
“Both have relevant and exceptional skills for the task.
“Our teams are highly motivated by the new structure, and our major trade partners are also energised with the new strategy,” Bratton added, with the team wishing Ponfoort “personal satisfaction in her new role”.
