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that will help provide a better understanding of our planet.<br /> </div> </blockquote> <div class="blockquote__btn"> <a href="/en/news-and-events/mersen-committed-polar-pod">Read the press release</a> </div> </div> <div class="blockpush"> <div class="blockpush__img"><article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-quote-and-push-push"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_lg/public/files_imported/2021-03-mersen-polar-pod-pdf.jpg.webp?itok=c9wCTvcR 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="416" height="249"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_md/public/files_imported/2021-03-mersen-polar-pod-pdf.jpg.webp?itok=IFriGazq 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="120"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/files_imported/2021-03-mersen-polar-pod-pdf.jpg.webp?itok=H1Vhcbes 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="136" height="82"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/files_imported/2021-03-mersen-polar-pod-pdf.jpg.webp?itok=H1Vhcbes" width="136" height="82" alt="Mersen’s collaboration with the Polar Pod" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> <div class="blockpush__text"> <div class="field field--name-field-push-text field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Embarked on this "zero emission" vessel, the expedition aims in particular to measure the absorption of CO2 in the ocean surrounding Antarctica, which is considered the planet's biggest oceanic carbon sink.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="paragraph__header"> <p class="paragraph__header__suptitle">Scientific, ecological and educational objectives</p> <h2 class="paragraph__header__title">Marine biodiversity </h2> </div> <div class="text-media -right"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Southern Ocean is also a reserve of marine biodiversity whose in situ study will feed the scientific community. Driven by the current, the Polar Pod will move silently, and its equipment in hydrophones (microphones) of great sensitivity will allow to realize an inventory of the marine fauna. The study of biodiversity is another major research aspect of this project.</p> <p>This ecological project also has an educational dimension with a program intended to make live the exploration and its discoveries throughout the school years with the future generations.</p> </div> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-text-media"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_md/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=2xfxx3CW 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="592" height="518"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_lg/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=nJZzOFO6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="457" height="400"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=NUuhoPKg 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="736" height="644"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=NUuhoPKg" width="736" height="644" alt="Polar Pod sponsoring mersen" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tabs paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="paragraph__header"> <h2 class="paragraph__header__title">The Polar Pod</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph-tabs"> <div role="tablist" class='paragraph-tabs__header'> <button class="paragraph-tabs__header__item" id="tab-0" aria-controls="panel-0" role="tab"> A technical feat </button> <button class="paragraph-tabs__header__item" id="tab-1" aria-controls="panel-1" role="tab"> A human challenge </button> <button class="paragraph-tabs__header__item" id="tab-2" aria-controls="panel-2" role="tab"> A pedagogical support </button> <div class="paragraph-tabs__header__progress"></div> </div> <div class='paragraph-tabs__body'> <div class="paragraph-tabs__body__item" role="tabpanel" id="panel-0" aria-labelledby="tab-0"> <div class="tab text-media -left"> <div class="text"> <div class="text-formatted"><p>The scientific, ecological and educational objectives of this expedition are served by a <strong>technical and technological feat </strong>through the Polar Pod vessel, a giant 100 m high platform.</p> <p>Without motorization, the Polar Pod will be driven by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. It will be autonomous in energy: the electricity necessary on board will be provided by small <strong>wind turbines</strong> and <strong>photovoltaic cells</strong>. There will also be <strong>power conversion and energy storage</strong>, since nearly 100 kWh of electricity can be stored on board in two battery packs.</p> <p><strong>It is therefore a concentration of Mersen’s technologies that will be on board.</strong></p> </div> </div> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-tab"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_md/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-ocean-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=_2VgQOUc 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="592" height="518"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_lg/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-ocean-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=DLK0CFjw 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="457" height="400"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-ocean-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=3czE7PW5 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="736" height="644"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-ocean-mersen.jpg.webp?itok=3czE7PW5" width="736" height="644" alt="Polar Pod in ocean sponsoring mersen" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph-tabs__body__item" role="tabpanel" id="panel-1" aria-labelledby="tab-1"> <div class="tab text-media -right"> <div class="text"> <div class="text-formatted"><p>This expedition is a <strong>human challenge</strong> since scientists will take turns on board for several months throughout the 4 to 5 years of the mission in a hostile environment. It will be a source of inspiration for the employees, in line with <strong>Mersen's values.</strong></p> <p><strong>The "Perseverance" vessel</strong></p> <p>Crews will be relayed every 2 months using an offshore supply type -the Perseverance-, which will be permanently assigned to the mission. It will leave the nearest port to join the Polar Pod on its drift course on the 3 oceans. A crew of eight sailors will be on board and i twill have the capacity to accommodate 12 passengers in the cabin.</p> </div> </div> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-tab"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_md/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen-perseverance.jpg.webp?itok=dZuSt4P_ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="592" height="518"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_lg/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen-perseverance.jpg.webp?itok=4Xs5tv98 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="457" height="400"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen-perseverance.jpg.webp?itok=McbDXG6B 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="736" height="644"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/csr-polar-pod-mersen-perseverance.jpg.webp?itok=McbDXG6B" width="736" height="644" alt="polar pod perseverance vessel mersen" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph-tabs__body__item" role="tabpanel" id="panel-2" aria-labelledby="tab-2"> <div class="tab text-media -left"> <div class="text"> <div class="text-formatted"><p><strong>PolarPODibus, beyond the expedition, a pedagogical support</strong></p> <p>The PolarPODibus is a vehicle dedicated to providing scientific mediation around the Polar POD expedition, as well as promoting all the professions associated with the expedition. Starting in January 2023, the PolarPODibus will criss-cross France to meet students from schools and colleges throughout the project.</p> <p>The polarPODibus is a lever for reinforcing the teaching of science and technology in elementary school, and raising awareness of Sustainable Development in all classes. Discovering science-related professions in the context of the Polar POD expedition offers a concrete opening onto everyday science and technology.</p> </div> </div> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-tab"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_md/public/medias/images/2024-07/3-polarpodibus-mersen-lycee-robert-schuman.jpg.webp?itok=JAox_YpZ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="592" height="518"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_lg/public/medias/images/2024-07/3-polarpodibus-mersen-lycee-robert-schuman.jpg.webp?itok=6J9mzJkD 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="457" height="400"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/3-polarpodibus-mersen-lycee-robert-schuman.jpg.webp?itok=vMSYpfrC 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="736" height="644"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/3-polarpodibus-mersen-lycee-robert-schuman.jpg.webp?itok=vMSYpfrC" width="736" height="644" alt="PolarPodibus mersen sponsoring" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="paragraph__header"> <p class="paragraph__header__suptitle">A totally committed environmentalist</p> <h2 class="paragraph__header__title">Jean-Louis Etienne</h2> </div> <div class="text-media -right"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>With <strong>Jean-Louis Etienne</strong>, Mersen follows the <strong>pioneer spirit</strong> that has driven Mersen from the outset and whose vision and determination to serve progress contributed to innovations and products that have allowed industries to grow and revolutionize their times.</p> <p>As a doctor who became an explorer particularly known for his expeditions in the Arctic, he became the first man to reach the North Pole solo overland. Between 1989 and 1990, he was co-leader of the international Transantarctica expedition to make the longest overland crossing of Antarctica ever accomplished.</p> </div> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-text-media"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_md/public/medias/images/2024-07/jean-louis-etienne.jpg.webp?itok=uh5e4FrK 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="592" height="333"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_lg/public/medias/images/2024-07/jean-louis-etienne.jpg.webp?itok=Ltrs8qpn 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="711" height="400"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/jean-louis-etienne.jpg.webp?itok=MNy0xbG6 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="736" height="414"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/medias/images/2024-07/jean-louis-etienne.jpg.webp?itok=MNy0xbG6" width="736" height="414" alt="Jean-Louis Etienne" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> <div class="paragraph__footer"> <a href="https://jeanlouisetienne.com/en/" target="_blank" class="is-external" title="Visit the website - open in a new window">Visit the website</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="-no-header paragraph paragraph--type--pillars paragraph--view-mode--default"> <ul class='paragraph__pillar grid -sm-2'> <li class="paragraph__pillar__item grid__item"> <div class="pillar -link"> <div class="pillar__content"> <p class="pillar__number">01.</p> <h3 class="pillar__title"> <a class="pillar__title__link" title="Polar Pod: the expedition" target="_blank" href="https://www.polarpod.fr/en/expedition"> Polar Pod: the expedition </a> </h3> </div> <div class="pillar__img"> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-pillar"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_lg/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology.jpg.webp?itok=0pTKNMJu 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="306" height="306"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_md/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology.jpg.webp?itok=SHa2FbPv 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="320"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology.jpg.webp?itok=BqHdKJj9 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="352" height="320"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology.jpg.webp?itok=BqHdKJj9" width="352" height="320" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="paragraph__pillar__item grid__item"> <div class="pillar -link"> <div class="pillar__content"> <p class="pillar__number">01.</p> <h3 class="pillar__title"> <a class="pillar__title__link" title="Read more" target="_blank" href="https://www.polarpod.fr/en/polar-pod"> The Polar Pod </a> </h3> </div> <div class="pillar__img"> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-pillar"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_lg/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology-2.jpg.webp?itok=vxTA3Khf 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="306" height="306"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_md/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology-2.jpg.webp?itok=Ki6ScP93 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="320"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology-2.jpg.webp?itok=VzT_QsoN 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="352" height="320"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/3-polar-pod-mersen-technology-2.jpg.webp?itok=VzT_QsoN" width="352" height="320" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="paragraph__pillar__item grid__item"> <div class="pillar -link"> <div class="pillar__content"> <p class="pillar__number">01.</p> <h3 class="pillar__title"> <a class="pillar__title__link" title="Read the latest news" target="_blank" href="https://www.polarpod.fr/en/news"> The latest news </a> </h3> </div> <div class="pillar__img"> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-pillar"> <div class="media__image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_lg/public/files_imported/2-polar-pod-mersen-biodiversity-2.jpg.webp?itok=O19Ue6pL 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="306" height="306"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars_md/public/files_imported/2-polar-pod-mersen-biodiversity-2.jpg.webp?itok=pSBvMyT0 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="320"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/2-polar-pod-mersen-biodiversity-2.jpg.webp?itok=mUbPu9GN 1x" media="all and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/webp" width="352" height="320"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/pillars/public/files_imported/2-polar-pod-mersen-biodiversity-2.jpg.webp?itok=mUbPu9GN" width="352" height="320" alt="polar pod and marine animals" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="paragraph__header"> <h2 class="paragraph__header__title">Polar Pod Expedition timeline</h2> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>June 2023</strong>: Baptism of Perseverance in Marseille (France) by Catherine Chabaud, famous French sailor</p> <p><strong>February 2023</strong>: Sea trials of the Perseverance vessel</p> <p><strong>December 2022</strong>: <a href="https://www.ifremer.fr/sites/default/files/2022-12/cp_polarpod_21122022_english-.pdf" target="_blank" title="The Polar Pod project is officially launched by Ifremer">The Polar Pod project is officially launched by Ifremer</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--documents paragraph--view-mode--default -grey -start"> <div class="paragraph__header"> <h2 class="paragraph__header__title">Document</h2> </div> <ul class='paragraph__document'> <li class="paragraph__document__item"><article class="media media--type-document media--view-mode-paragraph-documents document"> <div class="document__header"> <p class="document__header__tag">Corporate documents</p> <p class="document__header__date">07/29/2024</p> </div> <div class="document__item"> <div class="document__item__content"> <a target="_blank" 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