Newsroom / 20.02.2026

ARTICLE: Antarctic science: The French polar logistics vessel L’Astrolabe

For two decades, Aker Arctic has helped nations and research institutes reach the farthest corners of the Earth – from Arctic ice to Antarctic seas – through purpose-built vessels designed to endure nature’s toughest tests. As part of our 20th-anniversary series, we look back at the creation of the polar logistics vessel L’Astrolabe – a ship born of urgency, expertise, and international collaboration.

Antarctic science: The French polar logistics vessel L’Astrolabe

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