Intern – Analysis of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Measurements (M/F)

Mission

For over 170 years, the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) Group has been offering innovative industrial solutions tailored to the needs of maritime industry stakeholders, as well as integrated services ranging from ship design and management to maritime operations in the fields of transport, logistics, submarine cables, and renewable energy.

LDA is a family-owned French group with a global presence, employing over 3,000 people and operating a fleet of approximately 100 vessels.

As part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport activities, LDA is a pioneer in the use of wind propulsion on commercial vessels and has conducted several trials across its fleet.

Within the Projects and Innovation team, the intern will analyze data collected on LDA fleet vessels equipped with wind-assist technology, drawing insights about the chosen technologies and supporting the design decisions for future vessels.

The Intern’s Responsibilities:

• Conduct an inventory of data collected during past voyages.
• Define relevant indicators to be created from this data and establish the methodology for calculating them.
• Provide an initial analysis of the existing data.
• Implement the collection of measurements on vessels equipped with wind-assist systems, qualify, process, and integrate these into the wind propulsion database.
• Identify additional measurements needed and sensors to be added, and, if necessary, contribute to their installation on vessels.
• Compare measured performance on vessels with predicted performance from feasibility studies.
• Analyze the interactions between wind-assist systems and other ship systems, and propose optimization strategies for operating vessels with wind-assist technology.
• Prepare a summary report for the management team, commercial, and technical departments.

The intern will be responsible for deepening the technical knowledge of the department on wind-assist technology.
They will also participate in the technical evaluations of available market solutions in collaboration with other relevant departments, with a view to construction or retrofit projects.

Position Details:

• Contract Type: Internship
• Duration: 4 to 6 months
• Availability: 2025
• Location: Suresnes (92), LDA Group Headquarters.

Offer reference

Type of Contract

Internship

Salary

Workplace

Suresnes (92). Siège du groupe LDA.

Start date

2025