VIDEO: ABB unveils new Dynafin propulsion concept
ABB has unveiled a new electric propulsion concept called ABB Dynafin. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, it promises to reduce propulsion energy consumption by up to 22% compared
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Navantia will retrofit Spanish Navy flagship with Azipods
ABB has secured a breakthrough from Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia that will see the Spanish Navy’s flagship, the LHD Juan Carlos I, retrofitted with an electrical propulsion system based on dual ABB
ABB picked to power two new Finnish Border Guard patrol vessels
Two newbuild Finnish Border Guard patrol vessels under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard will feature an ABB integrated power and propulsion package including dual Azipod propulsors and the Onboard DC Grid
Shore power: ABB gives maritime the scoop
The global push to decarbonize has led to the development and implementation of hundreds of vessels with batteries onboard, enabling some zero-emissions operation. These hybrid and electric vessels need some means of
Fincantieri orders mid-range Azipods for four cruise ships
ABB has secured a contract from Fincantieri to deliver a total of eight mid-range Azipod propulsion systems for four forthcoming medium-sized cruise vessels. The ships are due for delivery in 2024, 2025,
ABB secures breakthrough COSCO Shipping contract for PM shaft generators
Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) Co. is to equip 10 COSCO Shipping Corporation containerships with ABB permanent magnet shaft generator systems. Due for delivery by the end of 2025, the
Q&A: Glosten’s Peter Soles on new methanol-hybrid tug design
Back in September, naval architecture firm Glosten and ABB announced that they have joined forces to develop a methanol-hybrid ship assist tug design that provides operators with a viable path to carbon-neutral
ABB and Incat Tasmania team up on lightweight hybrid-electric RoPax ferry
ABB and Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania are to explore building a 148 meter long RoPax ferry with hybrid-electric propulsion that could be transitioned to battery power as shore charging becomes available. The
MAN and ABB cooperate on next-gen propulsion solution for LNG carriers
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the recent SMM event, MAN Energy Solutions and ABB are to collaborate to develop of a next-generation Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers.
ABB solutions selected for Van Oord mega WTIV
The mega wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) on order for Van Oord at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China will have an ABB integrated power, automation and propulsion system. The vessel,