ABB launches new DC drive series

ABB has launched a new series of DC variable speed drives (VSDs) that allow users with a large installed base to get better performance from their existing systems. With the new DCS880

ABB solutions chosen for Iceland’s first electric ferry

A 70 m long hybrid electric ferry under construction for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration at Poland’s Crist shipyard will feature a range of ABB integrated power and electric storage solutions.

ABB Turbocharging opens new branch in Zhoushan, China

NOVEMBER 23, 2018 — ABB Turbocharging reports that ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems Co., Ltd has reached a strategic cooperation with Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard Co., Ltd and opened a branch office in Zhoushan.

ABB wins breakthrough automation order in China

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 — ABB has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China, with addition of of the ABB Ability System 800xA to the technology package

Conversion to batteries creates world’s largest emissions-free ferries

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 — Following conversion from conventional diesel engine operations to battery power at Sweden’s Öresund Dry Docks, the M/F Tycho Brahe and M/F Aurora are now in service as the

Researchers eye viability of fuel cells for commercial ship propulsion

NOVEMBER 3, 2018 — ABB and Norwegian research institute SINTEF Ocean are undertaking groundbreaking research to test the viability of fuel cells as an energy source for ship propulsion. The new research

ABB unveils user-centric DP control system

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — The ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control dynamic positioning (DP) system, unveiled at this week’s SMM event, simplifies ship maneuvering with an intuitive touchscreen-based user interface and enables safer,

ABB turbochargers help China’s biggest box ship optimize performance

JULY 24, 2018 — Delivered last month by China’s Jiangnang Shipyard (Group) Co, the 21,000+ TEU COSCO Shipping Universe has broken the record for China’s largest containership and is equipped with ABB

ABB inks MOU on development of fuel cells for larger ships

JUNE 27, 2018 — ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burnaby, BC, headquartered Ballard Power Systems covering development of a next-generation fuel cell power system for  larger ships. The

ABB to supply power and propulsion packages for Virgin Voyages trio

JUNE 25, 2018 — ABB is to supply complete electric power and propulsion packages for the new Virgin Voyages fleet of three cruise ships, the first of which is due for delivery

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