Another polar research vessel project is underway, this one in China. ABB reports that it has received an order from Guangzhou Shipyard International to supply an Azipod DI propulsion system for a
The two NG20000X-HF wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) on order for Oslo-headquartered Havfram Wind are to feature an extensive ABB integrated power, control and propulsion technology solution. Under construction at China’s Yantai
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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 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