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ABB’s shore connection technology drives decarbonization of DEME’s fleet in the Port of Vlissingen

DEME has set itself a goal of cutting 40 percent from the greenhouse gases generated by its fleet by 2030 compared to 2008, moving significantly ahead of the revised emissions reduction target set by the International Maritime Organization in 2023. …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

ABB partners with Seaspan Shipyards on new Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker

• ABB has secured a comprehensive propulsion system contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard for the first of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new-generation polar icebreakers • The icebreaker is expected to be the world’s largest and most powerful …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels

ABB and Carnival Corporation sign strategic partnership for Azipod® propulsion services

Long-term partnership agreement covers service for vessels powered by Azipod® XO electric propulsion system Carnival Corporation to benefit from optimized maintenance plan, service offering and ABB’s digital services around the world …
Feb 21, 2024 / Cruise

ABB to supply hybrid power system for Nexans’ new cable-laying vessel

ABB has secured an order with Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft to supply an advanced power and propulsion system for a forthcoming cable-laying vessel (CLV) of Nexans, a global player in energy transition headquartered in Paris, France. On delivery …
Feb 14, 2024 / Vessels

ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expand long-term partnership

ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to accelerate the decarbonization and digitalization of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet. Targeting increased safety and efficiency, the agreement covers …
Jan 30, 2024 / Curious

ABB to supply ice-classed Azipod® propulsion for new polar research vessel

ABB has won an order to deliver compact Azipod® DI propulsion system to the new polar research icebreaker of Chinese Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering The efficiency and flexibility of Azipod® propulsion are fully compatible with the …
Aug 30, 2023 / Curious

ABB introduces OCTOPUS Operational Planner for increased uptime and safety of offshore wind farm operations

ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System Operational Planner offers first-of-its-kind capability to optimize remote maintenance of wind farm operations The predictive software allows users ashore to plan offshore support vessel performance …
Jun 20, 2023 / Curious

ABB wins large systems order for Havfram Wind’s two new offshore wind turbine installation vessels

ABB has secured a large order with one of the largest offshore shipbuilders in China, Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd., to deliver an integrated bridge-to-propeller technology for Havfram Wind’s two new NG20000X-HF Wind Turbine Installation Vessels …
Jun 6, 2023 / Curious

ABB unveils revolutionary propulsion concept to significantly increase ship efficiency

ABB today introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new concept representing a revolutionary propulsion system breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of over …
May 31, 2023 / Curious

ABB to power two new multi-purpose patrol vessels for Finnish Border Guard

ABB has been awarded a contract by Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to provide an integrated power and propulsion system for two new multi-purpose patrol vessels of the Finnish Border Guard. The package will consist of two Azipod® propulsion units and …
Apr 6, 2023 / Curious