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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 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
ABB to power two new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessels with Azipod® electric propulsion
ABB to supply complete propulsion packages for two Ritz-Carlton mega-yachts, further strengthening the collaboration that began in 2017 with the hotel group’s entry into the maritime marketTwo 5.5-MW Azipod® propulsion units for high maneuverability …
Apr 29, 2022 / Curious
ABB technology to power new hybrid-electric ferries
ABB will supply complete power, automation and propulsion solutions for three hybrid-electric passenger and car ferries to operate in the Baltic SeaEnd-to-end solution comprising batteries, Azipod® electric propulsion and shore power connection will …
Apr 4, 2022 / Vessels
ABB Azipod® propulsion: conquering ice
Where winters are harshest, the toughest technology is required for marine operations to continue uninterrupted during the frozen months. For 30 years, Azipod® propulsion has proven to be up to the task, keeping harbors open and moving goods and …
Sep 15, 2021 / Curious
Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract
Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore wind farms.The high-tech vessel will be delivered by Sri Lanka’s …
Sep 9, 2021 / Vessels
ABB further enhances efficiency of Azipod® electric propulsion with digital solution
Already delivering decisive efficiency gains to an ever-increasing variety of ship types, ABB Azipod® electric propulsion now benefits from an automated steering function that helps further minimize fuel consumption and emissions.The new digital …
Jul 6, 2021 / Vessels
ABB technology enables world’s largest civilian hospital ship to access even the most challenging harbors
ABB’s Azipod® propulsion will help Global Mercy™ enter less accessible harbors off the African coast, while reducing vibrations and noise – crucial to the comfort of up to 200 patients and medical personnel on board.With about 5 billion people …
Jun 30, 2021 / Vessels
ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea
From its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in global shipping today, Azipod® propulsion has revolutionized marine transport with its unparalleled performance, efficiency, sustainability and reliability.First seen on the …
Apr 7, 2021 / Curious
ABB Azipod® electric propulsion makes bulk carrier debut in Oldendorff ship delivery
China’s Chengxi Shipyard hands over the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds after both owner and builder highlight successful installation and commissioning for Azipod® propulsion.The delivery saw two 1.9-MW Azipod® units installed …
Jan 19, 2021 / Curious