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RINA and ABB Sign MoU to Cooperate in Shipping Decarbonization
RINA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB to develop new concepts to reduce emissions in shipping RINA, the international classification society, announced on Monday (Feb 13) the signing of a Memorandum of …
Feb 14, 2023 / Vessels
ABB shaft generator systems to support ten COSCO Shipping container vessels with energy efficiency
ABB has secured a breakthrough contract with the shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd., to equip 10 China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited container vessels with its permanent magnet shaft generator systems. The deal reaffims …
Nov 24, 2022 / Curious
ABB and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate to make emergency stops safer and more efficient
As the world’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas (CruiseMapper), departed on her maiden voyage in the beginning of March 2022, she was the first in the world to feature the new ABB Ability™ Marine Braking Assistance. Designed for safe and smooth …
Nov 8, 2022 / Curious
ABB to maximize fuel efficiency on world’s first CO2 carriers for Northern Lights carbon capture project
ABB’s leading technology will help increase fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact for vessels transporting captured industrial emissions for long-term storage Permanent magnet shaft generator system will produce electric power for all …
Oct 31, 2022 / Curious
ABB and Incat sign LOI to develop lightweight hybrid-electric ferry
ABB and Incat Tasmania will explore building an electric ferry with hybrid-electric propulsion which could transition to battery power as shore charging becomes available. In a groundbreaking collaboration between the two companies, the announcement …
Oct 5, 2022 / Curious
ABB and MAN to collaborate on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions for LNG carriers
ABB and MAN Energy Solutions sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a propulsion solution with the aim to reduce carbon footprint and fuel costs as well as to increase the operating flexibility of liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers …
Sep 26, 2022 / Vessels
Chinese Yard Orders ABB Propulsion System for Giant Offshore Wind Installation Vessel
China's Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard has ordered an integrated power, automation, and propulsion system from ABB for a newbuild offshore wind installation jack-up vessel (JUV) being built for the Dutch marine contractor Van Oord. The vessel, Boreas, …
Aug 29, 2022 / Curious
Frøy Taps ABB Power System for Hybrid Live-Fish Carrier
ABB won a repeat order with Sefine Shipyard to deliver a power and propulsion system to a second Frøy live-fish carrier, a system that comprises ABB’s Onboard DC Grid and a distribution solution designed specifically for integrating fish-handling …
Aug 29, 2022 / Vessels
ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations
ABB contracted by IHI Power Systems Co.,Ltd. develops electric tug for the ports of Tokyo Bay for Japanese towage specialist Tokyo Kisen Co. LtdThe newbuild tug will feature ABB’s award-winning power system platform Onboard DC Grid™, which enables …
Jun 30, 2022 / Vessels
ABB to lead turnkey project for largest shore-to-ship solution in France
ABB leads consortium providing shore-to-ship power connection for ferries and cruise ships in Port of ToulonABB’s shore connection technology enables cutting emissions and noise during port staysFuture-proof onshore energy storage system allows …
Jun 8, 2022 / Curious