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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