Tag: ABB

ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s hydrogen-powered container vessels.

ABB today introduced ABB Dynafin, a new concept of propulsion system which enables the user to operate each propulsion fin individually in real time. 

This morning, ABB made the announcement that it would provide Lisbon's river commute with the city's first all-electric boat.

RINA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB to develop new concepts to reduce emissions in shipping. The MoU focuses on establishing a collaborative relationship with the aim to develop new concepts to reduce emissions in shipping for various vessel types.

ABB has secured a contract with the shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, to equip 10 China COSCO container vessels with a magnet shaft generator systems.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) won a four-week jury trial, as on October 20, a jury convened in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida awarded NCL $159 million in its lawsuit against ABB, and ABB OY, claiming fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations and omissions ABB made about its propulsion systems (Azipods) that are used aboard many of NCL's cruise ships.

ABB has been selected to deliver the shaft generator system with permanent magnet technology for the first dedicated CO2-storage vessels ever to be built. The vessels will be constructed by the Chinese shipbuilder Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC).

ABB and MAN Energy Solutions will 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.

ABB and Wallenius Marine introduced OVERSEA; a digital offering and fleet support center for the maritime industry. The two companies have developed OVERSEA to help ship owners, operators and managers enhance the efficiency and sustainability of vessel operations.

During SMM 2022, the recently established Norwegian cruise venture and Portuguese shipbuilder West Sea signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the construction of the Northern Xplorer’s maiden vessel, which is said to be the world's first zero-emission cruise ship with expected delivery at the start of the 2025/2026 cruise season.