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ABB–Simwave launch Marine Academy in Rotterdam

ABB–Simwave launch Marine Academy in Rotterdam

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 20, 2025 | Digitalisation, Maritime education/training/careers, Navigation, News, Passenger ships, Ship propulsion

Simulator-based Azipod propulsion training is now available at a new facility in Rotterdam thanks to a collaboration between ABB and maritime training provider Simwave. ABB’s Azipod propulsion system improves efficiency and manoeuvrability in the cruise industry, but...
ABB powers first hybrid-electric polar cruise ship built in South America

ABB powers first hybrid-electric polar cruise ship built in South America

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 22, 2024 | Arctic shipping, News, Passenger ships, Ship propulsion

Astilleros y Servicios Navales S.A. (ASENAV) shipyard in Chile has contracted ABB for a power and propulsion system for Antarctica21’s newbuild boutique expedition ship Magellan Discoverer. It is the first hybrid-electric polar cruise ship featuring Azipod propulsion...
ABB wins first Azipod electric propulsion contract for a superyacht

ABB wins first Azipod electric propulsion contract for a superyacht

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 15, 2021 | News

For the first time, ABB will supply its Azipod system to a superyacht. The order for two 2.5-MW Azipod units, together with propulsion drives and controls, was placed by Dutch luxury yacht builder Oceanco. The system offers superior fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability...
ABB to supply 17-MW Azipods to icebreaking LNG carriers

ABB to supply 17-MW Azipods to icebreaking LNG carriers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 2, 2020 | News

ABB will supply 6 newbuild LNG carriers with a trio of the largest and most powerful Azipod propulsion units ever supplied for ships operating in ice. The ships will operate along the Northern Sea Route and can sail through ice up to 2.1 metres thick. The contract was...

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