Solution will help to improve safety and operational efficiency, reduce unplanned downtime, and minimize risks for cargo damage and loss at sea, which can lead to marine pollution
According to ABB's estimation, the company's permanent magnet shaft generator system can cut fuel costs by up to four percent compared to conventional solutions.
ABB's hybrid-electric propulsion system chosen for the new ocean sampling catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) in Southern California
ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries to equip 15 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers with the permanent magnet shaft generator technology.
The trial is to cover six tankers, addressing optimization opportunities covering engine, hull and propeller and auxiliary systems and other solutions to lower emissions and reduce environmental footprint