Marine solutions and services

The ABB-led consortium, including Eiffage Construction and Fauché, has completed France’s largest-ever shore power solution at the Port of Toulon

If the value of new technologies is measured by their utility, it's time for port expertise to start realizing the full potential of Artificial intelligence (AI).

The efficiency gains of the revolutionary propulsion system ABB Dynafin™ have been decisively validated by leading research institute MARIN, after comprehensive basin tests and data analysis.

Leading maritime research institute MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) provides independent validation of performance gains for ABB Dynafin™ propulsion   

ABB will provide turnkey power, propulsion and automation solution to meet the needs of six new Portuguese Navy offshore patrol vessels

Fast-paced developments in 4th generation nuclear reactors that promise zero-emission ship power are accelerating the need to reimagine International Maritime Organization regulations.

Technology leader ABB, and the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, are collaborating on a new parametric roll algorithm to improve ship safety.

There is a story behind everything – also how ABB’s CO2e (carbon dioxide-equivalent) Calculator came to life.

EU’s forward position on reducing ship emissions was evident and further strengthened at the highly sought-after Waterborne Days event in Brussels during early February.

ABB has secured orders from shipbuilders in China and South Korea to equip 18 and 12 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers respectively with permanent magnet shaft generator technology. The ships are due for delivery between 2028 and 2030.

AAL Shipping (AAL), a multiple award-winning project heavy lift cargo operator headquartered in Singapore has chosen ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS

Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Global Product Manager, Fuel Cell Solutions at ABB Marine & Ports, finds currents and voltages great fun. Here he describes his passion for power electronics and the huge potential of fuel cells on maritime's journey to net zero.

ABB, Lab021, ForceTEC Co. Ltd., Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing intelligent fuel-efficient vessels

ABB has secured an order with the shipbuilding company All American Marine to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the new ocean sampling catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) in California. 

Consortium to develop a sea voyage and port call optimization solution, which will be part of the Decarbonization through the Digitalization in Shipping (DECARDIS) project

ABB invited Esmond Yong, Sales Director, APAC, Routing Services, ABB Marine & Ports, based in Singapore; Sallum Andaya, Senior Route Analyst, Routing Services, ABB Marine & Ports, based in Manila, Philippines; and Capt. Kevin Knott, Fleet Performance Manager at BW LPG, a world leader in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping, based in Singapore, to share insights into the weather routing landscape in APAC. We discussed the regulations, trends and challenges, and what makes ABB Routing Services unique – as well as other steps BW LPG, a global player with a fleet of around 40 vessels, has taken to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is a universal standard for high-power DC charging, collaboratively developed by pan-industry expert

ABB’s technology can be found in use across the marine industry – be it revolutionary propulsion technology, or smart systems that assist operators in more efficient and safer vessel handling.

The pioneering cycloidal propulsion concept received the accolade at a prestigious Madrid ceremony attended by Queen Letizia of Spain

New blended learning training package covers safe, efficient operations of Azipod® propulsion systems.

ABB permanent magnet shaft generator technology chosen for 15 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

The innovative e-bunker vessel concept by SeaFjord Energy offers a new way of supplying energy to ships at sea and in ports

Integrated ABB Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution and Azipod® propulsion will optimize the performance of NKT’s new cable layer NKT Eleonora

Tanker operator Tärntank to trial OVERSEA Fleet Support Center services, a digital solution developed in collaboration between ABB and Wallenius Marine

Reflecting the push for greener solutions in commercial shipping amid ever stricter emissions regulations, navies should also be moving towards more holistic power and propulsion system tender requirements. These should encompass through-life costs, vessel availability and efficiency, and servicing, says Egil Johansen, Head of Navy Europe, ABB Marine & Ports.