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At ABB Marine & Ports, we are at the forefront of driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow.

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ABB unveils revolutionary propulsion concept to significantly increase ship efficiency

Industry-first electric propulsion concept ABB Dynafin™ mimics the movements of a whale tail for ultimate efficiency, enabling new vessel designs
Generations: Business insight

Centralized fleet support – where digitalization and sustainability meet

Shipowners and operators are looking to leverage the power of data to enhance operational performance across multiple vessels.

Generations: Business insight

ForSea sets the pace as decarbonization pioneer

Sweden’s ForSea is the largest high-frequency RoPax ferry line in the world utilizing electric power to gain major emissions reductions and other environmental and operational benefits.

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ABB to power two new multi-purpose patrol vessels for Finnish Border Guard

ABB will supply an integrated power and propulsion package comprising dual Azipod® propulsors and the Onboard DC Grid™ power system for two newbuild Finnish Border Guard patrol vessels

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ABB drives emission-free river commute in Lisbon with first all-electric ferry

Lisbon’s debut all-electric ferry, equipped with ABB’s power solution has been delivered by shipyard Astilleros Gondán to urban transport provider Transtejo

Generations: Business insight

Turning the tide of marine pollution

Global, regional and national regulation is necessary to drive wider investments in water treatment technology.

Generations: Business insight

ABB’s Onboard DC Grid™ continues to set the standard in vessel electrification – 10 years after first installation

With the groundbreaking first installation of Onboard DC Grid™ in 2013, ABB became the first company to deliver a direct current (DC)-based onboard power system to an oceangoing vessel.

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ABB to improve data quality and efficiency of loading and discharge operations at Rio Grande container terminal

Wilson Sons selects ABB’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) system for their ship-to-shore cranes at Rio Grande container terminal

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ABB shaft generator systems to support ten COSCO Shipping container vessels with energy efficiency

ABB has secured its first order from COSCO Shipping, China’s largest shipping company, for permanent magnet shaft generator systems

Generations: Technical insight

Hydrogen based shore power system

This article discusses an onshore solution to supply zero-emission electricity on demand to vessels at berth. Electricity is generated by fuel cells using hydrogen produced using renewable energy, and stored locally. Plant equipment can easily be built into containers or e-houses, with the added benefit of scalability to match demand requirements.

Generations: Business insight

SOS – Save Our Sea

The John Nurminen Foundation is a champion of the seas, or, to be specific, the Baltic Sea. CEO Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt outlines key issues, ambitions and the desire for collaborative commitment. 

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ABB and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate to make emergency stops safer and more efficient

ABB Ability™ Marine Braking Assistance helps ships minimize stopping time and distance, without compromizing steering capability. Initially developed at the request of Royal Caribbean Group, the new digital solution improves safety for ships, seafarers and passengers

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ABB to maximize fuel efficiency on world’s first CO2 carriers for Northern Lights carbon capture project

Permanent magnet shaft generator system will produce electric power for all onboard systems in the most energy- and cost-efficient way. The CO2 carriers will be key to Norway’s Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project, helping accelerate industrial decarbonization.

Generations: Technical insight

Cooperative Vessel Operations enabled through autonomous systems

Previous discussions related to autonomous shipping operations have often focused on technological challenges. With the roll-out of pilot projects, the focus needs to shift towards identifying commercially viable and scalable applications for autonomous technologies.

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ABB and Incat sign LOI to develop lightweight hybrid-electric ferry
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ABB leads with technology for greener shipping on World Maritime Day
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ABB Decoded podcast: Technologies for greener shipping

In the latest ABB Decoded podcast, Eero Lehtovaara, Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs, ABB Marine & Ports, discusses multiple options to make shipping more sustainable

Generations: Business insight

Protecting the grid, facilitating the future

Our responsibility runs deep

ABB leverages its electric, automated and digital technologies to enable safer, smarter and more sustainable marine and ports industries

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Vessel segments

We offer solutions to a wide range of vessel types, of which some are highlighted below. ABB provides solutions from grid to propeller, and ship to gate, including the pioneering Azipod® propulsion, electric and hybrid technologies, and various digital innovations. Learn how we are enabling safer, smarter and more sustainable operations for different vessel types.
 

Our portfolio

Would you like to know more about a specific system or service of ABB Marine & Ports, please have a look below.
 

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Offshore wind

With rising demand for wind power, there is an increased need for wind turbine installation vessels, service operation vessels and cable laying vessels. ABB’s electric, automated and digital solutions help these ships enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability of operations.

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Stepwise to autonomy

As vessels become more electric, automated and digital than ever before, ABB equips seafarers with existing solutions that augment their skillsets and enhance the overall safety and efficiency of operations.

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Latest insights from our article series Generations


Generations, the article series from ABB Marine & Ports, showcases unique business perspectives from global thought leaders, alongside in-depth technical insight from ABB’s own experts.

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Join our global Marine & Ports team

ABB Marine & Ports is supplying world-leading technologies that drive the evolution of sustainable shipping. The company's solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize vessel operations. Marine & Ports consists of over 2000 team members spread across 26 countries.

Whatever your role in ABB, you can be sure you are helping to create a better world through our leading technologies and responsible business practices. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a difference, expand your horizons and grow in your professional career. 
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Our responsibility runs deep

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