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. This is the place to discover the latest innovations and outstanding projects in shipping, adjoining industries and beyond. The ideas, technologies and people featured here have the potential to change the way we live, do business and face future challenges around the world.

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Weather routing and voyage optimization – the APAC perspective

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.
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Maritime electrification: Revolutionizing marine e-transport with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS)

Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is a universal standard for high-power DC charging, collaboratively developed by pan-industry experts.
Generations Business Insight

Future power solutions for naval platforms: a new approach to efficiency is essential

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.
Generations Technical Insight

ABB Spearheads Future-Proof Technologies for Icebreaking Ships

perating safely and responsibly in the toughest ice conditions on the planet requires the toughest technology. Harsh environments, regulatory requirements, and lack of infrastructure are key challenges in building icebreaking vessels for operations in Polar waters – not only research vessels, but also expedition ships, cargo ships, tankers, and LNG carriers. System redundancy and equipment reliability are critical for the safety of both vessel and crew. Podded propulsion solutions have been developed to meet these stringent requirements offering effective, clean, and quiet operations together with superior maneuverability and reliability.
Generations Technical Insight

'It feels like I'm contributing to a better future for the industry'

Mathilde Bergerskogen, Technical Sales Support Specialist at ABB Marine & Ports, set out to be an electrical engineer but had not envisioned working in the maritime sphere before her final graduate-training assignment. That changed everything and she is now busy speaking for ABB Onboard DC Grid™ amid an industry push towards decarbonization – which she sees as 'simply the right thing to do, not because the IMO demands it'.
Generations Business Insight

ABB broadens digital portfolio to serve shipping clients with weather routing services

The recent acquisition of DTN’s shipping business, one of the leading providers of weather routing services to global shipping, is a key step in ABB Marine & Ports’ long-term maritime digital strategy.

Generations Business Insight

We live in a diverse world, why shouldn't we work in one?

Read our inspiring interview with Magda Kopczyńska, Director General of the Directorate- General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), as we discuss the impact that increased diversity and inclusion will have on the future of maritime.

Generations Business Insight

A dynamic new blueprint for Japan's challenging shipping industry

Read this interview where the challenges facing Japan's domestic shipping sector and e5's vision for decarbonizing the fleet and transforming the ecosystem are being discussed.

Generations Business Insight

Offshore wind market gathers momentum across Asia-Pacific

China is already the largest offshore wind market in the world, and the rest of the Asia-Pacific is gearing up to follow

Generations Business Insight

Breaking down barriers in the South African shipping industry

As the CEO of South Africa’s only 100 percent black ship-owning company, Durand Naidoo does not believe in barriers. He finds ways to step around them.

Generations Business Insight

Insurers look to a future with uncrewed vessels

As autonomous technologies are moving into the realms of commercial applications, marine insurers are getting to grips with what this new breed of vessel will mean for them.

Generations Business Insight

Redefining the role of humans in the age of automation

Dr. Yemao Man, Senior User Experience (UX) Researcher at ABB’s Corporate Research Center in Västerås, Sweden

Generations Business Insight

Oh buoy! Can we sink our big carbon problem?

Meeting global climate goals calls not only for reducing emissions, but also for removing carbon we’ve already released into the atmosphere.

Generations Technical Insight

Variable speed shaft generator systems – a versatile and cost-efficient way to save energy and reduce emissions

Shaft generator systems – simply defined as rotation electrical machines that take power from the main propulsion engine to produce electricity

Generations Business Insight

Aeolus collaboration offers a compelling path to future-proof yachting

Designed to stand the test of changing attitudes to the environment and lifestyle at sea, the unique superyacht concept Aeolus is a multidisciplinary collaboration with power and propulsion technology from ABB at its core.

 
Generations Business Insight

The value of generative AI for the marine market

ABB Marine & Ports experts and partners discuss the emergence of ChatGPT and how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be optimally used in a marine engineering context.

 
Generations Business Insight

Marine technology thrives on open dialogue with class

ABB and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) collaborate towards the common goal of accomodating maritime regulations and the recent developments in marine technologies.

Generations Business Insight

Revolutionizing the shaft generator with powerful permanent magnets

Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch knows all about the efficient production of electricity on ships.

 
Generations Business Insight

Up, up and away with Artemis Technologies

Artemis Technologies is looking to take maritime transport to new heights with its ingenious “flying” passenger vessels.

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Rationale and technical development of the ABB Dynafin™ concept

Growing concern over climate change has sharply increased the demand for greener solutions in the global shipping industry to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Generations: Technical insight

Azipod® propulsion ticks all the boxes in the growing retrofit market

ABB’s market leading Azipod® electric propulsion system has become a commercially attractive retrofit option for existing vessels as shipowners seek ways to comply with new emissions regulations.

 
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Generations 2023: Transforming Tomorrow

Welcome to the 2023 edition of Generations, which focuses on the experts, companies, and solutions driving the maritime industry towards a more successful and sustainable future

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