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Press releases

Sep 11 ABB permanent magnet shaft generator technology to power 15 LNG carriers for Qatar Energy
 
 
Sep 4 ABB and Seafjord Energy introduce pioneering e-bunker vessel concept
 

 
Sep 3 ABB’s integrated power and propulsion system for NKT sets new standards for cable layer performance


 
Aug 29 ABB and Wallenius Marine to trial OVERSEA Fleet Support services with Tärntank



 
Jul 31  ABB modernizes MS Amera with DC technology and shore connection for improved safety and efficiency

 
Jul 19 Washington State Ferries selects ABB as propulsion single source vendor for five new hybrid ferries
 
 
Jul 8 ABB–Arkitech collaboration delivers significant HVAC efficiency gains for MSC Magnifica
 
Jun 27 First all-electric harbor tug in United States is powered by ABB propulsion
 
 
Jun 5 ABB introduces Optimal Speed Routing to help vessels enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
 
 
Apr 23 ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry connecting island community to mainland
 
 
Mar 20 ABB’s shore connection technology drives decarbonization of DEME’s fleet in the Port of Vlissingen
 
 
Mar 14 ABB and Kuenz land automatic stacking cranes contract for APM Terminals Maasvlakte II expansion
 
 
Mar 05 ABB partners with Seaspan Shipyards on new Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker
 
 
Feb 28 ABB to supply shore connection solution to Portsmouth International Port
 
 
Feb 20 ABB to power first hybrid-electric polar expedition cruise ship built in South America
 
 
Feb 14 ABB to supply hybrid power system for Nexans’ new cable-laying vessel
 
 
Feb 06 DNV study validates energy efficiency gains for LNG carriers enabled by ABB and MAN DFE+ propulsion solution
 
 
Jan 29 ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expand long-term partnership
 
 
Jan 24 ABB to acquire weather routing business to expand marine software portfolio
 
 

Articles

Sep 26 Article
From shore to high seas: how ABB solutions deliver safety to the marine industry
 
 
Sep 20 Web story
ABB Dynafin™ wins Retina ECO award for environmental sustainability and innovation
 
 
Sep 18
 
Web story
Mexican crew awarded ABB Marine Academy Azipod® propulsion certification
 
 
Aug 28 Generations: Business Insight  
Aug 19  Article
Strength through collaboration - ABB Dynafin
 
Aug 19  Article
Propulsion evolution - ABB Dynafin
 
Aug 19  Article
Bubbling under - testing via computational fluid dynamics - ABB Dynafin

 
Aug 19  Article
Cavitation - what is it about? - ABB Dynafin


 
Aug 19  Article
Command and control - how it works? - ABB Dynafin
 
Aug 15  Generations: Business Insight
ABB Spearheads Future-Proof Technologies for Icebreaking Ships
 
Jul 29
 Generations: Business Insight
'It feels like I'm contributing to a better future for the industry'
 
Jun 24 Generations: Business Insight
ABB broadens digital portfolio to serve shipping clients with weather routing services
 
 
Jun 10 Generations: Business Insight  
We live in a diverse world, why shouldn't we work in one?
 
 
Jun 4 Web story
ABB completes acquisition of DTN weather routing business for shipping
 
 
May 16 Web story 
ABB automation proves transformative at Hamburg’s largest container terminal
 
 
May 2 Web story 
Regulators check in on the autonomous ship
 
 
Apr 30 Web story 
ABB automation upgrade future-proofs Oranjeborg cargo vessel for decades ahead
 
 
Apr 09 Generations: Business Insight
A dynamic new blueprint for Japan's challenging shipping industry
 
 
Apr 03 Generations: Business Insight  
Offshore wind market gathers momentum across Asia-Pacific
 
 
Mar 19 Generations: Business Insight  
Breaking down barriers in the South African shipping industry
 
 
Mar 06 Generations: Business Insight  
Insurers look to a future with uncrewed vessels
 
 
Feb 27 Generations: Business Insight  
Redefining the role of humans in the age of automation
 
 
Jan 29 ABB Review 
A propeller revolution
 
 
Jan 09 Web story 
Setting sail for excellence with ABB: Celestyal Journey to benefit from transformative technology upgrade
 
 

Press releases

  Dec 12 ABB and Wallenius Marine open the first OVERSEA Fleet Support Center to provide centralized services
 
 
  Dec 07 ABB supplies world-first maritime megawatt charging system for Auckland Transport’s new electric ferries
 
 
  Dec 05 ABB introduces CO2e Calculator for enhanced transparency on emissions in vessel operations
 
 
  Nov 27 ABB to power new Spanish Navy submarine rescue vessel
 
 
  Oct 31 ABB and Carnival Corporation sign strategic partnership for Azipod® propulsion services
 
  Sep 21 ABB to power Samskip’s new hydrogen-fueled container vessels
 
 
  Aug 30 ABB to supply ice-classed Azipod® propulsion for new polar research vessel
 
 
  Jun 20 ABB introduces OCTOPUS Operational Planner for increased uptime and safety of offshore wind farm operations
 
 
  Jun 05 ABB wins large systems order for Havfram Wind’s two new offshore wind turbine installation vessels
 
 
  May 31 ABB unveils revolutionary propulsion concept to significantly increase ship efficiency
 
 
  May 02 ABB Azipod® propulsion to power Spanish Navy flagship in a breakthrough retrofit contract
 
 
  Apr 05 ABB to power two new multi-purpose patrol vessels for Finnish Border Guard
 
 
  Mar 30 ABB drives emission-free river commute in Lisbon with first all-electric ferry
 
 
  Mar 27 ABB’s mid-range Azipod® propulsion to power four cruise vessels built by Fincantieri
 
 
  Feb 28 ABB to improve data quality and efficiency of loading and discharge operations at Rio Grande container terminal
 
 

 

Articles

  Nov 28 Web story 
Container cranes with automation from ABB to position Colombo for transshipment ambitions
 
 
  Oct 30 ABB Review 
Change the way you look
 
 
  Oct 23 Generations: Business Insight 
Oh buoy! Can we sink our big carbon problem?
 
 
  Oct 12 Web story
ABB wins order with Damen Naval to supply integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates
 
 
  Oct 11 Generations: Technical Insight 
Variable speed shaft generator systems – a versatile and cost-efficient way to save energy and reduce emissions
 
 
  Oct 04 Generations: Business Insight 
Setting sail for a green horizon
 
 
  Sep 12 Generations: Technical Insight 
Introducing the FLAGSHIPS Zulu vessel – Paving the way for hydrogen-powered operations on inland waterways
 
 
  Aug 29 Generations: Business Insight 
Aeolus collaboration offers a compelling path to future-proof yachting
 
 
  Aug 23 Generations: Business Insight 
The value of generative AI for the marine market
 
 
  Aug 16 Generations: Business Insight 
Marine technology thrives on open dialogue with class
 
 
  July 26 Generations: Business Insight 
Revolutionizing the shaft generator with powerful permanent magnets
 
 
  Jun 21 Web story 
Milestone opening of ABB Coast Guard & Navy NavyDrive factory in Ulsteinvik, Norway
 
 
  Jun 21 Generations: Business Insight 
Up, up and away with Artemis Technologies
 
 
  Jun 20 Web story 
ABB’s hybrid power and propulsion system drives sustainability gains for P&O super-ferries
 
 
  May 31 Generations: Technical insight 
Rationale and technical development of the ABB Dynafin™ concept
 
 
  May 10 Generations: Business Insight 
Azipod® propulsion ticks all the boxes in the growing retrofit market
 
 
  Apr 19 Generations: Business insight
Centralized fleet support – where digitalization and sustainability meet

 
  Apr 12 Generations: Business insight
ForSea sets the pace as decarbonization pioneer

 
  Apr 11 Generations: Business insight
Easier container flow for Rio Grande

 
  Mar 29 Generations: Business insight
Turning the tide of marine pollution

 
  Mar 22 Generations: Business insight
ABB’s Onboard DC Grid™ continues to set the standard in vessel electrification – 10 years after first installation

 
  Mar 07 Generations: Business insight
Ambitions without borders

 

 

Press releases

  Nov 24 ABB shaft generator systems to support ten COSCO Shipping container vessels with energy efficiency
 
 
  Nov 8 ABB and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate to make emergency stops safer and more efficient
 
 
  Oct 31 ABB to maximize fuel efficiency on world’s first CO2 carriers for Northern Lights carbon capture project
 
 
  Sep 29 ABB Decoded podcast: Technologies for greener shipping
 
 
  Sep 26 ABB and MAN to collaborate on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions for LNG carriers
 
 
  Sep 7 ABB and Wallenius Marine introduce pioneering digital offering driving efficiency gains for ships
 
 
  Aug 24 ABB wins Azipod® propulsion and integrated systems order for Van Oord offshore wind installation Jack Up Vessel (JUV)
 
 
  Aug 23 Frøy selects ABB’s power system for new hybrid live-fish carrier
 
 
  Aug 22 ABB and Keppel O&M verify next level of vessel autonomy with collision avoidance trials
 
 
  Jun 30 ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations
 
 
  Jun 15 ABB Crane OCR to improve safety, efficiency and data quality at SSA Manzanillo International Terminal in Panama
 
 
  Jun 8 ABB to lead turnkey project for largest shore-to-ship solution in France
 
 
  May 24 ABB Crane OCR with QuayPro module makes successful debut at Exolgan container terminal in Argentina
 
 
  Apr 27 ABB’s integrated ship operating systems receive key cyber security certification from DNV
 
 
  Apr 27 ABB to power two new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessels with Azipod® electric propulsion
 
 
  Apr 19 ABB to power world’s first hybrid-electric biomass fuel carriers
 
 
  Apr 4 Making sea traffic more sustainable: ABB technology to power new hybrid-electric ferries
 
 
  Mar 30 ABB and PONANT enter 10-year MarineCare service agreement for increased vessel safety and uptime
 
 
  Feb 23 ABB and Ballard reach milestone toward fuel cell-powered marine transport
 
 
  Feb 7 ABB wins systems order for Eneti’s next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessels
 
 

 

Articles

  Dec 07 Generations: Business insight
Heart’s desire | ABB

 
  Nov 30 Generations: Business insight
Enabling green growth
 
 
  Nov 24 Web story
ABB Ports at your service: supporting operations on land and at sea
 
 
  Nov 18 Did You Know?
Maid of the Mist
 
 
  Nov 11 Generations: Technical insight
Hydrogen based shore power system
 
 
  Nov 9 Generations: Business insight
CO₂llecting potential: from shipping gas to greenhouse growth

 
  Nov 1 Generations: Business insight
THOR: shipping’s new superhero?

 
  Oct 19 Web story
Automation and remote crane operations prime new Swedish container terminal for the future
 
 
  Oct 18 ABB Review
Sealing the future
 
 
  Oct 6 Podcast
Shipping – propelling into a sustainable future
 
 
  Oct 5 Web story
ABB and Incat sign LOI to develop lightweight hybrid-electric ferry
 
 
  Oct 5 Generations: Technical insight
Cooperative Vessel Operations enabled through autonomous systems
 
 
  Sep 30 Did you know?
Remote Crane Operations
 
 
  Sep 29 Podcast
Technologies for greener shipping
 
 
  Sep 29 Group web story
ABB leads with technology for greener shipping on World Maritime Day
 

 
  Sep 28 Video story
Operating 50-meter cargo cranes…remotely
 
 
  Sep 28 Generations: Business insight
Protecting the grid, facilitating the future
 
 
  Sep 1 Generations: Business insight
tURN it down!
 
 
  Aug 31 Generations: Technical insight
Recent development of icebreaking ship propulsion
 
 
  Aug 26 Did you know?
Onboard DC Grid™
 
 
  Aug 11 Did you know?
ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision
 
 
  Aug 10 Web story
ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS widens operating window for wind farm development
 
 
  Jul 18 ABB Review
Remote voyages
 
 
  Jun 28 Generations: Business insight
Juneau plugs into clean air innovation
 
 
  Jun 22 Generations: Technical insight
Fusion powered container vessel concept
 
 
  Jun 21 Generations: Business insight
Architecture, innovation, and sustainability: Q&A with Katrin Foerster
 
 
  May 25 Web story
Collaboration between industry and academia towards a more sustainable future
 
 
  May 25 Generations: Technical insight
Modeling and HIL simulation of a fuel cell-fed hybrid power and propulsion system
 
 
  May 19
Generations: Technical insight
Hybrid batteries and fuel cells-based vessel power trains: System integration
 
 
  May 17 ABB Review
Deep data
 
 
  May 16 ABB Review
Pulling ahead
 
 
  May 16 Generations: Business insight
Up to the challenge of the open ocean

 
  May 11 Web story
ABB system optimizes vessel performance, efficiency and sustainability
 
 
  May 10 ABB Review
Navigating the future
 
 
  May 10 Generations: Business insight
Building ocean ambitions
 
 
  Apr 29 Did you know?
Shaft Generator
 
 
  Apr 26 Video story
ABB technology helps deliver healthcare with the Global Mercy hospital ship
 
 
  Apr 26 Generations: Business insight
Paving the way to zero-emission cruising
 
 
  Apr 25 Web story
ABB shore connection powers sustainable future for the cruise ship Artania
 
 
  Apr 12 Generations: Business insight
Deep geothermal energy – red-hot resource for a green planet
 
 
  Apr 5 Generations: Business insight
Breathing new life into an old favorite
 
 
  Feb 22 Generations: Business insight
Stairway to the sun – solar power from space reaching reality
 
 
  Feb 3 Web story
ABB Azipod® propulsion leading the way in Arctic waters for over 15 years
 
 
  Jan 28 Did you know?
Shore Connection
 

 

Press releases

  Dec. 16 ABB’s Azipod® propulsion factory in Shanghai marks 10-year anniversary
 
 
  Dec. 9 ABB to enable smooth sailing for a 100-meter-plus superyacht
 
 
  Dec. 1 ABB to become technology partner for world’s first methanol-hydrogen fuel cell towboat
 
 
  Nov. 25 ABB Azipod® propulsion wins Finnish Engineering Award
 
 
  Nov. 23 ABB’s new digital solution helps optimize ship performance across fleets
 
 
  Nov. 15 ABB to equip twelve Himalaya Shipping bulk carriers with shaft generator solutions for maximum efficiency
 
 
  Oct. 27 ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels
 
 
  Oct. 26 ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS selected by Spliethoff Group to optimize safety for yacht transportation
 
 
  Sep. 21 ABB’s Eero Lehtovaara appointed Chair of EU association Waterborne Technology Platform
 
 
  Sep. 13 PONANT’s polar explorer reaches North Pole with ABB technology, setting new standards for cruise
 
 
  Sep. 8 ABB containerized energy storage offers plug-in battery power for a wide range of ships
 
 
  Aug. 24 ABB to fit Tallink Megastar ferry with shore connection for emission-free port stays
 
 
  Aug. 5  Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract
 
 
  Jul. 29 ABB to power first fully electric U.S. tugboat for maximum efficiency and zero-emission operations
 
 
  Jul. 5 ABB further enhances efficiency of Azipod® electric propulsion with digital solution
 
 
  Jun. 30 ABB completes key stage in DNV cyber security type approval process for vessel systems
 
 
  Jun. 29 ABB technology enables world’s largest civilian hospital ship to access even the most challenging harbors
 
 
  Jun. 21 ABB and Keppel O&M reach key autonomy milestone with remote vessel operation trial in Port of Singapore
 
 
  Jun. 8 ABB Decoded: Celebrating 30 years of Azipod® electric propulsion
 
 
  Jun. 8 ABB future-proofs sustainable operation of Monterey Bay ocean research vessel
 
 
  Jun. 1 ABB’s OCTOPUS software finds smart way to increase wind vessel uptime by 35 percent
 
 
  May 12 ABB Marine Academy supports customers with Blended Learning
 
 
  May 11 ABB software to enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new ferry MyStar
 
 
  Apr. 12 ABB sets course for sustainable river transport with ten all-electric Lisbon ferries
 
 
  Apr. 6 ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea
 
 
  Mar. 30 ABB to provide comprehensive vessel services to Canadian Coast Guard fleet
 
 
  Mar. 9 ABB technology to support iconic U.S. ferry’s move to hybrid-electric operations
 
 
  Feb. 25 United Wind takes ABB advisory software fleetwide to boost safety and efficiency of operations
 
 
  Feb. 17 ABB Marine & Ports expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to support existing and new customers
 
 
  Feb. 10 ABB software can help ships improve efficiency and cut fuel consumption
 
 
  Jan. 28 ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry
 
 
  Jan. 18 ABB Azipod® electric propulsion makes bulk carrier debut in Oldendorff ship delivery
 
 
  Jan. 13 ABB to provide Azipod® electric propulsion for eco-friendly superyacht
 
 

 

Press releases

  Des. 15 ABB Marine & Ports opens new lab to stress-test cyber threats to shipping
 
 
  Nov. 17 ABB wins major power and propulsion order for five Fincantieri vessels
 
 
  Nov. 12 ABB’s OCTOPUS software to uncover savings for offshore wind farms as part of EU project ATLANTIS
 
 
  Nov. 9 ABB puts sustainable power solution at heart of FrøyGruppen’s innovative live fish carrier
 
 
  Nov. 2 ABB Azipod® icebreaking propulsion to power a fleet of newbuild LNG carriers
 
 
  Oct. 21 ABB delivers sustainable shore connection technology for Viking Line’s high-speed ferry
 
 
  Oct. 14 ABB wins contract to equip Knutsen shuttle tankers with electric solutions for higher efficiency and sustainability
 
 
  Oct. 5 New all-electric Niagara Falls tour ferries powered by ABB enter service
 
 
  Sep. 23 ABB powers P&O super-ferries towards new sustainable transport era
 
 
  Sep. 14 Wasaline launch confirms growing ferry preference for ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion
 
 
  Sep. 9 China’s first hybrid-electric rescue vessel relies on ABB technology for safety and sustainability
 
 
  Jul. 13 ABB to power the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel for De Beers
 
 
  Jun. 16 ABB wins hybrid power order for sustainable live fish carrier
 
   
  Jun. 8 ABB marine software to boost ship safety and efficiency for Roll Group
 
 
  Jun. 5 ABB provides 24/7 remote support to Sovcomflot’s trailblazing LNG carrier on the Northern Sea Route

 
  Jun. 4 ABB partners with Vigor to pave the way for Washington State Ferries’ shift towards zero-emission fleet
 
 
  Jun. 4 DNV GL and ABB launch new MOU to advance marine digitalization with a remote signing ceremony
 
 
  Apr. 15 ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug for efficient and sustainable operations
 
 
  Apr. 8 ABB brings fuel cell technology a step closer to powering large ships
 
 
  Apr. 8 ABB increases remote support for ships to help customers during the COVID-19 outbreak
 
 
  Mar. 16 How ABB technology is supporting a sustainable future for Arctic shipping
 
 
  Mar. 10 ABB wins system contract for Japan’s first super-size wind turbine installation vessel
 
 
  Mar. 5 ABB and DNV GL make history with first vessel cybersecurity verification
 
 
  Jan. 14 ABB presents recommendation for zero-emission marine technology to US Congress
 

 

Press releases

  Dec. 13 ABB wins contract to power Genting’s next-generation cruise vessels
 
   
  Dec. 11 ABB completes delivery for the world's most advanced icebreaking LNG carrier fleet
 
 
  Oct. 21
ABB to bring autonomous technology to the Port of Singapore
 
 
  Sep. 19 South Korean port to slash passenger vessel emissions with ABB shore power
 
 
  Sep. 11 ABB enables emissions-free port stay in Marseille for Corsica Linea ferries
 
 
  Sep. 2 First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier
 
 
  Aug. 23 Vessel powered by ABB Azipod® propulsion reaches North Pole for the first time in history  

  Aug. 1

ABB to enhance safety of Sovcomflot’s ice-going fleet with remote diagnostics support

 

  Jun. 18

ABB wins system package with Keppel for dredging contractor Van Oord

 

  Jun. 6

ABB to modernize Italian lakes ferry with hybrid conversion project

 

  Jun. 5

ABB Azipod® electric propulsion can save $1.7 million in fuel costs annually, study shows

 

  Jun. 5

ABB expands Azipod® power range for ferries and RoPax vessels

 

  Jun. 4

ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control integrates DP2 to increase safety across entire vessel operating profile

 

  May 30

ABB launches Onboard Microgrid to help smaller vessels optimize fuel efficiency

 

  May 29

ABB opens Marine Service Center in Russia in support of growing Arctic maritime industries

 

  May 21

ABB to enable world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel

 

  May 3

ABB powers tourists to the Niagara Falls with first US built all-electric vessels

 

  Apr. 30

ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety

 

  Apr. 10

ABB to deliver full power and propulsion package for Seabourn’s two new ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships

 

  Apr. 9

ABB strengthens exploration cruise leadership with repeat order from Ulstein for Lindblad Expeditions

 

  Mar. 26

 ABB wins contract to power the first Chinese-built cruise vessel

 

  Mar. 6

ABB helps ferry achieve exceptional fuel savings with first chiller optimization project for marine

 

  Feb. 13

ABB to power Iceland’s first electric ferry

 
 

Press releases

  Dec. 4

ABB enables groundbreaking trial of remotely operated passenger ferry

   

  Nov. 14

ABB signs breakthrough contract for marine automation in China

 

  Nov. 14

ForSea (formerly HH Ferries Group) completes conversion of the world’s largest battery ferries, powered by ABB

 

  Oct. 23

ABB plugs Holland America Line into low-emission shore power worldwide

 

  Sep. 27

ABB to boost sustainability and efficiency for pioneering superyacht

 

  Sep. 5

ABB launches next-generation DP system, paving the way towards autonomous shipping

 

  Jun. 27

ABB and Ballard Power Systems to jointly develop zero-emission fuel cell power plant for shipping industry

 

  Jun. 25

ABB to power new Virgin Voyages cruise ship fleet with highest energy efficiency

 

  Jun. 19

ABB brings efficiency and sustainability through system integration to two new Indian ferries

 

  Jun. 12

ABB to improve Edda Fides floating hotel safety with leading digital technology

 

  Jun. 5

ABB lands major deal for nine heavy lift vessels servicing Kazakh oil fieldexpansion

 

  May. 30

ABB to equip high-spec service operations vessel for the world’s largest offshore wind farm

 

  May. 29

ABB Ability™for project cargo vessels takes efficiency to the next level
 

 
  Mar. 20 ABB wins contract to equip two next-generation shuttle tankers with future-proof solutions
 
 
  Mar. 15 CRP Azipod® is first choice for visionary superyacht Tuhura
 

  Mar. 8

ABB wins total solution order for first polar newbuild for Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

 
  Mar. 6

ABB’s Azipod® propulsion passes 100 cruise ship milestone with PONANT order

 
 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Heli Harri

Media Relations & Content

ABB Marine & Ports
Merenkulkijankatu 1
00980 Helsinki
Finland

Email:    heli.harri@fi.abb.com
Tel:         +358503358072

 

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