Marine solutions and services

A new pragmatism is settling over shipping as it reviews its options on decarbonization for 2026, with the focus firmly on investing in fuel efficiency and flexibility.

As the presidency of ABB’s Marine & Ports division changes hands after almost a decade, Juha Koskela and Rune Braastad explain a significant evolution in the role of the business in the maritime industry.

The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions.

• ABB will supply comprehensive hybrid-electric propulsion packages for Washington State Hybrid-Electric 160 Auto Ferry Program
• End-to-end system will optimize vessel reliability and efficiency and enable zero-emission operations in port and on short routes
• Order initiates a Washington State Ferries’ newbuild plan that recommends 16 hybrid-electric vessels by 2040

• ABB’s integrated power and propulsion solution will be implemented in the new Polar Max icebreaker, which is being constructed for Canada by Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and Davie Shipbuilding in Quebec
• The icebreaker is expected to enter service by 2030 as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), in which Davie is a strategic partner
• 18MW of Azipod® propulsion power will ensure industry-leading performance in North American ice-covered waters

• ABB to supply power distribution and propulsion systems for seven all-electric ferries owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) in Scotland
• Distributed solution to meet power requirements on board ferries in a compact setting
• ABB will also provide shore connection technology for multiple CMAL ferry terminals to support smooth power supply from the grid while minimizing environmental impact and energy costs

A better understanding of how people and automation work together is key to enabling the ‘digital crew member’ to reach its full potential in enhancing ship safety and efficiency.

• First floating storage and regasification unit for Singapore will feature complete power and propulsion system from ABB

• The project consolidates collaboration between ABB and Hanwha Ocean spanning extensive work across LNG carrier projects
• Advanced facility is a strategic investment in Singapore’s energy infrastructure and key part of the city state's energy transition strategy

• Memorandum of Understanding signed to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and other next-generation nuclear solutions for the maritime market
• Agreement follows an existing MoU between Blykalla and ABB on SMRs to support Sweden’s clean electricity requirements
• Lead-cooled SMR has already been identified as highly promising shipboard solution amid growing calls for nuclear power in maritime

• Joint venture formally established to expand OVERSEA™ collaboration and facilitate future-proof vessel performance management capabilities
• OVERSEA™ solution combines ship operation expertise with advanced analytics to optimize vessel performance
• Digital offering collecting and analyzing data on board vessels worldwide

As maritime decarbonization advances, optimizing ship energy efficiency becomes ever more critical to enable change, says Charlotte Nonnemann, new Vice President Regulatory & Public Affairs, Marine Systems at ABB’s Marine & Ports division.

As maritime decarbonization advances, optimizing ship energy efficiency becomes ever more critical to enable change, says Charlotte Nonnemann, new Vice President Regulatory & Public Affairs, Marine Systems at ABB’s Marine & Ports division.

Changing attitudes towards nuclear power are reflected in accelerating engagement by maritime stakeholders with the potential of small modular reactors.

Commitments from the International Maritime Organization to drive decarbonization have also included the reduction of underwater radiated noise – addressing a separate harm that ships cause to the marine environment.

• ABB’s technology supports functional energy integration and is tailored for the operational needs of nine shuttle tankers
• Marks ABB’s largest order specifying the Onboard DC Grid™ power system platform for shuttle tanker segment, under contract with Samsung Heavy Industries
• Offers high redundancy and integrated energy management in low-voltage installations, making it a versatile solution for a growing number of ship types

SeaFjord Energy and ABB received the accolade for their innovative e-bunker vessel concept at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards in Amsterdam on June 24.