Extensions, upgrades and retrofits

Retrofitting has given ship owners the flexibility to adapt existing vessels to rapid market changes and become more sustainable in response to new safety and environmental regulatory demands.

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We update or retrofit equipment installed on earlier vessel generations so the systems operate at maximum efficiency and extend their lifespan. In many cases the performance and reliability of the system is improved considerably after an upgrade or retrofit. In addition, spare parts can be delivered to new equipment more quickly than is the case for obsolete machinery.
We also perform energy efficiency retrofits to increase the vessel's operational flexibility and minimize fuel consumption.

Highlights

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Setting sail for excellence with ABB: Celestyal Journey to benefit from transformative technology upgrade

The Celestyal Cruises flagship is upgrading key drive technologies in a modernization that will increase efficiency.

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Breathing new life into an old favorite

Everyone likes to see the old familiar vessels, but without the noise and the smoke from diesel engines. Lake Maggiore in Italy is one of the most famous and picturesque in the world, and the San Cristoforo ferry has been a highly visible and much loved local fixture for decades.

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ABB to equip twelve Himalaya Shipping bulk carriers with shaft generator solutions for maximum efficiency

ABB technology will improve the energy efficiency of ultra-large bulk carriers by up to 4 percent while saving about 20 percent of space on board compared to a conventional solution

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ABB containerized energy storage offers plug-in battery power for a wide range of ships

The Containerized Energy Storage System (ESS) integrates sustainable battery power for existing ships in a standard 20ft container

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ABB to fit Tallink Megastar ferry with shore connection for emission-free port stays

ABB’s comprehensive shore connection solution will allow Tallink shuttle vessel Megastar to plug into the local grid for quiet and emission-free overnight layovers in the Port of Tallinn.

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Iconic Italian Lake Maggiore ferry gets hybrid retrofit with ABB technology

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

Inauguration of Tycho Brahe and Aurora marks successful completion of a high-profile conversion project with ABB’s technology at its heart.

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ABB upgrades Canadian coast guard ships

Life-cycle report

For retrofit projects, ABB carries out a life-cycle audit whose results generate a proposal for the most cost-efficient retrofit plan. The life-cycle report is accompanied by a detailed cost analysis and a practical implementation plan.

We handle the entire retrofit project

Whether basic essential improvements, upgrades or extensions are required, we handle every phase of the retrofit project - from design and engineering, to manufacturing new and/or reconditioning existing equipment, to installation, commissioning and the training of the crew.