Dry Cargo Vessels

 

The sea-borne transport industry continues to grow, creating a need for bigger and faster vessels. Coupled with the rise in fuel costs and regulatory changes, this has brought energy efficiency into focus in the dry cargo segment. Our advanced technologies can help you reduce fuel costs and lower emissions across your operations.

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ABB products are produced worldwide at own factories with high certified quality and competitive prices.

Operational efficiency

Low operational cost enabled by intelligent pre-specified electrical systems optimizing ship design.

Advanced technology with competitive price

Economical flexibility and safety for operation enabled by customized system development with measurable payback time.

Highlights

Press release

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

ABB has secured its first order from COSCO Shipping, to equip 10 container vessels with permanent magnet shaft generator systems
Group web story

ABB leads with technology for greener shipping on World Maritime Day

With its comprehensive offering of integrated systems and technologies, ABB is helping the marine industry become more sustainable.

Generations: Business insight

Azipod® propulsion – for the next generation of cargo ships

Embarking on a new chapter in Azipod® propulsion history, in 2019 ABB entered a new market segment with an order to install Azipod® electric propulsion on two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company, Oldendorff Carriers.

Press release

ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels

C-CAMs is a user-friendly solution that automates and integrates control, alarm and monitoring of critical systems on board. Designed for merchant marine applications, the solution is the first of its kind to offer access to system data via mobile devices.
Recorded webinar

ABB TechTalks: Next generation of Fully Electric and Hybrid systems for Dry Cargo Vessels

Ship owners and builders are facing constant challenges to meet and exceed the current and future demands from legislations, IMO and classification societies in order to cope with the sustainable protocols. Join to learn how to meet the requirements.

Press release

ABB Azipod® electric propulsion makes bulk carrier debut in Oldendorff ship delivery

China’s Chengxi Shipyard hands over the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds after both owner and builder highlight successful installation and commissioning for Azipod® propulsion

Web story

Going hybrid and electric: merchant shipping’s sustainable route-finder

Zero-emission operation dry cargo ship enabled by hybrid and electric solutions – distant dream or commercially viable proposition? Discuss.

Group release

ABB brings fuel cell technology a step closer to powering large ships

ABB signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels
Press release

First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier

 ABB enters new market segment with order to install Azipod® electric propulsion on board two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company Oldendorff Carriers.
Electric solution

Waste heat recovery: Lower costs, smaller environmental footprint

The employment of a waste heat recovery system (WHRS) to increase energy output onboard ships is becoming an increasingly viable means of reducing fuel costs.
Infographic

Waste heat recovery explained

Learn how the recovered energy, which is typically up to 4% of the main propulsion shaft’s power output, is converted for electricity.

 

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Michael D. Christensen

VP Global Sales,
Dry Cargo Vessels

michael.d.christensen@dk.abb.com
+45 20 12 08 48

 

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