Container Vessels

For container vessels, ABB offers two basic power concepts designed to maximize fuel-efficiency and reduce emissions - one aimed at large 8000+TEU vessels, and the other for smaller feeder vessels in the 2000 TEU range. As a total system integrator we take full responsibility throughout all project phases, and you benefit from single-supply efficiency and reliability.

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Press release

ABB to power Samskip’s new hydrogen-fueled container vessels

ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s hydrogen-powered container vessels

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

Watch this TechTalk to learn how dry cargo ship owners and operators can meet current and future legal, IMO and class requirements.

Web story

ABB’s OCTOPUS advisory system predicts safer, more efficient ship performance

The predictive power behind ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to monitor and forecast vessel motions is now so evolved that it is tackling some of the most profound safety and efficiency challenges in shipping.

Group press 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

Generations: Technical insight

The path to a carbon-free maritime industry: investments and innovation

Globally, the maritime industry remains dominated by diesel-power, but a significant shift in energy sources is underway. Learn how this can be addressed for different vessel types.

Generations: Technical insight

Taking the next steps to efficiency with shaft generation solutions

This article presents the achievements of ABB shaft generator solutions and the outlook for advanced applications of shaft generators.

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.

Generations article

No more loss of containers

Vessel response forecasting, earlier mostly used in complex offshore operations, is nowadays also introduced in the container shipping industry with the aim to improve the safety of the vessel, its crew and the cargo.

Genrations article

The reality of autonomous shipping

"If for example machine-assisted viewing gains acceptance, requirements for line-of-sight from the bridge could be relaxed, and container ships could take more containers." Read on.

Concept study

PERFECt II ship

Learn more about the visionary electric project PERFECt II, that is designed to compete with existing ULCCs on both efficiency and carrying capacity.

Press release

PERFECt phase II readies COGES LNG boxship for the order book

 At the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo today, project partners ABB, OMT, GTT, Caterpillar’s Solar Turbines, CMA CGM, its subsidiary CMA Ships, and DNV GL, presented the results of phase II of the PERFECt joint industry project (JIP). Phase II of the project looked to validate the phase I results and develop the concept to a “ready to order” stage.

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Two examples of system grids for container vessels

Container vessel example with AC solutions


Container feeder vessel can be equipped with ABB's AC system and shaft generator system. By using the energy efficient main engine to generate electrical power (PTO) to extend the auxiliary generator lifecycle and improve EEDI performance. The system can boost the main propulsion shaft (PTI), and also provide power take home (PTH) for an extra ship safety redundancy.  		       

 

Container vessel example with Onboard DC Grid™


The container feeder vessel can also be equipped with the modular power system platform, Onboard DC Grid™. In the example above, the container vessel contains two different power sources, including both a high power fuel cell system and an energy storage system. This allows for both a hybrid-electric grid as well as a fully electric one. The vessel can both be equipped with our shaft generator or, for increased maneuverability as well as energy efficiency, the Azipod® propulsion system, like shown above.		       

 

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Michael D. Christensen

Executive Key Account Manager
VP Global Sales,
Container, Ro-Ro, Bulk & Car-Carriers

michael.d.christensen@dk.abb.com
+45 44 50 49 02


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