Service Operation Vessel (SOV)

We offer a comprehensive spectrum of offerings for service operation vessels for efficient energy consumption, as well as safe and precise operations.

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Related highlights

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ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS widens operating window for wind farm development

Offshore wind turbines have become larger and are operating in deeper waters than ever before. They are also continuously exposed to extreme weather and erosion. Innovative planning software can increase vessel operation uptime when deploying robots and service engineers.

Generations: Business insight

The man from ATLANTIS: driving the offshore wind power transformation

Dr. Andry Maykol Pinto is on a mission to make offshore wind power truly sustainable. He is the Project Coordinator for the EU funded ATLANTIS initiative, which is testing technology with the ability to transform wind farm operation and maintenance.

Web story

Azipod® propulsion: delivering efficiency to offshore energy

Today, as the ocean energy industry shifts to sustainable mode, demand for Azipod® propulsion offshore continues, driven by performance from 360-degree rotating podded propulsors, high reliability and reduced fuel consumption.

Press release

ABB’s OCTOPUS software finds smart way to increase wind vessel uptime by 35 percent

With ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS and robotic maintenance working together, windfarm vessels’ working hours could increase by over a third, analysis calculates

Recorded webinar

ABB TechTalks: U.S. Offshore Wind Vessels - Building a Sustainable Fleet for a Sustainable World

United States Energy Secretary Granholm recently announced an ambitious goal of achieving 30GW Offshore Wind Deployment by 2030. Join us to learn how our panelists see the path moving forward.

Web story & video

Onboard DC Grid™: flexible power distribution for modern vessel operations

As the energy sources available to the maritime industry evolve, so must the power platform enabling them. ABB’s Onboard DC Grid™ is a flexible power distribution system delivering efficiency gains to the ships of today and futureproofing them for the challenges of tomorrow.

Group press release

ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea

From its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in global shipping today, Azipod® propulsion has revolutionized marine transport with its unparalleled performance, efficiency, sustainability and reliability.

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ABB OCTOPUS software provides real-time decision support for vessels servicing the offshore wind sector

Deep waters and rough seas challenge safe carriage of massive offshore windmill parts to installation sites. Heavy lift vessel owners such as OHT increasingly turn to ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS for decision support that enables safe, efficient operations.

Generations - Technical insight

Tube-based model predictive control for dynamic positioning of marine vessels

This paper focuses on the design of a robust model predictive control (MPC) law for dynamic positioning (DP) of marine vessels in the presence of actuator saturation and environmental disturbances.

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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

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

ABB technology allowing integration of batteries receives major vote of confidence as Louis Dreyfus Armateurs orders second wind farm service vessel featuring a wide scope of ABB’s solutions.

Press release

ABB’s Onboard DC Grid enables integration of energy storage on specialized hybrid wind farm vessel

ABB will optimize the safety and environmental credentials of a new Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) by installing Onboard DC Grid power distribution to enable the cost-efficient integration of batteries. 

Key reference

Wind of Change


A highly safe wind farm vessel equipped with hybrid power system onboard.

The vessel is fitted with ABB's power and distribution system Onboard DC Grid™,  Energy storage system and PEMS™ - Power and Energy Management System.

Read more about Wind of Change here.

Recommended offerings

Power and propulsion

Power system platform
Onboard DC Grid™

Preferred solution for low to medium power range. Combine the advantage of AC components with a new smart DC distribution.
Battery solution
Energy Storage System (ESS)

Integrate battery power with other energy sources, to save fuel, increase safety, and reduce maintenance and engine running.
Power supply solution
Fuel Cell

Enables zero emission operations, in combination with Energy Storage System (ESS).
Battery solution
Containerized Maritime Energy Storage

Easy-to-install solution for retrofitting existing vessel with batteries, which enable fuel savings, increased safety, and reduced maintenance and engine running time.
Propulsion solution
Azipod® electric propulsion

Ensure an innovative, safe, efficient, environmental friendly and sustainable operation with unique maneuverability, featuring gearless technology and minimum number of critical components and a submerged pod, housing the electric drive motor.
Vessel jacking system
Jacking Control System

A VFD driven jacking system including controlled start-up operations and accurate and precise speed control, resulting in improved efficiency.
Power charging solution
Shore connection

Onboard installed shore connection and shore side power

Digital

Bridge system
ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control

An intelligent maneuvering and control system for safer and more efficient ship operations. Together with ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision, this is the next generation Dynamic Position system and open water autopiloting.
Remote operations management
Smart Asset Management System

24/7 service, support and security with the support from the constant vessel monitoring team in ABB, enabled by the ABB Ability™ Remote Diagnostic System for Marine.
Automation platform
ABB Ability™ 800xA Integrated Automation System

Cost efficient integration of all systems, including the power control systems, ensuring a single, user-friendly user environment
Cyber security
ABB Ability™ Cyber Security Services

Identify threats. Automate compliance. Ensure reliability.
Bridge system
ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision

A situational awareness solution offering multiple real-time visualizations, ensuring increased safety and efficiency through increased visibility from the bridge.
Bridge system
ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System - OCTOPUS

An advisory system guides the seafarers to take quick knowledge based decisions to improve availability and safety of the vessel, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Power and control system
PEMS™ - Power and Energy Management System

Enabled optimal usage of the vessel's total energy distribution in a safe, energy efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Fleet Support Center as a Service
OVERSEA

A service by ABB Marine & Ports and Wallenius Marine that combines the benefits of digitalization and centralized shore support team available to support the customers with actions for improved performance, with analysis and reporting, as well as with on-demand service.

Jostein Thue

Vessel Type Responsible,
Offshore Wind Vessels

jostein.thue@no.abb.com
+47 952 91 389
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