ABB to Supply UK Shore Power Connection
ABB has won an order with Portsmouth International Port to supply a shore connection solution for visiting ferries and cruise ships.
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ABB to Supply Electric Propulsion to Cruise Newbuilds
ABB has secured an order of around $150 million to deliver a comprehensive scope of technologies to power next-generation cruise ships built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. ABB will equip five newbuild vessels with Azipod electric propulsion, which has a proven ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption on board. Each cruise ship will be powered by twin Azipod units, bringing the
Read moreFirst Ever Cruise Ship to Sail on Battery Power
The moment – when the brand new expedition cruise ship moved through the water silent and completely emission free, powered only by her large battery packs – was captured off the west coast of Norway. Specially designed for some of the most spectacular waters of the planet, MS Roald Amundsen features groundbreaking green technology such as the large battery packs
Read moreDead Fish to Power Hurtigruten Ships
In what is the largest ever global contract for supply of liquefied biogas (LBG) to a shipping operator, Hurtigruten and Biokraft have entered into a 7.5-year deal. The partnership includes near-daily delivery of biogas produced from organic waste to Hurtigruten ships, the first cruise ships in the world to be powered by fossil-free LBG. This is a large and significant
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