ABB’s First Azipod D Unit Begins Operation
An 8,000 kW rescue tug, the first vessel installed with ABB’s Azipod D electric propulsion system, has been delivered by Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard to customer Guangzhou Salvage Bureau, a division of the Chinese Ministry of Transport. Before delivery, the rescue tug was tested in sea trials where it exceeded design targets in bollard pull, fuel economy, maneuverability and low-load performance, ABB said. The vessel’s captain, Shaohua Liu, said, “We are really impressed with the vessel’s performance. Response time and maneuverability, both of which are critical in our operations, are excellent.
ABB to Talk Productivity, Energy Efficiency, Investment, at Shangai's Marintec 2013
The power of integration - Sevan project, a case study. ABB will outline a complete solution for power, propulsion, automation and vessel control, including advances in power technology, Azipod propulsion, automation and how a single supplier can streamline the process. Update on next generation power solutions for shipboard application – to include status report on new classification notation, plus a case study on the first ferry project to feature Onboard DC Grid. An early mover in China; ABB China marks a decade of profound change for marine and offshore at ABB and in the region. With Azipod C production now centred in Shanghai, this is a chance to review our extensive reference list…
ABB Turbocharging's Growth in China
Localization of A100 turbocharger technology latest landmark in ABB’s China commitment. Over a period of almost 40 years, ABB Turbocharging can claim always to have met developments in the Chinese market for large turbochargers with an appropriate local response. At the Marintec 2011 marine trade show in Shanghai, the company announced its latest move: the start of production in China of its most modern high pressure single stage turbocharger for low speed 2-stroke engines, the A100-L.
