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ABB Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for Delaware River’s New Ferry

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Hybrid-electric system supports Delaware River and Bay Authority ’s push to cut emissions and fuel use on the Lewes–Cape May route One of North America’s...
Electric

ABB to Power Orange Marine’s New Cable Repair Vessels

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ABB's integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation package will be installed on two new cable repair vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029 ABB...
Battery Technology

Corvus Energy Battery Systems for New Washington State Ferries

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ABB Marine & Ports selects Corvus Energy ESS battery systems for new hybrid-electric vessels at Washington State Ferries, with an option for a third...
Battery Technology

ABB to Power Four New Hybrid-Electric Ferries for British Columbia

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Next-generation ferries equipped with ABB systems for safer, greener, and more efficient operations. ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has been selected...
Electric

PaxOcean and ABB Reach Key Milestone on Singapore’s First Fully Electric Tug

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ABB-powered fully electric tug PXO-ACE-1 completes commissioning ahead of its planned April 2026 deployment PaxOcean Group and ABB have reached a major project milestone in their...
Port & Harbour

ABB Awarded World’s Largest Shore Power Project in Rotterdam

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ABB has entered into contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture of the Port of Rotterdam and Netherlands-headquartered energy company Eneco, to...
Hydrogen

ABB and HDF Energy Partner on High-Power Fuel Cells for Large Vessels

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ABB and HDF Energy sign a joint development agreement to advance a high-power fuel cell system for marine applications. The collaboration aims to enable...
Electric

ABB Powers Busan Port Authority’s First State-Owned All-Electric Ferry

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Demonstrating a major milestone in South Korea’s maritime decarbonisation strategy, the Busan Port Authority (BPA) announce the launch of the nation’s first state-owned, all-electric...
Dynamic Positioning Systems

ABB Validates New DP2 Technology Aboard WTIV Norse Wind

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ABB has verified a major advancement in vessel Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology, following successful Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) proving trials and sea...
Power & Propulsion

ABB to Supply Electric Power and Propulsion for Polar Max Icebreaker

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ABB has signed a contract with Helsinki Shipyard to provide a full electric power and propulsion system for the Polar Max icebreaker, scheduled for...
Electric

ABB to Deliver Electric Propulsion and Shore Power for CMAL Ferries

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Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. has selected ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, to deliver advanced power distribution and electric propulsion solutions...
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ABB’s Automation and Electrification Solutions for Green Ammonia FPSO

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ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and deliver advanced automation and...
Hydrogen

ABB Fuel Cell Technology for World’s First Hydrogen Superyacht

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ABB, the global leader in marine electrification and automation, has successfully integrated its multi-megawatt fuel cell system onboard the 118.8-meter superyacht Breakthrough. Launched in May 2025 by Dutch master yacht...
Electric

ABB Launches Compact, high-power Electric Marine Motor

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ABB announce the launch of the AMXE Marine Motor, a next-generation electric propulsion solution engineered to withstand the tough conditions at sea, including continuous...
Power & Propulsion

Helsinki Ferry Retrofitted with ABB’s Next-Generation Propulsion drive

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The iconic passenger ferry M/S Suomenlinna II, a vital link for Helsinki’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Suomenlinna, has been retrofitted with ABB’s cutting-edge ACS880LC drive. This...
Electric

ABB Strengthens Marine Electrification Business Acquiring BrightLoop

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ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French pioneer in advanced power electronics, accelerating its...
Power & Propulsion

MARIN Validation Confirms ABB Dynafin Propulsion Delivers Efficiency Gains

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MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), the globally recognised maritime R&D facility, has completed comprehensive validation testing confirming that ABB's Dynafin ™ propulsion concept achieves real-world efficiency gains matching...
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ABB Marine Advisory System selected to optimise AAL Shipping’s Super B-Class fleet

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AAL Shipping, a multiple award-winning project heavy lift cargo operator headquartered in Singapore has chosen ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System to enhance...
Ferries

All American Marine To Build Hybrid Passenger Vessel For Harbor Breeze Cruises

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All American Marine, together with Harbor Breeze Cruises, announce their agreement to design and construct a new state-of-the-art 108’ x 32.5’ hybrid passenger vessel....
Research Vessel

All American Marine to Build Hybrid Ocean Sampling Vessel

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All American Marine (AAM), a leader in constructing vessels with hybrid and electric propulsion systems, is excited to announce that it has secured a...
e-Bunker Vessel

ABB Propulsion For Seafjord Energy Pioneering e-Bunker Vessel

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ABB's power and propulsion solution was chosen by SeaFjord Energy, a Swedish innovator in marine energy solutions, for a pioneering e-bunker vessel concept that...
Power & Propulsion

ABB Propulsion System For NKT’s Advanced Cable Layer

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ABB has reinforced its longstanding relationship with NKT by securing a contract for the integrated power and propulsion system onboard the owner's latest highly...
Electric

ABB retrofits MS Amera with DC technology and shore connection

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To further improve the efficiency and sustainability of its fleet, Germany-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen has modernized its 205-meter, 835-passenger capacity ship MS Amera....
Electric

First Electric Tug In USA Powered By ABB Propulsion

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The ABB powered all-electric tug eWolf has been christened this week at the Port of San Diego, California, marking a new chapter in vessel...
Electric

Crowley Christens eWolf Electric Tug

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Crowley christened the eWolf, America’s first all electric tug on the 25 June 2024. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat...
Power & Propulsion

ABB introduces Optimal Speed Routing to enhance fuel efficiency

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ABB has introduced a new feature to its Routing Services portfolio that will allow vessel owners to manage fuel costs on a through-voyage basis...
Port & Harbour

Zinus will deliver Charging Towers to Auckland Transport with ABB

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Zinus, a leading provider of innovative marine charging and shore power solutions, proudly announces its landmark achievement in securing the first large commercial contract...
Electric

ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry

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ABB has been selected by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) to supply a comprehensive grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will...
Ship & Boat Building

Crowley Accepts Delivery of eWolf, the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the U.S.

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Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and...
Electronics & Communication

ABB to acquire weather routing business to expand marine software portfolio

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ABB announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire the shipping business of DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc. (hereinafter DTN...
Battery Technology

Pioneering the Future of Public Transportation through AT Ferry Electrification

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In an exciting development that signifies a monumental leap towards sustainable urban mobility, Singer Electric proudly announces their collaboration with global giant ABB for...
Electric

ABB supplies world-first maritime megawatt charging system for Auckland Transport’s new electric ferries

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ABB has secured a contract with Auckland Transport (AT) to deliver the maritime world’s first megawatt charging system (MCS) to recharge electric ferries using...
Power & Propulsion

ABB to supply ice-classed Azipod® propulsion for new polar research vessel

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ABB has received an order from the Guangzhou Shipyard International to supply Azipod® DI propulsion system for the new compact icebreaker of China’s Institute...
Power & Propulsion

ABB Azipod® propulsion to power Spanish Navy flagship in a breakthrough retrofit contract

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ABB has secured a breakthrough contract with the Spanish state-owned Navantia shipbuilding company to retrofit the Spanish Navy flagship, Juan Carlos I with an electrical propulsion...
Electric

ABB drives emission-free river commute in Lisbon with first all-electric ferry

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The first of ten new, all-electric ferries opens a new age of emission-free commuter services along Lisbon’s Tagus River, in the latest example of...
Power & Propulsion

ABB to maximize fuel efficiency on world’s first CO2 carriers for Northern Lights carbon capture project

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ABB has been selected to deliver the shaft generator system with permanent magnet technology for the first dedicated CO2-storage vessels ever to be built....
Ferries

ABB and Incat Tasmania Sign Letter of Intent To Develop Lightweight Hybrid-Electric Ferry

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ABB and Incat Tasmania will explore building an electric ferry with hybrid-electric propulsion which could transition to battery power as shore charging becomes available....
Dual Fuel

ABB and MAN to collaborate on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions for LNG carriers

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ABB and German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions have set a course to work together on helping a key segment of global shipping ease...
Electronics & Communication

ABB and Wallenius Marine introduce pioneering digital offering driving efficiency gains for ships

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ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine today introduced OVERSEA – the maritime industry’s first digital offering and fleet support center available as a service....
Jackup

ABB wins Azipod® propulsion and integrated systems order for Van Oord offshore wind installation Jack Up Vessel

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ABB has secured a contract with Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China to supply an integrated power, automation and propulsion system for a newbuild...
Electric

ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations

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The electric tugboat Taiga is the result of a collaboration between Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and e5 Lab Inc., a Japanese consortium with the...
Electronics & Communication

ABB’s integrated ship operating systems receive key cyber security certification from DNV

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The certification confirms ABB’s cyber security solutions meet DNV’s ‘Cyber Secure SP1’ requirements based on the internationally recognised standard for control system cyber security,...
Electric

ABB to power world’s first hybrid-electric biomass fuel carriers

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ABB’s power distribution technology selected by IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. for hybrid-electric propulsion vessel called ROBOSHIPInitiated by Japanese shipping consortium e5 Lab Inc.,...
Ship & Boat Building

Master Boat Builders Announces Delivery of “Spartan” Hybrid Tugboat for Seabulk

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Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that earlier this month, Spartan, an electric-hybrid tugboat was delivered to Seabulk. This modern and unique tug was built...
Monitoring

ABB and PONANT enter 10-year MarineCare service agreement for increased vessel safety and uptime

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Le Commandant Charcot, which recently became the first exploration cruise ship to reach the geographic North Pole, has signed up for ABB MarineCare services...
Offshore Wind

ABB wins systems order for Eneti’s next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessels

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The two $330 million wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) will be delivered to Monaco-based offshore wind construction player Eneti Inc. from the South Korean...
Electric

ABB technology ensures fast charging for Amsterdam’s new electric ferries

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ABB’s advanced power conversion modules will enable automated fast charging for five new electric ferries operating round-the-clock crossing the North Sea Canal Retiring diesel ferries...
Power & Propulsion

ABB’s Azipod® propulsion factory in Shanghai marks 10-year anniversary

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ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion, introduced 30 years ago, has revolutionized the marine transport with its unparalleled maneuverability and efficiency. First seen on cruise ships...
Power & Propulsion

ABB to become technology partner for world’s first methanol-hydrogen fuel cell towboat

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ABB Marine & Ports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maritime Partners LLC (MP), Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) and e1 Marine...
Power & Propulsion

ABB Azipod® propulsion wins Finnish Engineering Award

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The largest organization for academic engineers and architects in Finland, TEK, presents the annual Finnish Engineering Award for a creditable innovation and practical application...
Electric

ABB containerized energy storage offers plug-in battery power for a wide range of ships

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• The Containerized Energy Storage System (ESS) integrates sustainable battery power for existing ships in a standard 20ft container • All-inclusive pre-assembled unit for easier...
Port & Harbour

ABB to fit Tallink Megastar ferry with shore connection for emission-free port stays

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ABB’s comprehensive shore connection solution will allow Tallink shuttle vessel Megastar to plug into the local grid for quiet and emission-free overnight layovers in...
Electric

ABB TO POWER FIRST FULLY ELECTRIC U.S. TUGBOAT FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND ZERO-EMISSION OPERATIONS

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ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the...
Power & Propulsion

Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract

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Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore...
Oil and Gas

The Fixed Facilities Alliance Delivers Record-Breaking Platform to the Hod Field From Aker Solutions’ Yard in Verdal

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oday, the topside of the normally unmanned wellhead platform for the Hod field is transported from Aker Solutions in Verdal to the Aker BP...
Electric

Crowley Will Build and Operate the First Fully Electric U.S. Tugboat

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Zero Emissions Ship Assist and Escort Tug eWolf to Serve Port of San Diego Pioneers of innovative, high-powered ship assist tugboats, Crowley Maritime Corporation will...
Power & Propulsion

ABB FURTHER ENHANCES EFFICIENCY OF AZIPOD® ELECTRIC PROPULSION WITH DIGITAL SOLUTION

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Already delivering decisive efficiency gains to an ever-increasing variety of ship types, ABB Azipod® electric propulsion now benefits from an automated steering function that...
Hydrogen

EVALUATING HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS FOR CONTAINER VESSEL CONCEPT

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The cooperation on a container vessel concept to facilitate green energy power solutions was recently announced. The partners are now evaluating the use of...
Autonomous Vessels

ABB and Keppel O&M reach key autonomy milestone with remote vessel operation trial in Port of Singapore

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ABB, together with Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has successfully carried out South Asia’s first remote joystick control of a tugboat...
Ferries

BUREAU VERITAS CLASSES NEW URBAN ELECTRIC FERRIES IN PORTUGAL

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10 NEW ELECTRIC FERRIES WILL TRANSPORT 9 MILLION PASSENGERS ANNUALLY ACROSS THE TAGUS RIVER IN LISBON Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection,...
Crew Transfer Vessels

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

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

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

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From its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in global shipping today, Azipod® propulsion has revolutionized marine transport with its unparalleled...
Power & Propulsion

ABB technology to support iconic U.S. ferry’s move to hybrid-electric operations

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Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has committed to an integrated hybrid-electric power and propulsion solution from ABB for its new vessel, in a...
Marine Electronics

United Wind takes ABB advisory software fleetwide to boost safety and efficiency of operations

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United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will rely on ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to support real-time decision making as it...
Ferries

ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry

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ABB has secured a contract with Haemin Heavy Industries shipyard to provide a complete power and propulsion solution for Busan Port Authority’s first all-electric...

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