With the electrical drive motor located in a submerged pod exterior the ship hull, the Azipod system can rotate 360 levels, considerably growing maneuverability and working effectivity of a vessel and reducing gasoline consumption by as much as 20 % in comparison with typical shaftline programs.{Image: ABB]
ABB has received an order value round $150 million to ship a complete scope of applied sciences for 5 next-generation cruise ships on order at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Each cruise ship can be powered by twin Azipod electrical propulsion. In whole, the ten models can have a propulsion energy of 178 megawatts (238,700 horsepower). Part of the order contains the biggest and strongest Azipod propulsion models ever to be put in at Fincantieri, score at 20 megawatts every.
Each vessel may even characteristic ABB’s built-in electrical energy plant setup, encompassing mills, drives, switchboards, propulsion transformers and a remote-control system to maneuver the Azipod models from the bridge. Combining Azipod propulsion with the electrical energy plant permits the configuration of all related tools for optimized efficiency, leading to elevated effectivity and sustainability of operations.
The vessels will enter service between 2023 and 2026.
“We look forward to collaborating with Fincantieri on these world-class vessels, setting them on course for eco-conscious cruising,” stated Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports. “Today’s passengers count on sustainable journeys, and we’re honored to assist Fincantieri’s environmental objectives with our know-how that stands for innovation and effectivity like no different.
“Our collaboration with ABB spans over two decades, with the first Azipod propulsion installation at Fincantieri dating back to the late 1990s,” stated Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager Merchant Ships Division, Fincantieri. “Today, we are taking further advancements in our commitment to environmentally friendly shipping, and we are delighted to once again work with a trusted partner whose solutions have over the years delivered superior performance, reliability, safety and sustainability gains for the cruise segment.”
