ABB Azipod propulsion device
Two 21,500 dwt self-unloaders on order for Germany’s Oldendorff Carriers will certainly be the very first mass service providers to include ABB’s Azipod electrical propulsion.
The vessels are established for distribution to Oldendorff Carriers in 2021 from the Chengxi Shipyard inChina Each will certainly include 2 1.9 MW Azipod systems. Additinally, ABB will certainly additionally provide a wide variety of electrical, electronic and also linked remedies for every ship, consisting of major diesel-electric nuclear power plant, generators, bow thruster electric motors, transformers, switchboards and also the power monitoring system for propulsion and also freight handling.
“The choice of Azipod electric propulsion system has reduced the investment costs dramatically as the vessels are already equipped with high power generation required for self-unloading/loading cargo handling,” claims Jan Henneberg, Newbuilding Manager,Oldendorff Carriers “These shuttle vessels must perform reliably over an extended period at maximum efficiency, and need to be especially maneuverable in shallow waters.”
“This is a significant breakthrough for Azipod propulsion, reaching a ship type that some suggested would always remain closed to podded propulsion,” claims Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & &Ports “We are especially pleased to add Oldendorff Carriers as an Azipod propulsion reference, considering its reputation for building and operating high quality, reliable and environmentally-friendly ships.”
The newbuild vessels have actually been created by Shanghai- based CS Marine layout firm along withOldendorff Carriers They will certainly have the ability to dump freight making use of an integrated conveyor system and also without the demand for aid from shoreside tools or workers.
Oldendorff Carriers will certainly release the vessels for transshipment procedures– transfer of freight offshore from oceangoing vessels prior to distribution to the last location.
Once in procedure, the vessels will certainly be amongst over 1,000 ships linked to ABB Ability joint procedure facilities worldwide where ABB professionals keep track of functional shipboard systems and also use 24/7 remote assistance. The vessels will certainly utilize the ABB Ability Remote Diagnostic System, which releases sensor-driven onboard surveillance software application that totally incorporates with analytics onto land.
