Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has signed a partnership settlement with ABB to speed up the decarbonization and digitalization of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.
Targeting elevated security and effectivity, the settlement covers 14 current ships and an additional 4 vessels due for supply from 2025 to 2028.
The first section of the partnership features a 10-year Azipod propulsion service settlement for the fleet, offering environment friendly preventive upkeep to help security and maximize vessel availability in addition to quick turnaround for deliberate Azipod propulsion upkeep.
In addition, ABB will provide modernization of the propulsion management system for 11 vessels, and shore connection installations on board 4 ships.
With these deliberate installations your entire Norwegian Cruise Line fleet can connect with shoreside energy provide for emissions-free operations whereas in port.
“With ABB’s support, we will accelerate the decarbonization and digitalization of our fleet, taking our operations another step forward towards a sustainable future,” mentioned Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President, Vessel Operations, Holdings.
“Through this collaboration, we will help NCLH to achieve safer and more efficient vessel operations while, more broadly, contributing to maritime decarbonization,” added Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports.
Based within the United States, NCLH operates vessels underneath three wholly owned subsidiaries: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, all of which incorporate and make the most of ABB applied sciences.
