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PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for Grand Tour, a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel being built for offshore contractor Allseas.

11th August 2026

ABB powers new offshore wind vessel

11th August 2026

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

ABB has agreed to acquire Norwegian marine automation specialist Høglund in a move that will strengthen its marine automation offering and support further growth across a broad range of vessel segments.

29th June 2026

ABB expands marine automation portfolio

29th June 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABB has completed a major modernisation of propulsion drives across nine LNG carriers owned by CoolCo, extending their operational lifetime by more than ten years while minimising operational impact.

26th March 2026

ABB upgrades CoolCo LNG drives

26th March 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ABB and HDF Energy have signed a joint development agreement to develop a high-power fuel cell unit for marine applications, targeting megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cells suitable for a wide range of vessel…

15th December 2025

ABB and HDF Energy set course for commercial marine hydrogen fuel cells by 2030

15th December 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Everllence has struck a landmark deal with ABB and OceanWings to jointly develop a wind-assisted propulsion system for LNG carriers and future cargo vessels.

1st October 2025

Wind-assisted propulsion for LNG carriers

1st October 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

A Helsinki passenger ferry has been retrofitted with next-generation ABB vessel propulsion technology, with the aim of securing reliable service and energy efficiency for the years ahead.

27th May 2025

A next generation module-based retrofit

27th May 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The global market for shore power is projected to exceed $10 billion by 2034 according to a new report released today.

14th April 2025

Shore power market set to exceed $10 billion in less than a decade

14th April 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Maritime research institute Marin has confirmed that the efficiency levels modelled for ABB’s Dynafin propulsion system translate to real-world performance gains.

2nd April 2025

Marin confirms ABB Dynafin efficiency

2nd April 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries to equip 15 LNG carriers with its permanent magnet shaft generator technology.

11th September 2024

ABB secures magnet shaft generator deal

11th September 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

As the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, companies like ABB are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transformation. Juha Koskela (pictured), president of ABB’s global marine and ports business,…

11th September 2024

EXCLUSIVE: ABB’s holistic approach to sustainability and digitalisation

11th September 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Danish tanker operator Tärntank is set to embark on a pioneering trial of the OVERSEA services, a collaborative initiative between ABB and Wallenius Marine, across its fleet of six vessels.

29th August 2024

ABB and Wallenius Marine team up for OVERSEA trial

29th August 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

German cruise operator Phoenix Reisen has readied one of its ships for shore power.

31st July 2024

Cruise first for ABB onboard DC grid

31st July 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The maritime industry is embarking on a transformation, steering away from traditional hydraulic winch mechanisms in favor of advanced electrically operated systems.

6th May 2024

Navigating the future: electric spooling winches and the revolution in maritime deck operations

6th May 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Lisbon’s debut all-electric ferry, equipped with ABB’s power solution has been delivered by shipyard Astilleros Gondán to urban transport provider Transtejo.

11th April 2023

Lisbon debuts its first all-electric ferry

11th April 2023

NEWS

NEWS

A ground breaking biomass fuel carrier is to be equipped with ABB’s power distribution technology

19th April 2022

ABB power for Roboship biomass carrier

19th April 2022

NEWS

NEWS

The ‘world’s first’ methanol fuelled towboat looks set to launch in 2023

7th December 2021

First methanol fuelled towboat

7th December 2021

TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER

Did you know ABB is the only turbocharger manufacturer that has a dedicated test center at their headquarters?

4th November 2021

An introduction to ABB’s unique test center

4th November 2021

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Content from our commercial partnersFind out more   Plot your path to lower emissions… How far can current technology take shipping towards its emissions targets? How can existing ship systems be made…

3rd November 2020

ABB Virtual Industry Expert Day

3rd November 2020