The photo above is from the new highly modern ABB Azipod® factory located just outside of Helsinki, Finland. via ABB
Ever had to pull apart one of ABB’s Azipods? The following video might look familiar then. These huge externally-mounted high voltage thrusters provide propulsion power to ships around the world including tankers, cruise ships, offshore vessels, icebreakers, luxury yachts, and many others.
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