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.
Want to know more about this type of propulsion? Click HERE for more info.
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