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Monday, August 26, 2019
Azipod-Equipped Norwegian Coast Guard Vessel Reaches North Pole
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Azipod-Equipped Norwegian Coast Guard Vessel Reaches North Pole

The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel KV Svalbard Nordpolen has become the first Norwegian ship to reach the North Pole. Built in 2001, the KV Svalbard is a

August 26, 2019
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
ABB Claims Greater Fuel Efficiency with New Azipod Propulsion Line
Maritime News

ABB Claims Greater Fuel Efficiency with New Azipod Propulsion Line

  Swiss-based power and automation company ABB is launching a new version of its popular Azipod propulsion unit that it says is up to 10 percent more

September 7, 2016
Total Views: 427

Monday, June 8, 2015
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Engineering News

Inside the Home of ABB Azipods [IMAGES]

With the roll-out of ABB’s Azipod “D” series of gearless thruster this past March, I decided to make my way over to Helsinki to see where

June 8, 2015
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
ABB Introduces New ‘Azipod D’ Electric Thruster
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ABB Introduces New ‘Azipod D’ Electric Thruster

Swiss-based power and automation group ABB has introduced a new addition to its line of Azipod propulsion systems to the growing electric propulsion market.

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 362

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
ABB Wins Repeat Azipod Order from Norwegian Cruise Lines
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ABB Wins Repeat Azipod Order from Norwegian Cruise Lines

Swiss-based power and automation technology company ABB says it has been awarded a contract worth $60 million to deliver Azipod propulsion and power systems to

March 17, 2015
Total Views: 82

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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Engineering News

Building an ABB Azipod [TIME LAPSE]

Ever had to pull apart one of ABB’s Azipods? The following video might look familiar then.  These huge externally-mounted high voltage thrusters

September 3, 2014
Total Views: 40

Monday, May 12, 2014
abb azipods icebreaker
Maritime News

Giant Whirling Ice Smashers

The Finnish Transport Agency’s new 19MW icebreaker ordered from Arctech Helsinki Shipyard this past February will be outfitted with three of ABB’s

May 12, 2014
Total Views: 13

Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Picchiotti motor yacht grace perini navi
Engineering News

Megayacht Powered by Azipods? Yup.

Not only does she have a pair of ABB Azipods installed, but this Perini Navi-built yacht is even outfitted with a Dynamic Positioning system. Named Grace E,

March 4, 2014
Total Views: 225

Friday, December 6, 2013
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Engineering News

ABB Wins Landmark Azipod Order

ABB announced today a $180 million order to deliver complete electrical power plants and Azipod XO propulsion systems for six new cruise liners.  With this

December 6, 2013
Total Views: 26

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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ABB Azipods Ordered for New Russian Icebreakers

Russia’s State Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (SMRCC) has two new rescue and salvage icebreakers under construction at Nordic Yards GmbH in Germany.

September 25, 2013
Total Views: 149

Saturday, October 20, 2012
abb azipod c
Engineering News

Azipods Chosen by Swire Pacific for Windfarm Installation Vessels

ABB recently delivered four Azipod C propulsion systems for the Blue Ocean II Wind Turbine Installation Vessel built by Samsung Shipyard in Korea. This is a

October 20, 2012
Total Views: 42

Monday, October 1, 2012
ABB Azipod propeller
Engineering News

ABB’s Azipod Technology Bound for the Russian Arctic in Latest $35 Million Order

ABB announced today the winning of a $35 million order from the Baltic Shipyard Ltd to supply Azipod propulsion and associated distribution systems for a new

October 1, 2012
Total Views: 39
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