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Azipod propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion
system where the electric drive motor is housed within
a pod outside the ship hull. The units can rotate 360
degrees, increasing maneuverability and operating
efficiency of vessel, while cutting fuel consumption by
up to 20 percent.
the needs of the owner, operator and shipyard, "
said Rune Braastad, Global Business Line Manager,
Marine Systems, ABB Marine & Ports. "
In another recent hallmark deal, ABB secured an
order with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Ritz-Carlton
Yacht Collection to supply the Azipod electric
propulsion systems and remote support for the
luxury cruise operator's two forthcoming megayachts.
The ships are the second and third in a
series that began with Ritz-Carlton Evrima, set to
start operations this year.
With a capacity of 456 passengers, the two yachts
will be larger than the 298-passenger Evrima
while maintaining the exclusivity and personalized
service that differentiate Ritz-Carlton. Both vessels
will be built by the French shipyard Chantiers
de l'Atlantique, with the first due for delivery in
2024 and the second in 2025.
Two 5.5-megawatt Azipod units will be key to
meeting the efficiency, safety and passenger
comfort demands of the 46,750-gross ton newbuild
vessels, with a combined propulsion power
exceeding that of the Evrima by 4.4 megawatts. In
addition to the system's ability to cut fuel consumption
by up to 20 percent when compared
with a traditional shaftline setup, it enables precise,
efficient maneuvering with low vibrations and
minimal noise for optimal onboard comfort.
" ABB Azipod® propulsion has been serving
the cruise market for over 25 years, providing
unparalleled maneuverability and efficiency for a
wide range of ships, " said Juha Koskela, Division
President, ABB Marine & Ports. " It is the ideal
solution for operators like Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,
whose high standards for onboard service
and guest comfort will be matched by the performance
of the Azipod propulsors. " For more info,
see www.abb.com.
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