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Contracted to ABB for the electrical system and propulsion of five cruise ships built by Fincantieri
Each unit will be equipped with two Azipod electric propulsion systems
November 17, 2020
ABB recalled that with the electric propulsion motor located in a submerged pod outside the hull, the system Azipod can rotate 360 degrees increasing significantly the manoeuvrability and operational efficiency of the ship and reducing fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to systems conventional axle lines.
In addition, each of the five cruise ships will be equipped with of abb's integrated electrical system, which includes generators, drives, electrical panels, propulsion transformers and a system remote control to maneuver Azipod units from the bridge.
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