ABB wins new technology award

ABB says that the system also reduces space needed onboard for electric equipment by up to 30%. The system connects all DC links and distributes all power through one main DC circuit providing significant power savings and optimising the ship’s propulsion.

Jon Olson, region division manager, process automation, North America for ABB, said: “This underscores our commitment to providing leading-edge solutions to help our energy industry customers improve their overall efficiency while meeting environmental requirements.”

ABB’s Onboard DC Grid can be applied to a wide range of ships with low-voltage onboard power systems such as offshore support vessels, tug boats, ferries and yachts. The first vessel to be equipped with a full Onboard DC Grid system is a Platform Support Vessel (PSV) under construction now at Norwegian shipyard Kleven for owner, Myklebusthaug Offshore.

The OTC awards honour innovative technologies for the oil and gas industry and related energy sectors that have the potential to significantly impact offshore exploration and production. ABB’s award will be presented at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) to be held 6 to 9 May in Houston, USA.