Azipod to power newbuild LNG carriers
Each of the six newbuild vessels will feature a trio of the largest Azipod propulsion units ever supplied for ships operating in ice. Together, the 17 MW Azipod units will provide a total power of 51 MW (68,400 HP) enabling the vessels to navigate through ice up to 2.1 m thick.
“We are proud to see our technology to be once again chosen for demanding operations in the Arctic,” said Juha Koskela, division president, ABB Marine & Ports. “We are committed to supporting the growing Arctic maritime industries with our unparalleled technology that has over the years proven to enable safe, sustainable operations and ensures year-round transportation of cargoes across the Northern Sea Route.”
Upon delivery starting in 2023, the six vessels will service Arctic LNG 2, one of the largest industrial projects in the Arctic, and will each have the capacity to transport 170,000m3 of LNG. They will be classed to ARC7, the highest ice class rating for merchant vessels.
The order follows the successful delivery of ABB’s technology for the 15-ship series servicing the Yamal LNG project, one of the largest orders ever for ABB Marine & Ports, completed in 2019.
