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ABB Marine - Azipod® Propulsion

Adaptable to a wide range of vessel types

Azipod is an inherently flexible system that can be applied in several different configurations and adapted to a broad spectrum of vessel types. The base model Azipod is a highly optimized open water design delivered in standard sizes up to 28 MW. In addition, there is a model range designed specifically for icegoing vessels. In recent years, the industry has witnessed several benchmark vessels made possible by Azipod propulsion. Interest and usage of Azipod is steadily increasing, and ship designers and research laboratories are continuously working on new innovative vessel concepts based on Azipod.

Azipod applications include:

  • Single Azipod solutions are used for vessels such as tankers and cargo ships, and with a double-wound motor, a high degree of redundancy is achieved.
  • Twin Azipod provides greater maneuverability and full redundancy from power generation to propeller. Twin Azipod® is the most widely used propulsion for cruise ships.
  • Fixipod is a non-rotating pod that, combined with twin Azipod, is a very attractive solution for large vessels with high power and redundancy requirements.
  • CRP Azipod is a unique contra-rotating propulsion system designed specifically for high-speed, high-power vessels such as Ultra Large Container ships, LNG carriers and RoPax ferries.


Low fuel consumption - low emissions

The environmental and economical benefits of electric propulsion and the power plant concept are today widely accepted. Running the diesel engines close to optimum load in all operational modes gives better engine performance and lower fuel consumption. With the added hydrodynamic benefits of Azipod, fuel savings and emissions will typically improve by an additional 15% compared to electric shaft line propulsion, due mainly to reduced hull resistance and excellent wakefield for the pulling Azipod propeller.