ABB propulsion for Chinese built icebreaker

摘要

ABB's Azipod propulsion system will power a Chinese polar science research icebreaker, the first vessel of its type to be built in China. The Polar Research Institute of China ship will be fitted with two Azipod VI units with a combined power of 15MWs representing another milestone for ABB in the Chinese market. Juha Koskela, managing director of ABB's Marine and Ports business said: "ABB delivered its first electric propulsion system to an icebreaker in 1939 and we are delighted to be playing such an important role in the first vessel of this type to be constructed in China. This deal reflects the close ties we have built within China."