Best laid plans

摘要

The power and automation technology group, ABB, has ordered "the world's most advanced" cable laying vessel to boost the capacity of its subsea cable installation and service, and to offer better efficiency and precision during its operation. ABB will facilitate this improvement with its own technological innovations. The vessel's power consumption will be reduced by the company's power distribution solution, Onboard DC Grid, which uses a single DC circuit for ship propulsion. This system saves space by removing main switchboards and drive transformers, and allows the vessel's engines to work at variable speeds, optimising fuel consumption.