Refined thinking on Azipod reliability

摘要

In the process of refining the Azipod, ABB Marine last year conducted a study aiming at verifying the differences between failure and downtime of vessels using electrical podded propulsion with shaft-driven propulsion. Probabilistic methods based on failure statistics were used. 'It is very important to gather statistics on failures, as our clients want to optimise their service routines and schedules,' said Markku Hokkanen, ABB Marine sales manager, cruise vessels.