ABB\u2019s complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system will optimize energy efficiency, reliability, and operational flexibility of two new coastal hydrographic vessels<\/p>\n
Onboard DC Grid\u2122 will support the vessels\u2019 operations with variable speed generators and energy storage systems<\/p>\n
The order sees ABB collaborate with the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for a third time in three years<\/p>\n
ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two forthcoming Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system.<\/p>\n
Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the new vessels will play a critical role in mapping and studying Spain\u2019s coastal waters, contributing to national defense, environmental monitoring, and maritime safety. ABB\u2019s integrated scope of supply \u2013 comprising Onboard DC Grid\u2122 with PEMS\u2122 power and energy management system, transformers, thruster motors, and batteries \u2013 will optimize the vessels\u2019 energy efficiency and operational flexibility while minimizing fuel consumption and emissions. As part of the project, ABB will also handle all system integration processes including engineering, testing, and commissioning for the ABB scope.<\/p>\n
Onboard DC Grid\u2122 is a compact and lightweight modular power system platform ideally suited to specialized vessels operating in complex environments. Highly configurable, it supports the simplest to the most demanding applications in the low- to mid-power range, while its best-in-class fault tolerance maximizes safety and reliability of the new vessels. In combination with ABB\u2019s PEMS\u2122 power and energy management system, Onboard DC Grid\u2122 will optimize the hydrographic vessels\u2019 total power resources including variable speed generators, energy storage systems and easy integration of future energy sources.<\/p>\n
\u201cABB has shown to be a dependable and capable technology partner over our two previous collaborations involving the Spanish Navy. This collaboration will enhance the new hydrographic vessels performance and energy efficiency,\u201d commented Alberto Cervantes, Director of Corvettes and Maritime Action Ships Business, Navantia<\/strong>. \u201cThe forthcoming coastal hydrographic vessels will operate in demanding environments, where the energy efficiency, reliability and flexibility of ABB\u2019s Onboard DC Grid\u2122 will prove invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored that Navantia and the Spanish Navy have once again chosen ABB\u2019s power solution for these two new coastal hydrographic vessels,\u201d said Sindre Satre, Business Line Manager, Coast Guard and Navy, ABB\u2019s Marine & Ports division<\/strong>. \u201cWe look forward to taking the next step in our partnership with both parties as we collaborate on this exciting project, which underscores our dedication to advancing naval innovation through electrification and digitalization.\u201d<\/p>\n In May 2023, ABB won a breakthrough order with Navantia to retrofit the Spanish Navy flagship, Juan Carlos I, with an electric propulsion system including two Azipod\u00ae units. Later that year, it secured a second contract with the shipyard to supply a complete DC-based power and distribution system to Poseidon, a Spanish Navy for submarine rescue and other subaquatic interventions (BAM-IS).<\/p>\n A trusted supplier and integrator of first-class power and propulsion technology, ABB is growing its presence in the coast guard and naval market. ABB\u2019s recent orders in this segment include contracts for the Canadian Coast Guard and Finnish Border Guard as well as for German, Spanish, Dutch and Belgian navies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ABB\u2019s complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system will optimize energy efficiency, reliability, and operational […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":278378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,301,298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-passenger","category-seagoing-maritimes-news"],"yoast_head":"\n