ABB’s Azipod-D technology has been selected to efficiently power a 10-deck discovery cruiser, the Scenic Eclipse to remote locations in the Polar Regions.
Azipod D’s gearless construction, high motor efficiency and advanced hydrodynamic design ensure fuel consumption is typically 10-15 % lower than with geared thrusters.
The ship’s two 3 MW Azipod-D units will allow it to reach destinations previously off limits for large passenger vessels which is testament to the ultimate reliability of the Azipod-D technology. In fact, ABB’s podded propulsion technology has surmounted more than 12 million running hours since its first installation a quarter of a century ago. It has a well-established track record of reliability in the remotest of areas.
As Scenic Eclipse is destined to visit some of the world’s most pristine ecosystems, the Azipod-D’s strong environmental credentials were a key driver for investment in this ABB podded propulsion offering.
“There is growing interesting in the Polar Regions from the passenger segment and recent orders have shown ship owners trust our solutions in these areas,” said Juha Koskela, Managing Director of ABB’s Marine and Ports business.
Scenic Eclipse will be built by Uljanik Group in Croatia and is due for completion in 2018. The vessel will have a capacity of 228 passengers (200 in polar regions) and 172 crew (182 in polar regions) with a total of 114 passenger cabins, the largest being 233 square meters. The gross tonnage will be 16 800 with a length of 168 meters.
Image: Scenic Eclipse (Courtesy of ABB)
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