ABB wins order for shaft generator systems on 30 LNG carriers
Swedish-Swiss multinational electrical engineering corporation ABB has secured an order to supply its permanent magnet shaft generator system to 30 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers from shipbuilders in China and South Korea.
The orders will see 18 Chinese vessels and 12 South Korean vessels fitted with this advanced technology, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2030.
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The permanent magnet shaft generator system, developed by ABB, capitalises on power from the main engine to improve fuel economy, offering an efficient alternative to auxiliary engines.
This technology is not only fuel-efficient but also reduces the need to start high-speed, fuel-intensive auxiliary engines during voyages, enabling ship
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