First Ever Azipod®- Powered Icebreaker to Reach the North Pole

Norwegian Coast Guard’s vessel KV Svalbard was on an international environmental research expedition when it became the first ever Azipod^®-powered ship to reach the North Pole, reports ABB.

With its superior performance in the harshest of ice conditions, Azipod^® propulsion has become an industry standard for icegoing vessels, enabling vessels to cross the Northern Sea route independently.

In late August 2019, Azipod^® propulsion has made history, driving a...

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