Guangzhou Shipyard International has awarded a contract to ABB to provide integrated solutions for two vessels that are under construction for P&O Ferries.
The company will also supply Azipod propulsion and energy storage. The hybrid propulsion solution uses electric power generated from 8.8MWh batteries and diesel generators and is expected to reduce fuel consumption on the Dover-Calais route of P&O Ferries by 40%.
The batteries will offer complete power for harbour manoeuvring and will stay in...
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