A new digital solution supports crew in achieving optimum efficiency from the ABB Azipod electric propulsion system.
Called ABB Ability OptimE – Toe Angle Optimization for Propulsion, the solution automatically selects the optimal steering angle for the Azipod system. ABB says that with OptimE, further fuel savings of up to 1.5 percent can be achieved depending on a ship’s operating profile. These savings are in addition to Azipod propulsion’s ability to cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abb-adds-new-azipod-function/