ABB has been chosen by the Astilleros y Servicios Navales S.A. (abbreviated as the ASENAV) shipyard in Chile to offer a power and propulsion system for Antarctica21’s exclusive newbuild expedition vessel dubbed the Magellan Discoverer. Owing to the delivery time scheduled in 2026, the ship will be the first-ever hybrid-electric polar cruise vessel using Azipod® propulsion to be developed in the Americas.
With the capability to accommodate nearly 96 guests and 67 crew members, this vessel will be...