West Sea Shipyard

New Portuguese Navy offshore patrol vessels will feature integrated ABB solutions

The West Sea Shipyard located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, has awarded ABB a contract to equip six new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) being built for the Portuguese Navy with an integrated power, propulsion, and automation system designed to ensure optimal efficiency.

Planned to be delivered between 2027 – 2031, the new offshore patrol vessels will be equipped with the Azipod propulsion system, Onboard DC Grid power system platform, and the ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system.

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https://www.marinelog.com/news/new-portuguese-navy-offshore-patrol-vessels-will-feature-integrated-abb-solutions/

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | October 21 – US and Australian expedition ships, Chinese electric tour boat and German ferry orders

A Florida-based expedition operator takes delivery of its second ship as construction is underway on a new boutique cruise ship for operation in Australia and a new elect ..

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Northern Xplorer chooses shipyard for world’s 1st zero-emission cruise ship

Northern Xplorer, a recently established Norwegian cruise venture, and Portuguese shipbuilder West Sea have signed a letter of intent (LoI) for the construction of the company’s maiden vessel that will sail emissions-free.

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