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MV Werften selects ABB propulsion, automation and marine software for five Genting newbuilds

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The three Crystal ships will be powered by two Azipod D units enabling navigatio in polar conditions
ABB will supply the complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV Werften for Genting Hong Kong brands Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises.  

Three Crystal Cruises’ Endeavor Class mega-yachts will feature a Polar Class 6 and enable cruising in the Arctic; then follow the route of migrating whales along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica during winter.

The other two packages are for Star Cruises' pair of 204,000gt Global Class vessels specially designed for the Asian cruise market.

The five vessels will all feature a complete ABB propulsion system, electric power plant, automation and marine software system.

The three Crystal ships will be powered by two Azipod D units each to enable the ships to navigate polar conditions whilst the two new Star Cruises ships will each be installed with three Azipod XO thrusters. 

All the vessels will also feature ABB´s flagship automation with Intelligent Maneuvering Interface and OCTOPUS marine software for optimised energy management.

'The cooperation with ABB will further strengthen and support our vision to build the world´s most modern and efficient cruise vessels. Together with MV Werften and ABB we will incorporate the latest technology into our luxury cruise ships,' commented Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, executive chairman of the Genting Group.

Jarmo Laakso, managing director of MV Werften said, 'Our yards have a long experience in the shipbuilding industry and we are extremely pleased to cooperate with the leading propulsion and automation system provider in the industry. This full scope from ABB Marine and Ports will guarantee us the best available equipment and experienced high-level project management to work with.

For two decades, Azipod propulsion has enabled cruise operators to push both technological and geographical boundaries, Laakso continued.

'This exciting new generation of Genting vessels has been built in that same spirit and our power and Azipod propulsion systems together with automation and marine software will support the outstanding performance of the vessels,' said Juha Koskela, managing director of ABB’s marine and ports business.

Marcus Högblom, vp global sales, passenger vessels and Azipod propulsion said: 'We are seeing increased interest in the polar regions from the passenger sector, so our expertise in the cruise and ice-going sectors means we are ideally positioned and can fully support our customers with their new projects.

Delivery of the five vessels is scheduled for 2019 onwards.