The makers list of the Genting newbuilding[ds_preview]s at MV Werften takes shape: Today, a big order was placed at ABB.
The company will supply the complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built for Genting Hong Kong brands Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, ABB said in a statement. Delivery of the five vessels is scheduled for 2019 onwards.
The three Crystal Cruises’ luxury »Endeavor Class« mega-yachts, to be classified by DNV GL, 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 Star Cruises »Global Class« vessels will be two of the largest on the market with 204,000 tons registered tonnage each. These impressive vessels are 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 »Global Class« 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.
According to ABB, approximately two thirds of the modern large cruise ships, icebreakers and high ice-class cargo vessels are fitted with Azipod propulsion. »Cruise owners have been using Azipod units for two decades favouring its increased efficiency maneuverability and space saving properties over shaft-line systems«, it was said.
