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Closeup of one of USCGC Mackinaw's 3.3 MW Azipod units. Azipod is a trademarked azimuth thruster pod design, a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed pitch propeller mounted on a steerable gondola ("pod") containing the electric motor driving the propeller, allowing ships to be more maneuverable. They were developed in Finland in the late 1980s jointly by Wärtsilä Marine, Strömberg ...
Propelling the Fleet: An Inside Look at the Making of Royal Caribbean's
Always on the cutting edge of technology, Royal Caribbean uses azipods to propel and safely maneuver its ships on the high seas. Watch as these powerful propellers make ship navigation more precise than ever before. ... For Oasis, one of the world's largest cruise ships, arriving to St. Thomas in the Caribbean can be daunting. With narrow ...
A closer look at Azipod propulsion
For the first six vessels of the vessels of the 70,000gt Fantasy-class cruises ship series, electric propulsion and two conventional shaft-line propellers were installed. The last two vessels of the series were installed with twin Azipod propulsion without conducting any major optimization for the existing shaft-line based hull lines.
One Hundred Cruise Ships Feature ABB Azipods
Published Mar 6, 2018 7:36 PM by The Maritime Executive. ABB has received its 100th cruise ship order for its Azipod propulsion, first launched in 1990. The record comes after news ABB won a ...
Azipod® propulsion
For the biggest cruise vessels, Azipod® propulsion has become an industry standard, powering most of the largest cruise ships in the world. As of April 2021, seven cruise vessels have been in successful operation with Azipod® propulsion for more than 20 years, and the total number of cruise vessels, including the fleet and order book, stands ...
Episode 5: How I Sea It
What propels a 306 meter, 130,818 gross ton mega cruise ship through the water? On all ship's in the Celebrity Cruises' fleet, it's the azipods, a.k.a. an e...
Azipods mounted to Odyssey of the Seas
Azipods can be rotated 360 degrees, providing the ship maximum maneuverability and are have been the standard form of propulsion for all of Royal Caribbean's new cruise ships in recent years. Odyssey of the Seas will be the cruise line's second Quantum Ultra Class ship, and is scheduled to debuts in November 2020 when she sails out of Port ...
Azipod® electric propulsion
Azipod® XO is available up to 22 MW unit power and it is an ideal choice for vessels like ferries and cruise ships. Azipod® XO brings energy efficiency, excellent maneuverability and improved passenger comfort. For fast vessels, a Contra Rotating Propeller concept can be applied, leveraging an Azipod® propulsion unit and shaft line ...
VIDEO: The Azipods Used to Propel the World's Largest Cruise Ships
The newer Quantum of the Seas uses two 20.5 MW Azipod XO2300 units, part of ABB's new XO line. Azipod is actually the registered trademark for ABB's brand of azimuth thrusters that was first ...
Azipod Installation Time-lapse
Unlike the current Disney Cruise Line ships, the LNG-powered Triton Class, beginning with the Wish will use azipods. Azipod propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. Azipod units can rotate 360 degrees, increasing maneuverability and operating efficiency of vessel, while cutting fuel consumption by up to 20 ...
ABB to supply Azipod propulsion for five new cruise ships
ABB is to provide Azipod electric propulsion systems and other technologies for five new cruise vessels that are being constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. As part of the new $150 million contract with Fincantieri, ABB will equip each cruise ship with twin Azipod units, which have an electric drive motor in a submerged pod outside the ship's hull to allow them to rotate 360 ...
Azipod® propulsion: 30 facts for 30 years
24. Azipod® propulsion is not just suitable for new ships - it can be fitted on an existing vessel to replace the traditional shaftline system. 25. A vessel can be powered by just one Azipod® unit - or as many as eight and even more. 26. The world's largest civilian hospital ship is powered by Azipod® propulsion. 27.
What are Azipods?
Applications of Azipods. Azipod propulsion systems find applications across a wide range of vessel types: Cruise Ships: The maneuverability of Azipods is particularly beneficial for cruise ships, allowing them to navigate through congested ports and offer passengers smooth and enjoyable voyages.; Icebreakers: Azipods are commonly used in icebreakers due to their ability to rotate and deliver ...
Cruise Ship Engine, Propulsion, Fuel Consumption
Cruise ship fuel consumption depends on the ship's size. For most vessels, the average consumption is 30-50 miles on a fuel gallon. This will be also determined by other factors using fuel. Ships' gas mileage varies depending on the type and size of ship, the number of passengers on board, and other factors.
Which ships have Azipods
Azipods are on the last two Fantasy class ships and all Spirit class ships. These ships are built in Finland by Kvaerner-Masa. The Conquest class ships are built in Italy by Fincantieri and use thrusters, a set of 3 forward and three aft for propulsion and maneuver. Wikipedia can never be fully trusted.
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Most cruise ships have two pods. However, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have three pods. Several ships have a combination of azimuthing pods and pods that do not turn (sometimes called "fixipods") that are used to provide forward and backwards propulsion. Not all cruise ships use pods. Ships like Norwegian Epic, Carnival Dream ...
New Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Azipod Video
Modified Date: Mar 12, 2019. Photo By: Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean has put together a new video which cruise ship enthusiasts will appreciate. The new footage shows the huge Azipods being ...
ABB's revolutionary Azipod® propulsion system
Three decades of ABB's revolutionary Azipod® propulsion system. It was a revelation for the marine industry when it was first introduced - now, Azipod® propulsion is marking 30 years of innovation, helping ships of all kinds to be more maneuverable, more reliable, and more sustainable.
An Inside Look at ABB's Azipods [VIDEO]
An Inside Look at ABB's Azipods [VIDEO] Rob Almeida. ... Each of the 125,000 ton cruise ships will have a passenger capacity of 3,250 and are scheduled for delivery in March 2015 and March 2016.
Azipods: What They Are and How They Impact Sea Travel
Azipods are a trademarked family of electronic propulsion systems commonly used for vessels such as cruise ships, instead of the traditional system of propeller, shaft and rudder. ... Fuel efficiency: Data show use of an Azipod on a cruise ship may cut fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent, according to ABB. This is in contrast to diesel ...
Carnival Invests in Efficiency, and ABB Azipod Technology
Carnival is the world's largest cruise ship operator and has 20 cruise vessels with Azipod propulsion systems. Azipods differ from conventional shaft or z-drive configurations in that they are ...
Azipod propulsion to power four new cruise vessels
Shipbuilder Fincantieri is building four medium-sized cruise ships and has contracted ABB to deliver eight Azipod propulsion systems for the vessels, which will be delivered 2024, 2025, 2026 and in 2027. These integrated propulsion systems provide onboard space savings, reliability and safety. ABB touts the Azipods as capable of achieving fuel ...
ABB's mid-range Azipod® propulsion to power four cruise vessels for
Cruise ABB has secured a contract with Fincantieri to deliver in total eight mid-range Azipod® propulsion systems for four forthcoming medium-sized cruise vessels for Explora Journeys. The ships are due for delivery in 2024, 2025, 2026 and in 2027. "We are looking forward to working with our long-term, trusted partner ABB on these newbuilds ...
Royal Caribbean delays restart of troubled cruise ship in Australia
Calista Kiper. Royal Caribbean has delayed another Brilliance of the Seas cruise in Sydney, Australia. Passengers booked on an April 4th sailing of the cruise ship received an email that the sail date has been pushed back to Sunday, April 7th, 2024. The ship reportedly started experiencing issues on March 22nd, 2024.
Why you need to see the next solar eclipse from a cruise ship
Total solar eclipses take place about every 18 months on average, but the last one visible from the U.S. was in 2017. The phenomenon creates a multi-sensory experience, with a cold front moving in ...
Cruise Lines Share Total Solar Eclipse Experiences Onboard Ships
Several cruise lines had the opportunity to have ships positioned perfectly in the path of totality for guests to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Lucky guests onboard were able to experience the natural phenomena from the high seas in the most unique way possible. Following are some of the stories shared on social media by cruise ...
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Closeup of one of USCGC Mackinaw's 3.3 MW Azipod units. Azipod is a trademarked azimuth thruster pod design, a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed pitch propeller mounted on a steerable gondola ("pod") containing the electric motor driving the propeller, allowing ships to be more maneuverable. They were developed in Finland in the late 1980s jointly by Wärtsilä Marine, Strömberg ...
Always on the cutting edge of technology, Royal Caribbean uses azipods to propel and safely maneuver its ships on the high seas. Watch as these powerful propellers make ship navigation more precise than ever before. ... For Oasis, one of the world's largest cruise ships, arriving to St. Thomas in the Caribbean can be daunting. With narrow ...
For the first six vessels of the vessels of the 70,000gt Fantasy-class cruises ship series, electric propulsion and two conventional shaft-line propellers were installed. The last two vessels of the series were installed with twin Azipod propulsion without conducting any major optimization for the existing shaft-line based hull lines.
Published Mar 6, 2018 7:36 PM by The Maritime Executive. ABB has received its 100th cruise ship order for its Azipod propulsion, first launched in 1990. The record comes after news ABB won a ...
For the biggest cruise vessels, Azipod® propulsion has become an industry standard, powering most of the largest cruise ships in the world. As of April 2021, seven cruise vessels have been in successful operation with Azipod® propulsion for more than 20 years, and the total number of cruise vessels, including the fleet and order book, stands ...
What propels a 306 meter, 130,818 gross ton mega cruise ship through the water? On all ship's in the Celebrity Cruises' fleet, it's the azipods, a.k.a. an e...
Azipods can be rotated 360 degrees, providing the ship maximum maneuverability and are have been the standard form of propulsion for all of Royal Caribbean's new cruise ships in recent years. Odyssey of the Seas will be the cruise line's second Quantum Ultra Class ship, and is scheduled to debuts in November 2020 when she sails out of Port ...
Azipod® XO is available up to 22 MW unit power and it is an ideal choice for vessels like ferries and cruise ships. Azipod® XO brings energy efficiency, excellent maneuverability and improved passenger comfort. For fast vessels, a Contra Rotating Propeller concept can be applied, leveraging an Azipod® propulsion unit and shaft line ...
The newer Quantum of the Seas uses two 20.5 MW Azipod XO2300 units, part of ABB's new XO line. Azipod is actually the registered trademark for ABB's brand of azimuth thrusters that was first ...
Unlike the current Disney Cruise Line ships, the LNG-powered Triton Class, beginning with the Wish will use azipods. Azipod propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. Azipod units can rotate 360 degrees, increasing maneuverability and operating efficiency of vessel, while cutting fuel consumption by up to 20 ...
ABB is to provide Azipod electric propulsion systems and other technologies for five new cruise vessels that are being constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. As part of the new $150 million contract with Fincantieri, ABB will equip each cruise ship with twin Azipod units, which have an electric drive motor in a submerged pod outside the ship's hull to allow them to rotate 360 ...
24. Azipod® propulsion is not just suitable for new ships - it can be fitted on an existing vessel to replace the traditional shaftline system. 25. A vessel can be powered by just one Azipod® unit - or as many as eight and even more. 26. The world's largest civilian hospital ship is powered by Azipod® propulsion. 27.
Applications of Azipods. Azipod propulsion systems find applications across a wide range of vessel types: Cruise Ships: The maneuverability of Azipods is particularly beneficial for cruise ships, allowing them to navigate through congested ports and offer passengers smooth and enjoyable voyages.; Icebreakers: Azipods are commonly used in icebreakers due to their ability to rotate and deliver ...
Cruise ship fuel consumption depends on the ship's size. For most vessels, the average consumption is 30-50 miles on a fuel gallon. This will be also determined by other factors using fuel. Ships' gas mileage varies depending on the type and size of ship, the number of passengers on board, and other factors.
Azipods are on the last two Fantasy class ships and all Spirit class ships. These ships are built in Finland by Kvaerner-Masa. The Conquest class ships are built in Italy by Fincantieri and use thrusters, a set of 3 forward and three aft for propulsion and maneuver. Wikipedia can never be fully trusted.
Most cruise ships have two pods. However, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have three pods. Several ships have a combination of azimuthing pods and pods that do not turn (sometimes called "fixipods") that are used to provide forward and backwards propulsion. Not all cruise ships use pods. Ships like Norwegian Epic, Carnival Dream ...
Modified Date: Mar 12, 2019. Photo By: Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean has put together a new video which cruise ship enthusiasts will appreciate. The new footage shows the huge Azipods being ...
Three decades of ABB's revolutionary Azipod® propulsion system. It was a revelation for the marine industry when it was first introduced - now, Azipod® propulsion is marking 30 years of innovation, helping ships of all kinds to be more maneuverable, more reliable, and more sustainable.
An Inside Look at ABB's Azipods [VIDEO] Rob Almeida. ... Each of the 125,000 ton cruise ships will have a passenger capacity of 3,250 and are scheduled for delivery in March 2015 and March 2016.
Azipods are a trademarked family of electronic propulsion systems commonly used for vessels such as cruise ships, instead of the traditional system of propeller, shaft and rudder. ... Fuel efficiency: Data show use of an Azipod on a cruise ship may cut fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent, according to ABB. This is in contrast to diesel ...
Carnival is the world's largest cruise ship operator and has 20 cruise vessels with Azipod propulsion systems. Azipods differ from conventional shaft or z-drive configurations in that they are ...
Shipbuilder Fincantieri is building four medium-sized cruise ships and has contracted ABB to deliver eight Azipod propulsion systems for the vessels, which will be delivered 2024, 2025, 2026 and in 2027. These integrated propulsion systems provide onboard space savings, reliability and safety. ABB touts the Azipods as capable of achieving fuel ...
Cruise ABB has secured a contract with Fincantieri to deliver in total eight mid-range Azipod® propulsion systems for four forthcoming medium-sized cruise vessels for Explora Journeys. The ships are due for delivery in 2024, 2025, 2026 and in 2027. "We are looking forward to working with our long-term, trusted partner ABB on these newbuilds ...
Calista Kiper. Royal Caribbean has delayed another Brilliance of the Seas cruise in Sydney, Australia. Passengers booked on an April 4th sailing of the cruise ship received an email that the sail date has been pushed back to Sunday, April 7th, 2024. The ship reportedly started experiencing issues on March 22nd, 2024.
Total solar eclipses take place about every 18 months on average, but the last one visible from the U.S. was in 2017. The phenomenon creates a multi-sensory experience, with a cold front moving in ...
Several cruise lines had the opportunity to have ships positioned perfectly in the path of totality for guests to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Lucky guests onboard were able to experience the natural phenomena from the high seas in the most unique way possible. Following are some of the stories shared on social media by cruise ...