Azipod® is a gearless 360° steerable propulsion system, where the electric motor is located in a submerged pod outside the ship hull. By utilizing the Azipod® system’s maneuverability, marine vessels can direct thrust in any direction with incredible precision, saving time and fuel.

Launched in 1990, Azipod® technology marked a new era in ship propulsion. Since then, ABB’s Azipod® system has inspired naval architects to create more efficient and sustainable vessel designs. Azipod® propulsion has enabled vessels of all types, including passenger ships, cargo vessels and ice-breaking tankers to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 percent compared to traditional shaftline systems over the last three decades, translating into over 1,000,000 tons of saved fuel and lower emissions for a more sustainable future.

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Azipod® electric propulsion

Did you know…

…that the Azipod® electric propulsion system can turn 360°, allowing ships far greater maneuverability?

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