Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding has awarded ABB a contract to supply power distribution and propulsion systems featuring ABB’s Compact Onboard DC Grid for seven all-electric double-ended ferries. The vessels are scheduled for delivery
SVRP vessel design concept visualization. [Image: NaValue GmbH/H. Krüger]
Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding has awarded ABB a contract to supply power distribution and propulsion systems featuring ABB’s Compact Onboard DC Grid for seven all-electric double-ended ferries. The vessels are scheduled for delivery to Scottish owner Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) between late 2027 and early 2029.
ABB has also been selected as the sole supplier responsible for delivering shore power solutions across multiple CMAL ferry terminals, beginning with Kennacraig and Port Askaig.
Designed by NaValue GmbH, The 50-meter ferries are being built as part of CMAL’s Small Vessel Replacement Program (SVRP), aimed at achieving a substantial renewal of the small vessel fleet and associated port upgrades, They will serve nine routes in the Clyde and Hebrides region on Scotland’s west coast, each transporting up to 200 passengers and 24 cars at a time – with the exception of one vessel that will have capacity for 250 passengers and 16 cars.
“We appreciate ABB’s expertise
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