
Azipod - Wikipedia
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, …
Azipod® electric propulsion Marine & Ports | Systems and Solutions | ABB
Azipod® propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull.
AZIPOD (Azimuthing Podded Drive) - Wärtsilä
Azipod is the electrically driven propulsor with an AC motor incorporated in a streamlined azimuthing pod unit directly driving a fixed-pitch propeller. The motor is controlled by a frequency converter, …
Azipod® electric propulsion – Did you know? — ABB Group
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 …
What are Azipods? - CruiseInd
Azipods are a type of electric propulsion system housed in a pod-like structure mounted beneath a ship’s hull, capable of rotating 360 degrees to direct thrust without the need for rudders or traditional …
To evaluate the suitability of Azipod for the ship or rig project, the following basic questions are usually evaluated as a first step by the ship owner or the shipyard:
Azipod propulsion to play a greater role in next generation vessel ...
Nov 9, 2023 · Today, more than 25 vessel types rely on the Azipod technology. Azipod propulsion is available in power ranges from 1MW to 22MW, making it suitable for smaller crafts, ferries, cruise …
Azipod® propulsion: 30 facts for 30 years - ABB Group
Using Azipod® propulsion, a huge cruise vessel can be maneuvered with incredible precision and accuracy. Even the largest of ships can dock in harbors where turning circles are restricted.
Azipod Explained
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, …
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, …