China’s Chengxi Shipyard hands over to Oldendorff Carriers the first of two self-unloading transshipment newbuilds after the successful installation and commissioning of the new Azipod propulsion units that came as part of a package of electric, digital and connected solutions from ABB. The delivery includes two 1.9-MW Azipod units installed on each of the 21,500-DWT capable of 360-degree rotation, improving maneuverability and operational efficiency. The vessels also contains a diesel-electric power plant, drive systems complete with two bow thruster motors, power management systems for propulsion and cargo handling, as well as a 50/60-Hz connectors to draw on zero emission shore power when in port.
