The Great Azipod Race

Virtual race proves ABB electric propulsion Azipod® saves fuel and cuts emissions .
In pursuit of greater operational efficiency, two captains raced against each other in a digital simulator with ferries equipped with conventional shaftline and ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion systems.
Watch this video of the race to see how it went and to learn how the captains experienced maneuvering the vessel with the Azipod® propulsion compared to the shaftline.
To learn more about Azipod® propulsion, go to:
new.abb.com/marine/systems-an...

[@rager8431]

There is no doubt, the Azipod system is a revolutionary technology & the glorious future of ship's propulsion system.

[@KingdaToro]

Let's see Azipod versus Voith Schneider!

[@CombraStudios]

Shafts are history, azimuth thrusters are the future