ABB strengthens its advantages in ship automation and control business

On December 8, 2011, ABB announced that its global business of ships and cranes has continued to grow during 2011. In order to better respond to the needs of the ship automation and control system market, ABB has established a new global ship information and control agency. The agency will be based on ABB's original and proven process automation technology, and will further specialize in the application of automation technology in the marine industry and develop corresponding solutions.

ABB's new ship automation and control system solutions include a wide range of ship consulting and fleet management reporting solutions, integrated automation, ship management and control systems, marine instrumentation and sensing devices. These solutions can optimize ship operations and performance, improve energy efficiency, and the reliability and operational safety of shipboard equipment operations.

As the demand for upgrades in ship information and control systems grows, ship operators must be prepared to respond to new environmental protection requirements, while ensuring that ship energy consumption and fuel consumption are reduced. ABB's automation and control technology can help meet and meet these needs while reducing operating costs.

ABB's cutting-edge automation solutions have successfully helped customers improve operational efficiency and energy efficiency throughout the process industry, improving asset availability and comprehensive security. Applying these technologies, ABB will further develop more targeted solutions for the marine industry to meet the needs of marine engineering vessels and merchant ships.

"As the world's leading supplier of offshore engineering rigs, passenger ships, LNG carriers and other market power and electric propulsion systems, ABB must not only maintain its original status, but also build on its solid industry experience and leading technologies. , to increase the ship automation and consulting system products and business.” Said Niu Nick, head of ABB's process automation department, “This is a key step in achieving our 2015 growth strategy. ABB’s extensive experience in process automation technology has enabled us to succeed in these industries. The validated solution was redeployed to benefit our customers in the marine industry.”

ABB has more than 3,000 installed ship automation and control systems worldwide. Experts from 22 ABB global ship service centers are responsible for maintaining these systems and providing any needed support services.

In 2011, the company sold 350 sets of automation, ship management and control systems, which were applied to different types of ships including drilling vessels, jack-up drilling platforms, offshore engineering vessels and passenger vessels.

ABB's Process Automation Business Unit provides professional solutions and services for industrial automation and plant electrification. These programs and services can help customers meet their important business needs in terms of energy efficiency, operating income, capital productivity, risk management, and global corporate responsibility. ABB's solutions for different industrial areas include process control, instrumentation, analytical instruments, security, plant optimization, telecommunications, energy management and power distribution.

ABB is a leader in power and automation technology in the world's top 500 companies. ABB is committed to helping power, utilities and industrial customers improve their performance while reducing their impact on the environment. ABB Group operates in more than 100 countries and employs 130,000 people. ABB has a full range of business activities in China including R&D, manufacturing, sales and engineering services. It has 18,000 employees, 31 local companies, and sales and service networks in 80 cities across the country.