Shipbuilding

ABB Equips Allseas' HTV Grand Tour Vessel for Offshore Wind Industry

ABB signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International to supply an integrated propulsion system for the HTV Grand Tour, a 230-meter semi-submersible vessel commissioned by Allseas. Scheduled for delivery in 2028, it will transport converter stations for the European offshore wind industry. The supply includes four 3.5 MW Azipod units for precise maneuvering and dynamic positioning, with a cargo capacity of 40,000 metric tons.