ABB Azipod Ice Class Propulsion Unit

ABB Azipod ICE variant for icebreaker and Arctic-trade vessels. Reinforced hub, ice-strengthened propeller blades and increased shaft diameter. Power range 5-17 MW. Reference operators include Aker Arctic icebreaker fleet, Yamal LNG carriers, shuttle tankers in the Russian Arctic. Polar Code Category A capable; tested down to first-year ice ridge thickness 4.5 m at design speed astern.