The Swiss group ABB has signed a service contract lasting 15 years with the American cruise group Royal Caribbean with the aim of improving the operational efficiency of fleet, including as part of the decarbonisation of activity. The agreement covers 33 ships in service of the group and includes preventive maintenance and the introduction of digital solutions to optimize propulsion systems, improve ship safety, maximize availability fleet and ensure fast response times for the planned maintenance of Azipod thrusters.

"Our collaboration with the Royal Caribbean group - recalled Juha Koskela, president of the Marine & ABB's Ports, announcing the deal – has been in place for nearly three years decades, starting from the installation of the propulsion system Azipod on one of the largest cruise ships in the world of the time. Since then, we have collaborated on numerous projects Pioneering. This service agreement marks an important milestone milestone in our journey together and underlines the role of key role of ABB solutions in the modernization and maintaining the performance of one of the world's largest cruise fleets innovative in the world".