ABB to power New Zealand’s new Cook Strait ferries

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ABB has been contracted to supply power, propulsion, and automation systems for two new rail-enabled Ro-Pax ferries, Kupe and Cook, being built in China for New Zealand's Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme. The vessels will be constructed by Guangzhou Shipyard International for Ferry Holdings Limited, a New Zealand government entity, with delivery planned soon.

ABB has been selected to supply power, propulsion and automation systems for two new rail-enabled Ro-Pax ferries in New Zealand. The vessels, named Kupe and Cook, are part of the country’s Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme. Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) will build the ferries for New Zealand government entity Ferry Holdings Limited. Delivery is scheduled […] The post ABB to power New Zealand’s new Cook Strait ferries appeared first on Container News.