# ABB to supply power and propulsion system for Van Oord WTIV Boreas

ABB has been selected to provide an integrated power, automation and propulsion system, including four Azipod units, for the mega wind turbine installation vessel Boreas, being built for Van Oord at Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. The vessel is due for delivery in the second half of 2024.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-08-24
- Where: Yantai, China
- Status: announced
- Products: integrated power and propulsion system, Azipod propulsion units, hybrid-electric propulsion system
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Van Oord](https://endata.com/companies/1366.md) (customer)
- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard](https://endata.com/companies/58203.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [marinelog.com](https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/abb-solutions-selected-for-van-oord-mega-wtiv/), 2022-08-24: "Having collaborated with ABB in the past, we know that not only does ABB meet all of these requirements; they also offer global support during the project and throughout the lifecycle of the vessel."

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