ABB has won a contract to deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two hybrid-electric cable repair vessels being built for French shipowner Orange Marine at Colombo Dockyard
ABB has won a contract to deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two hybrid-electric cable repair vessels being built for French shipowner Orange Marine at Colombo Dockyard PLC in Sri Lanka.
The vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, will support submarine cable maintenance operations across the Atlantic and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean, Black and Red seas. Orange Marine is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Orange Group and specializes in the installation and maintenance of subsea telecommunications cables.
Under the agreement, ABB will supply a comprehensive integrated package including power generation, propulsion and automation technologies designed to optimize operational efficiency and reliability during complex subsea cable repair work.
At the core of the propulsion arrangement will be ABB’s Azipod® DO propulsion units paired with Compact RCS (Remote Control System), providing high levels of maneuverability and thrust control. The system enables precise vessel positioning—critical for cable repair operations—while the gearless Azipod design reduces lubrication oil requirements, lowering maintenance needs and operating costs. Its compact footprint also simplifies installation and improves vessel layout flexibility.
The ships will also be equipped with the ABB Ability™ 800xA Integrated Automation System, enabling crews to monitor
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