Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
American Bureau of Shipping
The Power of Electrification in Shipping with ABB
26 minutes Posted Nov 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction
Scope of Maritime Electrification
Driving Forces
Hurdles to Adoption
Regulatory Environment and Safety
Major Trends
Long-Term Outlook
Closing Thoughts
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The development of electrification and battery technologies is driving new efficiencies for the maritime industry, especially for short-range vessels like tugs and ferries. In this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Olli Tuunainen, Local Business Line Manager for ABB’s Marine and Ports Division in Singapore, and YunTao Chen, head of the ABS Global Electrification Center in Singapore, joined host Brad Cox to discuss the benefits, safety considerations and future of maritime electrifica...