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Alex Smith |
ABB and StarDream Cruises have signed a new five-year service agreement covering two of the cruise line’s ships, Star Navigator and Genting Dream.
The agreement includes maintenance and lifecycle support for the cruise ships. During this period, Star Navigator will undergo two drydocking projects, while Genting Dream will undergo one. Both vessels will receive anytime technical support from ABB.
Star Navigator and Genting Dream are equipped with ABB’s Remote Diagnostic System and Propulsion Control System. Genting Dream, which was the first StarDream Cruises’ ship equipped with ABB Azipod propulsion, also features ABB Ability OptimE, a fully automated marine software toolset that helps to optimise the toe angle of the propulsion units.
“StarDream Cruises business has evolved over the years, but our trust in ABB’s ability to serve our needs has remained constant,” said Rickard Cignozzi, vice president of technical operations, StarDream Cruises. “ABB’s commitment to innovation and service excellence has consistently supported our own. We are pleased to extend this collaboration with a partner who understands the aspirations of the cruise industry and the critical role of optimized ship performance.”
Star Cruises, as it was then known, was ABB’s first marine customer in Singapore, leading to the establishment of its Marine & Ports local unit in the country in 2000. The latest contract comes as the division celebrates the 25th anniversary of its operations.
“This renewed partnership with StarDream Cruises is more than just a service agreement,” said Juha Koskela, president of ABB’s Marine & Ports division. “It’s a celebration of a relationship that began 25 years ago here in Singapore and continues to flourish, as well as a high-profile contract signifying ABB’s continuing success in Asia. Star Cruises was our first customer in the region, and their continued trust reaffirms the reliability, innovation, and world-class support we deliver to the leaders of the cruise industry.”