ABB and StarDream Cruises have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with a new service agreement covering two of the cruise line’s luxury ships.
The five-year agreement covers maintenance and lifecycle support for the cruise ships ‘Star Navigator’ and ‘Genting Dream’, of 269 and 335 m in length, respectively.
During this period, ‘Star Navigator’ will undergo two, and ‘Genting Dream’ one, drydocking projects, with both vessels receiving 24/7 technical support from ABB.
When known as Star Cruises, the cruise line was ABB’s first marine customer in Singapore.
To provide dedicated customer support and long-term value, ABB established its Marine & Ports local unit in Singapore in 2000.
The new agreement comes at a time when Asia’s cruise market is returning to robust growth. In terms of guest numbers, the region contributed 16.7% to the global cruise market in 2024. Cruises in Asia generated revenues of $1.48 bill last year, and this figure is expected to reach $3.23 bill by 2030.
“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, 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 optimised ship performance.”
“This renewed partnership with StarDream Cruises is more than just a service agreement,” added Juha Koskela, President, 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.”
Both ‘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 to be equipped with ABB’s Azipod® propulsion, also features ABB Ability™ OptimE, a fully automated marine software toolset that helps optimise the toe angle of the propulsion units.
