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March 28 (LNGJ) - Swiss-based ABB said it would supply the power and electric propulsion system to a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit for BW Group, which will also be remotely connected to ABB operations centres. The equipment onboard will provide data to the shore-side centres allowing ABB and the vessel owner to take a proactive approach to maintenance throughout the lifetime of the vessel. “The modern power system must be both efficient and connected,” said Juha Koskela, Managing Director of the ABB marine and ports business. ABB said its hardware will optimize fuel efficiency onboard while monitoring the vessel for an informed approach to maintenance. The 174,000 cubic meter capacity FSRU has been ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. The membrane-type vessel is expected to be delivered from the Korean shipyard in 2019.