TianjinJune 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 3, 2026, at the 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo, Beijing ABB Electrical Drive Systems Co., Ltd. received the first digital application certification for marine product inspection in the electrical drive category from the China Classification Society (CCS). This certification is a significant recognition of ABB’s innovation in digital inspection of marine products and marks a milestone where digital inspection achieves automated data collection, standardized processes, and full traceability, substantially enhancing inspection quality and product quality assurance levels, showcasing ABB’s technical strength and digital innovation capabilities in the field of marine electrical equipment.
Fang Tao, Deputy General Manager of China Classification Society Tianjin Branch, presented the L3-level digital application certification for marine product inspection to Liu Lianhe, Head of ABB’s High-Power Products Unit Drive Business in China.
Liu Lianhe, Head of ABB’s High-Power Products Unit Drive Business in China, stated: “Digital transformation is a key path to cultivating new quality productive forces. This certification is a significant recognition of ABB’s sustained investment in digital inspection of marine products. Digital inspection, through automated data collection and full traceability, makes every inspection step more rigorous and transparent, representing a comprehensive improvement in inspection quality.ABB receiving the first digital application certification for marine product inspection in the electrical drive category fully demonstrates our innovative practices in this field. This is not only an honor but also a responsibility. In the future,we will continue to deepen cooperation with the China Classification Society, extending this model to more marine drive products and driving the industry’s digital transformation to greater depths.“
Wang Yu, Head of ABB Drive Products Business in China, stated: “As the first digital application certification for marine product inspection in the electrical drive category from the China Classification Society, this honor fully recognizes ABB’s product quality, technical strength, and digital innovation capabilities, and also marks the entry of electrical drive marine product inspection into a new digital era. With this certification, our production and testing data can be directly interfaced with the China Classification Society’s system, automatically completing the digital inspection process, thereby significantly shortening product delivery cycles and accelerating customer project timelines. We will take this as a new starting point to continuously promote the intelligent upgrade of marine electrical equipment, supporting the shipping industry in moving toward a more lean and cleaner new era.”
This certification now covers multiple product series, including ACQ580 and ACS880. ABB ACQ580 drive products can be widely used in various marine industry scenarios such as ship refrigeration compressors, ship fans and ventilation systems, and ship pump systems. These products are easy to commission and use, with a power range covering from 0.75 kW to 500 kW.
ABB ACS880
ABB ACS880 industrial drives are widely used in various marine and offshore engineering applications, including electric propulsion, shaft generators, waste heat power generation, energy storage, and desulfurization scrubbers. These products are designed with a robust and durable concept, providing high reliability and excellent performance in harsh environments, achieving high-precision motor control without the need for encoders, seamlessly integrating with all mainstream automation networks, and offering flexible customization to adapt to almost all types of motor models.
This certification is a significant milestone in the deepening cooperation between ABB and the China Classification Society. ABB will continue to innovate, conducting in-depth exploration in the digital inspection of marine products, and contributing to the intelligent upgrade and sustainable development of the shipping industry.