Since the introduction of the Azipod in 1990 by Kvaerner Masa- Yards (KMY) and ABB Marine of Finland, podded drives have captured the interest of two other consortia.

Azipod is an azimuthing electric propulsion drive, developed by Kvaerner Masa-Yards and ABB Industry. The Azipod unit to be installed is reportedly the world's most powerful azimuthing propulsion ...