Marine Duty

Marine motors are engineered for harsh saltwater environments, providing corrosion resistance protection and reliability.

Built for the Sea: Reliable Power Above and Below Deck

ABB Baldor-Reliance® marine duty motors offer energy efficiency and reliability above deck and below deck with specially designed motors to keep essential and non-essential services operating. With premium features and construction, our marine duty motors are built to withstand extreme operating conditions associated with marine applications, such as salt laden, humid and corrosive atmospheres. We offer a comprehensive range of products in accordance with international standards and compliance with requirements of main classification societies, such as IEEE 45, United States Coast Guard, American Bureau of Ships, Lloyd’s Register and Det Norske Veritas Norway.

Features that matter

ABB’s severe duty, marine duty and Navy motors are designed for heavy-duty industrial applications and are extensively tested to withstand the requirements of at-sea power solutions, helping to ensure maximum reliability.

Marine duty

Built with premium features and rugged construction to withstand the harsh conditions of marine environments — including salt-laden, humid and corrosive atmospheres.

Type approval certifications

Motors meeting certifications from organizations such as ABS, Lloyd’s Register, DNV GL, IEEE, USCG and MIL-Spec, depending on user requirements and application.

Premium efficient electrical designs

All motors meet or exceed ABB Premium® efficiency energy requirements for US, Canada and Mexico.

Reliable performance

ABB Baldor-Reliance are engineered with safety and performance in mind.

Robust Design

Severe duty features are intended to provide reliable performance and long operating life in the harshest environment.

Inverter Duty

All ABB Baldor-Reliance 3 phase motors are inverter duty per ABB MG1 Part 31.

ABB Baldor-Reliance® 501 standard motor catalog

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Common Applications

Propulsion system, Pump, Winch, Thruster, Crane, Fan

Industries

Marine duty motor solutions for offshore and onshore marine applications. From small recreational boats to massive cargo vessels, electric motors are making their presence felt across the industry.

Marine

The marine industry is embracing industrial electric motors for quieter, cleaner and low-maintenance operation, driving sustainable efficiency across commercial vessels, leisure crafts, shipyards, cargo facilities and offshore platforms.

Chemical, oil and gas

ABB is focused on helping energy companies operate more efficiently to reduce their environmental impact, while enabling new, clean energy value chains to fuel our future.

Discover ABB's Innovative Software and Tools

Unlock the power of ABB's cutting-edge software and tools designed to simplify your industrial electric motor journey. Whether you're selecting, configuring, replacing, or upgrading, our intuitive tools are here to guide you every step of the way. With ABB, finding the perfect match for your motor needs has never been easier. Explore now and make the most informed choice for your operations.

Select your motor

Search our comprehensive list of ABB Baldor-Reliance® motors and gain access to detailed product specifications, technical data and product documentation.

Configure your motor

ABB’s Motor Connector is an online tool that allows experienced users to select, customize and configure motors to exactly match their performance and application needs. 

Replace your motor

Have an existing motor you’d like to convert to ABB? Use this tool to find your ABB motor.

Upgrade your motor

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