The Switch, a leading provider of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has won a contract to deliver the single drives for shaft generators that will be installed on four tankers under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry in Fujian Province. The Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI)-designed, 113,600-dwt LNG dual-fuel Aframax vessels are…
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The Switch at Energy House Day 2025 – “A vessel on land”
On April 24, The Switch took part in the third edition of Energy House Day 2025 in Stord, Norway. Held at the cutting-edge Energy House test center, the event offered a hands-on look at groundbreaking developments in areas such as green shipping, sustainable energy systems and future fuels. This year’s event was a total full…
The Switch featured in Bunkerspot April/May 2025 issue
The Switch was featured in this month’s issue of Bunkerspot magazine. In the, Jussi Puranen, Product Line Director, Electric Machines explains why and how permanent magnet machines are at the forefront of the shift towards electric propulsion. Read the article below:
The Switch inks landmark deal with Vard Electro to equip five offshore vessels
The Switch, a leading provider of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has signed a multimillion-euro contract with Ålesund-based Vard Electro that marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge products for innovative system integrators. The Switch will supply its DC-Hub technology to multiple vessels on order at Vard Electro, a…
The Switch logs over 50 new contracts for its latest-generation DC-Hubs
The Switch, one of the world’s leading providers of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has secured 50+ new contracts for its latest-generation The Switch DC-Hub, underscoring its growing popularity as a preferred power distribution solution for future-proof, flexible and low-emission vessels. All but one of the orders involve battery solutions, ranging from plug-in…
EU Awards €7,8 Million to Develop Next-Generation Power Systems for Green Shipping
The current global fleet contributes significantly to emissions, relying on conventional power systems that are not optimized for renewable energy integration. To address these challenges, the EU has granted €7,8 million to the STEESMAT project, aimed at developing groundbreaking power distribution systems for the zero-emission ships of the future. Spearheaded by Maritime CleanTech, 13 European…
Teemu Heikkilä explains The Switch technology to Hanken students
In October, The Switch was one of the companies to participate in Hanken Helsinki’s AIM2Flourish, a global student-led discovery of business for good program. Teemu Heikkilä, Product Line Director, Power Electronics, at The Switch, was one of the business leaders chosen by a group of Hanken students to explain about what The Switch does and…
Positive feedback from SMM
The Switch joined forces with BEMAC Corporation at this year’s SMM in Hamburg from September 3–6, 2024, to present the company’s extended range of solutions for the maritime industry. Asbjørn Halsebakke, Senior Manager, Marine Concepts at The Switch, presented the company’s power electronics product range, while Markus Silventoinen presented The Switch permanent magnet machines for…
Energy House Day 2024
On June 5, The Switch participated in the Energy House Day 2024 in Stord, Norway, an event for invited decision-makers in the ocean space. At the event, visitors had the chance to hear from companies pioneering future fuels, hydrogen production and sustainable energy solutions. About 150 guests attended, including representatives from governmental institutions and the…
The Switch products showcased at the BEMAC exhibition in Japan
On May 16 and 17, 2024, The Switch participated in the BEMAC exhibition held at BEMAC’s Mirai Factory in Imabari City, Japan. The exhibition attracted nearly 400 visitors, a mix of local shipowners, operators and shipyard personnel. Imabari, known for its strong maritime industry, provided an ideal venue for showcasing marine technology advancements. The event…
A great kickoff in Japan: BEMAC introduces The Switch at Sea Japan exhibition
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
The Switch welcomes new shareholders
The Switch Engineering Oy, Finland-based special electric machine and high-power converter product supplier, is excited to announce that majority shareholder Japanese marine electrical machinery supplier BEMAC Corporation, in partnership with global trading and investment company Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has acquired 100% of the shares in The Switch. The Switch is well known for its…