In June, I had the opportunity to visit two trade fairs related to rotating machines and explore the options that are offered today by the market. Read more for a review of the market.

In June, I had the opportunity to visit two trade fairs related to rotating machines and explore the options that are offered today by the market. Read more for a review of the market.
On October 14 and 15, 2025, The Switch will take part in the Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition in Bergen. The event brings together vessel owners, energy companies, port authorities, regulators, technology providers and battery manufacturers. It serves as a key platform to discuss solutions driving the transition to low-…
Europe often takes the spotlight for advancements in maritime industry electrification. Countries like Norway and Finland are already operating over a hundred electric vessels, driving the global shift toward sustainable shipping. Japan, on the other hand, has been comparatively quiet – with just around 10 electric vessels currently in operation. But behind the scenes, Japan…
The cooling system for a vessel’s electrical machines and drives is of paramount importance. Inadequately handled thermal stresses can cause an electrical system to age prematurely or even fail. A successful cooling system design must completely address all potential issues. Air-cooled systems are the cheapest and easiest to maintain. However, liquid-cooled systems come with so many…