The world’s largest fully electric vessel will soon be plying the waters between Uruguay and Argentina. Its electrical safety is ensured by The Switch. Built by Australian shipbuilder Incat for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130-meter catamaran Ro-Pax ferry China Zorrilla arrived in Uruguay in September. The vessel is expected to begin ferrying passengers…
Dear friends, This year, The Switch is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is a special moment to pause, look back at our shared journey and recognize the people, partnerships and ideas that have shaped our company. Since The Switch was established in 2006, our path has included ambitious innovations, rapid growth, difficult market changes and…
No two turbomachinery applications are exactly alike. That’s why developing a high-speed machine starts with understanding the application. One-size-fits-all products rarely fit. In a new article for Turbomachinery International, Jonna Tiainen, R&D Project Manager at The Switch, explains how customer requirements are carried through every stage of development, from initial customer discussions and feasibility studies…
What happens when 20 years of The Switch’s technology and innovation meets 80 years of BEMAC engineering expertise? In a Maritime Reporter TV interview recorded at SMM 2026, Miika Reinikka, President & CEO of The Switch, and Nakauchi Daisuke, Corporate Officer at BEMAC, discuss the companies’ collaboration since BEMAC acquired The Switch in 2024. They…
