The Switch to supply single drives for tanker newbuild quartet in China

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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Charting a greener course: marine electrification and sustainability

Did you know that about 90% of global trade is transported by marine shipping? And shipping is statistically “the least environmentally damaging mode of transport when its productive value is taken into consideration,” according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). But even the least environmentally damaging mode of transport can be made more sustainable. Marine…

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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…

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The Switch receives additional solid-rotor orders

In March 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 60 high-speed induction motors. This order is part of a long-term contract with the same customer and brings the total number of ordered motors to 250 of which nearly 150 have already been delivered. Deliveries for this latest order will start at the end of…

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