The Switch has been selected to deliver 5 PMM2000 permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators for the world’s largest 24,000 TEU newbuild container vessels. The first delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025. “Thanks to the success of the shipowner’s 14,000 and 16,000 TEU projects, they decided to continue cooperation with The Switch for their latest 24,000…
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6 PMM2000s for newbuild methanol dual-fuel containerships
The Switch received orders for six permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be installed on newbuild methanol-powered containerships. The first PMM2000M will be delivered in Q2 2025. The new vessels will be ready for commissioning in 2026 and 2027. “This order for the world’s most advanced high-power permanent magnet shaft generators is part of the…
Single drives extend lifetime of older vessels
The Switch single drives have been selected as part of a retrofit solution to hybridize a larger fleet of older vessels. The drives will connect batteries to the vessels’ AC switchboards. The Switch drives will be containerized with a battery and transformer by the system integrator and delivered as a single turnkey package. Delivery to…
Order for 10 new PMM2000M shaft generators
The Switch has received a new order for 10 permanent magnet direct-drive PMM2000M shaft generators for 10,300 TEU dual-fuel container vessels. Delivery is expected in Q1 2026–Q1 2027. The PMM2000M is the largest frame size in the company’s portfolio of shaft generators. A key aspect in the design of the vessels is to use a…