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…

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Electrifying Japan’s coastal vessels: the why and the how

Japan is focusing on electrification of its coastal shipping industry as an important part of the country’s push to meet 2050 IMO regulations. In July, the government announced a JPY 60 billion national project to create a zero-emission coastal shipping industry. One of the world’s largest coastal shipping industries Japan’s geography favors coastal shipping. The…

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The Switch to join BEMAC Corporation at SMM Hamburg 2024

We will be joining together with BEMAC Corporation at SMM Hamburg from September 3–6, 2024! Please come to meet our team of experts at Hall B7, Stand 553 where we will be showcasing our DC-Hub solutions. We look forward to seeing you – and electrifying your vision for future-proof vessels.

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Order received to hybridize vessel

The Switch single drives were selected in June 2024 as part of a solution to hybridize a nearly 100-meter LOA anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, originally built in the early 2010s. The drives will be used to connect batteries to the vessel’s AC switchboard, retrofitting the vessel for hybrid use. The delivery is expected…

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