REM Pioneer has been named Ship of the year 2026 by Skipsrevyen, one of Norway’s leading maritime publications. The Switch is proud to be one of the technology providers enabling this award-winning vessel and helping to shape the future of sustainable offshore operations. Contracted by REM Offshore in 2024, REM Pioneer is designed for demanding…
How can DC-based power systems move from promising technology to market-ready solutions for the maritime industry? This was the focus of the STEESMAT and ALL-DC-SHIPS workshop at SMM 2026 in Hamburg on September 3. The workshop brought together shipowners, technology suppliers, class societies, researchers and other maritime stakeholders to discuss what is needed to accelerate…
Lappeenranta, Finland – The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet (PM) machines for marine applications, has launched the PMM850M PM machine, a compact, high-efficiency solution designed to help shipowners lower fuel consumption, reduce emissions and decrease operating costs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. Key advantages for customers: Filling a strategic market gap…
At the beginning of March, The Switch participated in the three-day WattsUp 2026 conference in Mallorca, hosted by the Maritime Battery Forum. The event brought together battery suppliers, system integrators, shipyards and classification societies to discuss the latest developments in maritime battery technology and related equipment. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including…
