The Switch at Watts Up 2026

The Switch is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Watts Up 2026, taking place on March 3–5, 2026 at the Palau de Congressors de Palma, Spain. Watts Up is a dedicated maritime battery conference hosted by the Maritime Battery Forum, bringing together leading experts shaping the future of battery-powered vessels. Now in its 12th…

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Diesel-electric efficiency improvements with direct-drive propulsion system on M/S Nukumi

The M/S Nukumi, a diesel-electric bulk ship operating in the Gulf of St. Laurence and Great Lakes region since early 2022, was designed with many innovations to enhance safety, efficiency and performance while reducing the vessel’s overall environmental footprint. Making the ship’s onboard production and consumption of power extremely efficient was one essential design goal.…

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