From October 21–23, The Switch returned to Bergen, Norway, for the Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference 2026. The event is one of the industry’s key meeting places for shipowners, shipyards, naval architects, equipment suppliers, classification societies and other maritime stakeholders. The three-day event proved highly valuable, offering excellent opportunities to connect with…
A vessel only earns money when it’s moving, and a failed permanent magnet shaft generator can stop it fast. That’s why the cheapest machine rarely equals the most economical one. Join Jussi Puranen and Toni Kilpeläinen for a deep dive into the engineering and design choices that keep shaft generators running reliably. In this webinar,…
The world’s largest fully electric vessel will soon be plying the waters between Uruguay and Argentina. Its electrical safety is ensured by The Switch. Built by Australian shipbuilder Incat for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130-meter catamaran Ro-Pax ferry China Zorrilla arrived in Uruguay in September. The vessel is expected to begin ferrying passengers…
Dear friends, This year, The Switch is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is a special moment to pause, look back at our shared journey and recognize the people, partnerships and ideas that have shaped our company. Since The Switch was established in 2006, our path has included ambitious innovations, rapid growth, difficult market changes and…
