During September 2022, we had the pleasure of welcoming six new members to our team of leading minds. Read their bios and professional journeys within below. Structural Analysis Specialist Trainee Seyedmajid (Majid) Mirzahosseini has joined our Engineering Analyses team as Structural Analysis Specialist Trainee on September 14, 2022. He will be working part-time alongside his…
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Join The Switch at SMM 2026 in Hamburg from September 1–4 at the BEMAC stand in Hall B7, Stand 535 in the Japanese Pavilion. Discover our latest permanent magnet (PM) technology for shaft generators and propulsion systems, along with our comprehensive range of marine-specific power electronics engineered to deliver performance, efficiency and reliability in demanding…
In August 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 12 units of its PMM2000M permanent magnet shaft generator, providing 4,210 kW of power at 50 rpm. These highly efficient and reliable shaft generators will be installed on a 18,200 TEU newbuild container vessel under construction at a South Korean shipyard. This product was chosen…
Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two oil/chemical tanker newbuilds with an electric propulsion system, which aim to set a new standard for low emissions at the Norwegian Coast. The Norway-based companies selected Berg Propulsion as the system integrator for these DNV ice-classed tankers. The newbuild 6,500 dwt stainless steel…
On April 24, The Switch took part in the third edition of Energy House Day 2025 in Stord, Norway. Held at the cutting-edge Energy House test center, the event offered a hands-on look at groundbreaking developments in areas such as green shipping, sustainable energy systems and future fuels. This year’s event was a total full…
An order for two The Switch PMM1500M permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators was received for a newbuild Pure Car, Truck Carrier (PCTC) with the option for an additional two vessels. The vessels will use the shaft generators for power take out (PTO). The first PMM1500M is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026 and the second…
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Being in the driver’s seat of The Switch since its inception in 2006 has been the highlight of my career. As of June 30, with full confidence, I am handing the keys of The Switch over to the next generation.
As part of the long-term strategy of Yaskawa Corporation, The Switch will become Yaskawa European’s Environmental Energy Division.
On April 9th, the Energy House in Stord, Norway, opened its doors to innovators, engineers, investors, and industry leaders working toward one shared goal: a cleaner, more resilient energy future. This annual Energy House Day took place for the 4th time this year. Among the participants were The Switch and partners such as Sustainable Energy,…
Marine power electronics (PE) specialist The Switch is realigning its Vaasa operations in Finland to strengthen production output amid accelerating vessel electrification. This restructuring will create new jobs in Vaasa and establish the site as a second hub for PE production and testing alongside The Switch’s long-standing base in Stord on the west coast of…