COVID-19 has slowed down the world. The marine industry is slow to begin with – and now even slower. Still, some progressive bulk carrier and oil tanker companies are placing orders for future vessels. Why? Read in this new marine blog.
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.
The Switch factories are keeping up 100% production capacity. And we have been able to continue delivering our products to our wind, marine and turbo/industry customers on time and as promised.
This fall has been very busy finalizing new developments and bringing new products to the market. As the general market growth is slowing down, we have been grateful that our business has continued to proceed quite well.
Shipowners striving for growth need technology that can enable their vessels to pollute less while improve overall performance and save costs. Now, there’s an answer − an electric propulsion system with a permanent magnet machine.
WE Tech and The Switch have been chosen to deliver their PMG solution to Australian Toll Shipping’s two RORO vessels.
WE Tech and The Switch announce the operational success at sea of their first direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution.
The Switch received a PM shaft generator order with an option of one more from the energy-efficient solution provider WE Tech for an LNG carrier owned by Saga LNG Shipping Pte. Ltd. Deliveries will commence in October 2016. The Switch’s PM shaft generator operates over the full main engine speed range while generating electricity for…
Tarbit Shipping wanted to optimize its cargo operations as well as achieve economical operations in sailing. In addition, the vessels aimed to have PTI Take Me Home mode and PTI Boost mode. WE Tech chose The Switch PM shaft generator, which is driven by the main engine, to handle the cargo operations of the advanced…
Runtech placed a multi-million-euro order with The Switch for turbo motors to be used in their vacuum pump systems.
The way uneven power requirement is experienced on ships is just the same as it is on land. But how to handle this grid stability issue efficiently at sea?
The Switch has successfully tested its PM shaft generator in a rigorous bench test in Vaasa. The PMM 1000 direct-drive marine shaft generator certified by Lloyds marks the first of its kind to take advantage of PM technology, allowing ships to gain greater efficiency over the entire speed range.