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.
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Did you know that about 90% of global trade is transported by marine shipping? And shipping is statistically “the least environmentally damaging mode of transport when its productive value is taken into consideration,” according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). But even the least environmentally damaging mode of transport can be made more sustainable. Marine…
Vard Electro, a globally recognized provider of marine electrical systems, has signed a multi-million-euro agreement with Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch to supply full DC distribution systems along with its state-of-the-art protection devices. As part of the agreement, Vard Electro will be able to serve its clients with high-end design and engineering services that…
In our first SWITCH IT UP webinar, we take a closer look as Michiel Bosch presents The Switch permanent magnet machine. This specially designed machine for shaft generators and propulsion offers vessels unprecedented benefits, including high power density, better reliability and lower operational costs. Presenters Michiel BoschCustomer Project EngineerYaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch For…
In this live webcast, hosted by Turbomachinery International, our experts will explore how solid-rotor technology extends the capabilities of standard induction electric motors. This makes it possible to run high-speed direct-drive applications more cost efficiently at higher powers and higher speeds.
February 23, 2022. 3pm CET | 4pm EET.
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…
Press release BEMAC Corporation (Headquarters: Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture; President: Masato Oda; hereinafter referred to as “BEMAC”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire shares in The Switch Engineering Oy and its group companies (Headquarters: Vaasa, Finland; hereinafter referred to as “The Switch”), a manufacturer of permanent magnet machines (PMM), DC distribution…
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch is set to join forces with leading maritime energy storage system (ESS) manufacturer Corvus Energy to continue the development of its smart Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection device for large-scale battery solutions and advanced DC power distribution. Under the three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU), Corvus Energy becomes the preferred…
Watch Asbjørn Halsebakke as he presents how to build ships for the future. In this 40-minute webinar, you will learn how you can fulfill current regulations and comply with future environmental challenges. This presentation explores how you can get superior reliability and flexibility to run on any future power source. In addition, Asbjørn covers some…
At the recent Future Energy Solutions Conference, Mikko Lönnberg presented several marine cases that demonstrate “The future is now” when it comes to using proven technology to help shipowners fulfill current regulations and comply with future environmental changes.