Japan is focusing on electrification of its coastal shipping industry as an important part of the country’s push to meet 2050 IMO regulations. In July, the government announced a JPY 60 billion national project to create a zero-emission coastal shipping industry. One of the world’s largest coastal shipping industries Japan’s geography favors coastal shipping. The…
The Switch single drives were selected in June 2024 as part of a solution to hybridize a nearly 100-meter LOA anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, originally built in the early 2010s. The drives will be used to connect batteries to the vessel’s AC switchboard, retrofitting the vessel for hybrid use. The delivery is expected…
In June 2024, The Switch received a new order to deliver DC-Hubs to 4 newbuild low-carbon, multipurpose vessels (MPV) for short-sea routes. The estimated date of delivery will be in Q4 of 2024 through Q2 of 2025. According to Juha Tennivaara, Vice President Sales at The Switch, this order helps the company strengthen its position…
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
Another calendar year is almost complete, and it is soon time for a well-deserved holiday break. The past year has been very exciting for The Switch. We have received a lot of new shaft generator orders from several system integrator customers, including a number of new customers. These orders have made us clearly a leading…
Press Release Helsinki-headquartered power electronics specialist The Switch will deliver its market-leading DC power distribution solution, The Switch DC-Hub, and ultra-fast Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) and Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection devices as part of the battery-electric system for the world’s largest fully electric RoPax on order for Argentine ferry operator Buquebus. Technology group Wärtsilä…
Looking at my email history, I see that the term “shaft generator” first appeared in my email conversations in May 2013. So, it has been exactly ten years to date from when we first started to think how we could utilize our permanent magnet technology originally developed for the wind industry in marine applications –…
Raise your career to higher powers The Switch focuses on electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies. We care for the environment, but not only the natural one. We also care for our working environment and our fellow colleagues. We treat all employees equally. Together, we are committed to fostering a physically and psychologically safe…
Teemu Heikkilä The marine industry is evolving rapidly to meet 2023 IMO-mandated emissions deadlines – and the ones to follow. To accomplish this, long-established methods and equipment are being reevaluated, upgraded or replaced. Making DC distribution the best choice for marine use Power distribution is a promising area for vessel efficiency gains. Although AC distribution…
In the marine industry, the future looks highly interesting, with major challenges to unravel. The energy mix on board is likely to be a fascinating mosaic. Our vessels have to be ready, and flexibility will be key.
In the marine industry, the future looks highly interesting, with major challenges to unravel. The energy mix on board is likely to be a fascinating mosaic. Our vessels have to be ready, and flexibility will be key.
What kind of shipowner are you? Are you the type to simply go around switching off the air conditioning and laying off employees to keep costs in line? Or are you determined to lower costs through investments in the best technology?