“Finding the Future in Imabari” – A look at Bari-Ship 2025

From May 22 to 24, the bustling port city of Imabari played host to Bari-Ship 2025, Japan’s premier maritime industry event. This year’s exhibition truly lived up to its theme – “Find the Future in Imabari.” Jonna Tiainen, Senior Specialist, Thermal Design, from The Switch in Lappeenranta, Finland, had a chance to participate in the…

20 questions about The Switch permanent magnet machines

When it comes to marine electrification, permanent magnet (PM) machines are quickly becoming the preferred choice for shipowners aiming for sustainability and cost savings. But as with any new technology, questions arise. We’ve compiled the 20 most frequently asked questions about The Switch PM machines. If you want to understand the technology better, this guide…

Join us at Nor-Shipping 2025!

Please visit our team at Nor-Shipping 2025 from June 2–6 in Oslo, where we will be happy to discuss our game-changing green electric machines and power electronics for marine that can help you reach zero emissions. Safe by Design: The Future of DC at Sea Don’t miss our presentation at Maritime Cleantech Norway’s stand on…

The Switch to supply single drives for tanker newbuild quartet in China

The Switch, a leading provider of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has won a contract to deliver the single drives for shaft generators that will be installed on four tankers under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry in Fujian Province. The Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI)-designed, 113,600-dwt LNG dual-fuel Aframax vessels are…

Charting a greener course: marine electrification and sustainability

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…

The Switch at Energy House Day 2025 – “A vessel on land”

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…

New package order for 4 shaft generators and single drives

The Switch received a package order in February 2025 to supply its PMM1000M shaft generator and single-drive package to four newbuild 140-meter-long, 12,000 dwt multipurpose vessels (MPP), with an option for two additional vessels. The Switch PMM1000M’s slim design features a slightly smaller cooling unit, ensuring a better fit within the engine room. The vessels…

The Switch featured in Bunkerspot April/May 2025 issue

The Switch was featured in this month’s issue of Bunkerspot magazine. In the, Jussi Puranen, Product Line Director, Electric Machines explains why and how permanent magnet machines are at the forefront of the shift towards electric propulsion. Read the article below:

Why DC distribution for offshore vessels?

Electrification is the marine industry’s obvious choice in its efforts to reach net zero emissions. DC distribution is a useful option for many types of vessels for a wide variety of reasons. Common benefits include: Offshore vessels have features which benefit greatly from DC distribution. According to DNV statistics, nearly 200 offshore vessels are already…