The world is moving ahead. Yet those in the marine industry who stick with tried and true technology may soon realize that they can no longer keep pace with the rapid changes we’re experiencing in energy efficiency, environmental regulations and financial pressures.
This means that many of the ships being commissioned today must face the fact that they will quickly become outdated.
At The Switch, we strongly believe that ships should use modern technology that allows them to enjoy long-term commercial viability. Modern technology allows a ship to be optimized for its specific task in various situations. Additionally, it enables environmental compatibility, ensuring cash flows in the future through the fact that the ship remains operable as originally planned.
New advanced drive trains based on permanent magnet technology offer a long-term guarantee to the marine industry. Permanent magnet (PM) drive train technology liberates ship owners to take advantage of efficiency throughout the entire speed range.
PM drive train designs can be easily optimized to suit various operating conditions. Each shipbuilder has a range of options to choose from to reach the greatest efficiency and a flexible speed range to best match the task at hand. For example, two key uses are for shaft generators and electric propulsion.
The entire system leads to dramatic fuel savings of up to 20–30% with PM efficiency rates of even over 98%. Plus, the frequency converter enables unrivalled controllability and flexibility.
Instead of letting your ship become outdated before its time, why not modernize it with the advantages of PM technology into a lean, clean vessel that will be profitably afloat for many years in the future?
Mika Koli
Key Account Manager