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We’re excited to share that Oceanvolt will be showcasing our cutting-edge electric propulsion systems and marine innovations at several prestigious boat shows around the globe in the coming months. Whether you’re a marine enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about sustainable technology, we invite you to visit us and experience the future of marine…

Most sailors are accustomed to horsepower when talking about diesel engines, while the power of an electric motor is normally expressed in kilowatts. Horsepower can easily be converted to kilowatts, and vice versa, since both are units of power - 1 kilowatt is 1.34 horsepower. Still, we claim that a seemingly less powerful electric motor…

Yesterday (23.6.2024) marked a significant milestone for Oceanvolt—our 20th birthday! For two decades, we have been pioneers in electric propulsion, transforming the sailing world with sustainable, silent, and efficient solutions. A huge thank you to our customers, partners, and supporters who have been with us on this incredible journey. Here's to many more years of…

Oceanvolt is a leading company in engineering and manufacturing environmentally friendly electric and hybrid propulsion systems for boats. As a Mechanical Engineer, your main responsibility will be mechanical engineering and 3D modelling. Our customer range is wide, including boatbuilders, charter companies, and light ferries in commercial use. This role involves working with SolidWorks engineering tools,…

Helsinki, 7.3.2024 Oceanvolt, a leading provider of electric propulsion solutions for boats, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikael Heikfolk as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2024. Mikael Heikfolk brings a wealth of leadership experience to his new role at Oceanvolt. With a proven track record in driving growth-oriented strategies and…

Oceanvolt’s HighPower ServoProp 25 has been announced as the overall winner of the DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE 2023. Andre Hoek, chair of the DAME Award jury, presented the 32nd-anniversary edition of the DAME Award at the opening of the METSTRADE show this morning (15 November 2023) during the METSTRADE Breakfast Briefing in the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. The HighPower…

The hybrid X-Yachts Xc 47 (with HPSP25) and KM Yachtbuilders Bestevaer 36 (with ServoProp 15) have been nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2024! The Bestevaer 36 was tested in La Rochelle earlier in September and last week the Xc 47 went through test sails in Barcelona and the final result of these tests will be revealed at the…

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that the Oceanvolt HighPower ServoProp 25 has been nominated for this year's prestigious DAME Award in the category of Propulsion & Dynamics! Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to the awards ceremony at METSTRADE 2023!   For more information on the nominees visit: https://www.damedesignawards.com/nominees   For more…

On one side, hydrogen fuel cell technology is getting a renewed boost in attention as the world looks for the latest technology when it comes to energy. On the other side, there is a rising popularity of larger, sailing multihulls, like the Rapido 50XS, Vaan Yachts, McConaghy MC55, and so many others. Naturally, it makes…

"Hybrid" can mean many different things, so what does an Oceanvolt hybrid system look like? We configure our hybrid systems such that a 48 V DC generator is sized and supplied with the Oceanvolt electric propulsion motor. The generator (or 'genset') is linked directly to the battery bank and configured for automatic operation i.e. you…

PRESS RELEASE: 12h20 CET 06.06.2023 OceansLab announce first Off­­icial Cleantech Partners  Maxeon Solar Technologies, Genevos, and Oceanvolt join OceansLab as Official Cleantech Partners Unique opportunity to become a lead partner for OceansLab with a mission to accelerate the uptake of high performance clean innovations through the world’s most extreme ocean races   OceansLab IMOCA hydrogen-electric…

The Oceanvolt HighPower ServoProp 25 The patented 48 V Oceanvolt HighPower ServoProp 25 (HPSP 25) featuring a controllable pitch propeller combines a high-efficiency saildrive with the most powerful hydrogenerator on the market. One of the unique features of the HighPower ServoProp is the capability of the propeller blades to rotate 360 degrees, allowing for ultimate…

Interested in travelling and working with electric motors? We are now looking for a new team member to support international clients remotely and within Europe in versatile support requests. We hope that you share a common interest for electronics and high client satisfaction with us. Apply now, as the position will be filled as soon…

Looking for a summer job in coordinating delivery processes? We are looking for a junior logistics coordinator to take care of versatile duties to securing the highest quality of service in international shipping processes. Read more and apply as soon as possible! About the role As a logistics coordinator, you ensure that a client will…

We are looking for a Production Worker for our production located in Konala, Helsinki! About the job In this position you will be a part of a pioneering team in the boating industry. As a production worker your role is to assemble electric motors and propulsion systems. Your daily work includes mechanical and electrical installation work as…

"Electric propulsion is a core part of our goals to lower the carbon footprint of our yachts. All our yachts are customised, so we only work with suppliers who can deliver highly efficient, bespoke solutions. Oceanvolt has a forward thinking, collaborative approach, and delivers on every project." – Karen Underwood, Managing Director, Spirit Yachts Spirit…

We are experiencing a strong demand for our solutions – new orders show a 60% growth compared to last year. To support this growth and the launch of our new product line early 2023, we will need additional working capital. This is why we have started a crowdfunding round this morning (1.12.2022)! To get all financial data…

Electric propulsion and data capture to aid ocean clean-up operations have become a top priority for today’s marine environment. Sail Electric are experts in marine renewable energy, electric propulsion and advanced monitoring systems, with a goal to establish access to a sustainable future for boaters. As agents for world-renowned Oceanvolt’s range of innovative electric propulsion…

”We didn’t want to be first movers on this area, but preferred to wait until technology and knowledge had matured properly” ”And I’m really happy to say that the time finally is right to present the first X-Yacht with electric propulsion.” – Kræn Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts     The propulsion system in the new…

As our company grows, our current offices and production facilities have again become too small for our needs. So from June 16th, 2022 onwards you will find our new, significantly larger offices and production facilities in Konala, Helsinki Finland. THE NEW ADDRESS IS: Oceanvolt Oy Ruosilantie 7 00390 Helsinki Finland  

We are looking for a PRODUCTION WORKER to Oceanvolt’s assembly line located in Helsinki! About the job In this role you will be working in manufacturing and your main responsibilities will be assembling the electric motors and propulsion systems. Your daily work includes mechanical and electrical installation work as well as electronic installations. You will…

Oceanvolt is looking for a Production Lead to join our team in Helsinki! As a Production Lead you will manage the production and report directly to the CEO. As a member of the management team, the Production Lead shall, together with the other managers take part in the strategy implementation and the development of the…