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To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first round the world voyage, Jimmy Cornell is preparing to sail the historic route of the first circumnavigation achieved by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano. In fact, the Basque sailor should be credited with the first round the world voyage, as he sailed with Magellan from the…

Job Description We are looking to strengthen our software team with a member who has solid experience (preferably at least 2 years) in embedded software development and skills in using C++ programming language. We design software mostly for microcontroller-based systems and write support software for PCs. Knowledge and/or willingness to learn more about ARM based…

Okeanos Vaka Motu Palau, made her maiden voyage of over 4,000 nautical miles across the pacific ocean from Auckland to Palau successfully this May using only 80 litres of biofuel. The traditional double hull sailing canoe will be used for a variety of cultural projects, inter-island travel and sustainability-based education and research, as well as…

The Oceanvolt crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor's site closed yesterday 6 hours before the deadline when the maximum 2 million € was reached. We are overwhelmed about the fantastic interest in investing in Oceanvolt from people and organisations from 37 counties. To our more than 500 new shareholders we say welcome and thank you for believing in Oceanvolt!

Job Description We are looking to strengthen our software team with a member who has solid experience (preferably at least 2 years) in embedded software development and skills in using C++ programming language. We design software mostly for microcontroller-based systems and write support software for PCs. Knowledge and/or willingness to learn more about ARM based…

May 28th 2019 Oceanvolt looking for investments to scale up production Finnish electric motor manufacturer Oceanvolt is launching a crowdfunding campaign in which participants receive equity through the online investor platform Invesdor. Starting today and until June 27, 2019, Oceanvolt is looking to raise €0.6M-€2M in exchange of equity between 8.45 and 23.52 %. Through…

The crowdfunding campaign is now open! Go to https://www.invesdor.com/en/pitches/1008 to learn more! Join us in the quest for sustainable boating. Invest in Finnish cleantech. Invest in Oceanvolt now!

The Oceanvolt ServoProp won the International Innovation Award at The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boatshow held 16-19th of May 2019.

Job Description In this position, you will be working as an embedded software developer in our software team. We design software mostly for microcontroller-based systems and write support software for PCs. The primary language is C++14. You are required to be familiar either in embedded development or C++ or preferably both. Other skills we value,…

Originally published by Spirit Yachts Fully electric with solar panels and no hydrocarbons onboard, the Spirit 44E is at the forefront of sustainable sailing. Due to launch in early 2020, her ringframes have recently gone into build in the Spirit Yachts yard in Suffolk. From afar, the 13.4m Spirit 44E will look like any other…

Salona shipyard decided to expand sailing boats gamma by entering the electric powered area of performance sailing. Salona 33, Salona 35 and Salona 380 will be optionally powered by Oceanvolt electric propulsion system. The sail drive motors are the most advanced patented technology and this alignment with Oceanvolt is a great step forward for Salona…

Job description In this position, you will be working as a production staff member manufacturing Oceanvolt components for electric motors and propulsion systems. Additionally, your role includes handling customer projects and deliveries. Above all, your main responsibility is to ensure customer satisfaction. To ensure customer satisfaction, you will contribute to improving documentation and providing installations…

Helsingin Venemessut 2019 Kesä ja uusi veneilykausi lähestyy! Harkitsetko purje- tai moottoriveneesi moottorin vaihtoa? Vaihda nyt äänettömään ja päästöttömään Oceanvolt sähkömoottorijärjestelmään. Tuot veneesi kertaheitolla nykyaikaan ja nautit huolettomista merimaileista! Jos tilaat nyt ehdit vielä saada järjestelmän kesäksi. Kysy tarjousta tai lisätietoa joko suoraan Oceanvoltilta osoitteesta sales@oceanvolt.com tai alla olevilta yhteistyökumppaneiltamme! Helsinki International Boat Show 2019…

As an Oceanvolt System Engineer, your main responsibility is to take the role of project coordinator for each sold Oceanvolt system and follow it through the order, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, installing, certifying and issuing of the warranty stages. This includes planning and implementing the follow up process as well as communicating the progress to different…

Job description In this key position, your main responsibility is to lead the R&D team and take responsibility for research. Additionally, you are responsible for planning and implementing new programs and protocols. Furthermore, you will oversee the development of new products, monitor the development progress and communicate to and with all relevant stakeholders. For a…

Oceanvolt & Q-Yachts are thrilled to announce that the most successful rap-artist in Finland, Jare Tiihonen (alias Cheek) and Jens Kyllönen (former professional poker player) have become the first happy owners of the Finnish built, fully electric Q30 day cruiser. “We are confident that this is the beginning of something big. We are very pleased…

We've signed contracts with Mr. Claude Desjardins in Australia and Beacon Marine in New Zealand. Our business has increased tremendously in these areas during the past few years and by appointing these new partners we will strengthen the presence of Oceanvolt and the local support towards boat builders and refit yards. Agent & Refit Yard…

Oceanvolt, a leading supplier of clean electric power & propulsion systems to the boating industry has announced the appointment of Alec von Weissenberg as Area Sales Manager Nordic Countries. He started in his new position on beginning of July 2018. Alec has a solid background from leading companies within the industry and he has been…

The main functional responsibility of the Area Sales Manager is to manage the overall sales activity in the set area. As a member of the sales team, the AREA SALES MANAGER shall, together with the other members take part in strategy implementation and the development of the area to ensure long-term sustainability of the business…

G-Force 1500C 'IMMAGINA' recently completed her delivery from Cape Town to Grenada, and owner Donato has written some words about the trip and the boat's performance. "I have sailed Immagina, a G-Force 1500C, from Cape Town to Grenada covering 6,500 Nm across the Atlantic. She sailed wonderfully throughout! We had south easterly winds that ranged…

Last week was a busy and useful week for the IMOCA class. After the safety course organised in La Trinité-sur-Mer in Brittany on Wednesday 4th April, those involved in the class got together again on the following day in Lorient for the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Encouragement to use renewable energy on board the boats,…

Oceanvolt a leading supplier of clean electric power & propulsion systems to the boating industry has announced the appointment of Calle Nyman as Sales Director. He has started in his new position on the 14th of August 2017. Calle Nyman has an impressive track record from leading companies within the industry and he has been…

Yesterday we signed a new Partner Agreement with Just Catamarans in Dania, FL.  Just Catamarans is an Outremer dealer, charter services and a refit specialist offering complete marine services and handling several hurricane recovery catamarans from the BVI.  Oceanvolt is the perfect addition to their product offering.