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Value of electric propulsion for sailboats: Enhanced user experience

From a design standpoint electric propulsion is more in-line with a sailboat’s form functions, enhancing both the sailing and motoring experience. Quicker access to power, concise control and comfort all lead to higher user enjoyment, more frequent use of the vessel and ultimately market growth for sailing as a whole. The helm’s ability to start…
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Value of electric propulsion for sailboats: Intro

Properly designed and installed electric auxiliary propulsion is a far superior propulsion system for sailing vessels than a traditional internal combustion engine. It also replaces the entire power storage and management systems on board with a much more capable, higher capacity and completely integrated whole vessel power system. The higher initial cost does not tell…
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TOMMI LASSILA APPOINTED AS NEW CEO OF OCEANVOLT

Oceanvolt a leading supplier of hybrid electric power & propulsion systems to the boating industry has announced the appointment of Tommi Lassila as their new CEO. He assumed responsibilities on 9.3.2020 and succeeds Markus Mustelin, who has been managing Oceanvolt for the past 3 years. Tommi Lassila is joining Oceanvolt from ABB where he has been…
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Jimmy Cornell visits Oceanvolt to discuss his EL.CA.NO project

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…
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BOOT 2020

Time: 18.-26.1.2020 Location: Messe Düsseldorf Stand: Hall 9 / Stand D56 Sailing enthusiast? Come see our DAME 2017 Award winning ServoProp at stand 9D56 of boot Düsseldorf! Motorboat owner? Find out how our modular AXC shaft drive series can transform your motorboat to clean and quiet electric. To book a meeting at the show contact sales@oceanvolt.com Other…
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S/Y TITA

The S/Y Tita is an Östersjö 8 designed by Birger Slotte and built in 1945. It has been restored, repaired and refitted with an Oceanvolt AXC10 electric motor system. Technology used in the electric Östersjö 8: Engines: Oceanvolt AXC10 (10kW) shaft drive motor Batteries: 11,4kWh Li-NMC battery bank
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HIRING: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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…
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Newport International Boat Show 2019

Time: 12.9-15.9.2019 Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA Stand: Land Space 10E Come check out Oceanvolt's electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Newport International Boat Show 2019. To book a meeting at the show contact salesusa@oceanvolt.com
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Vaka Motu Palau’s successful Maiden Journey

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…
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La Bella Verde – Solar Powered Clean-up Catamaran “IBI”

The Spanish Mediterranean island of Ibiza has a dedicated target to become free from single- use plastic by 2023. With the recent launch of one of the world’s first solar powered clean-up catamarans, 2019 signifies a major step towards this action. The initiative by the iBi Foundation includes a unique ocean clean-up system that filters and removes plastics…
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SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING BRINGS OCEANVOLT 2 000 000€

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!
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HIRING: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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…
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ELECTRIC & HYBRID MARINE WORLD EXPO 2019

Time: 25.-27.6.2019 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: Hall 12, stand E1115 To register your free entry go to: https://www.electricandhybridmarineworldexpo.com/en/register.php To book a meeting with Oceanvolt at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo 2019 please contact sales@oceanvolt.com
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For immediate release: Oceanvolt looking for investments to scale up production

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…
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CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN!

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!
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TRASH COLLECTOR “ROSKA-ROOPE”

"Roska-Roope" is a trash collector boat built by Pidä Saaristo Siistinä Ry in Rauma. It is a 50 year anniversary gift for all the waterways in Finland and its users. The idea of the boat is to create awareness about protecting the oceans from trash and pollutions. Oceanvolt AX3 motors ● Two electric motors that…
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HIRING: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (TRAINEE, PART-TIME)

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,…
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SHE’S ELECTRIC: THE SPIRIT 44E

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…
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Salona Yachts enters the ’green zone’

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…
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Hiring: Production staff member (Assembly of electronics)

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…
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Helsinki International Boat Show 2019

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…
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BOOT 2019

Time: 19.-27.1.2019 Location: Messe Düsseldorf Stand: Hall 5/ Stand B43 Sailing enthusiast? Come see our DAME 2017 Award winning ServoProp at stand 5B43 of boot Düsseldorf! Motorboat owner? Find out how our modular AXC shaft drive series can transform your motorboat to clean and quiet electric. Also present at our stand: Q-Yachts To book a meeting at…
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METS 2018

Time: 13.-15.11.2018 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: 12.833, Finnish Pavilion & E-nnovation Lab MEET US AT METS! Are you planning to visit this year’s Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam? Let us know your schedule and set up a meeting with our team at the show. Oceanvolt's stand is at the heart of the Finnish Pavilion, stand 12.833!
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Hiring: System Engineer

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…
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United States Sailboat Show 2018

Time: 4.10-8.10.2018 Location: City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland, USA Stand: Land Space 43 Come check out Oceanvolt's electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the United States Sailboat Show 2018. To book a meeting at the show contact salesusa@oceanvolt.com
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Newport International Boat Show 2018

Time: 13.9-16.9.2018 Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA Stand: Land Space 10E Come check out Oceanvolt's electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Newport International Boat Show 2018. To book a meeting at the show contact salesusa@oceanvolt.com
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