Converteam has an extensive expertise in the Marine sector and has the capability to design innovative and customized solutions.

The first chemical tankers with Electric Propulsion were equipped by Converteam!

For more than 10 years, Converteam has equipped several Crude Oil and Chemical tankers.

Converteam's Electric Propulsion systems are used on many types of tankers:

Crude oil carriers: 4 tankers for BP	Ro-Ro trailers ships: 2 ships for TOTE	Chemical tankers: 20 ships for Stolt Parcel Tankers Inc. and 2 for Marnavi and Finaval

 Main benefits from using Converteam's new solution combining Induction Motors with PWM press-pack IGBT MV7000 converters:  

• robustness: simplicity in motor design, small number of components, press-pack technology used in MV7000 converters
• high efficiency: thanks to high torque density induction motor and MV7000 converter technology 
• safety: propulsion equipment features high level of reliability.

• cruise ships
• LNG carriers
• research vessels
• container ships (PTO and Booster modes)