# Sandfirden and Liebherr collaborate on hybrid ship propulsion systems

Dutch genset specialist Sandfirden Technics and Swiss electric equipment supplier Liebherr have agreed to collaborate on the development of hybrid ship propulsion systems. Liebherr will provide complete propulsion systems starting from 200 kW per drive, and Sandfirden will offer a one-stop solution for hybrid propulsion customers.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-06-06
- Status: announced
- Products: hybrid ship propulsion systems, generators, electric motors, switchgear, frequency converter technology, power management system
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Liebherr](https://endata.com/companies/10693.md) (partner)
- [Sandfirden Technics](https://endata.com/companies/24723.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [motorship.com](https://www.motorship.com/news/propulsion/sandfirden-and-liebherr-develop-hybrid-propulsion/), 2017-06-06: "The experience and know-how of Liebherr in these branches and applications, combined with the expertise of Sandfirden in the field of maritime transport, form a solid basis for successful collaboration."

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