Decarbonization of the marine industry
VEM has decades of experience in building electric motors, generators and auxiliary drives for all types of ships. We develop and build customer-specific solutions according to the current rules of the ship classification societies. VEM is the right partner at your side, starting in the project planning phase to find the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your application. We always consider the overall concept of the ship and respond to the needs of our customers.
All common types of construction and combinable cooling types are available for all machines.
No matter whether you are looking for an efficient and compact generator, very quiet drives or special on-deck machinery for cable layers or suction dredgers; VEM has the right machine on offer. Thousands of references prove the versatility and quality for which the name VEM has stood for almost 140 years.
Your Advantages
- Customized solutions tailored to your requirements
- Highest efficiency for energy savings
- Flexibility in design for optimal utilization of installation space
- Quality and precision “Made in Germany”
- Marine certification for most IACS members
- Decades of experience in the industry
Product overview
We offer solutions in a wide range of areas for different types of ships. From auxiliary drives to shaft generators to synchronous propulsion motors, you will always find the right product.
Use our product filter and display the products that are suitable for your ship type.

Research ships

Supply-Vessels

Ferries

Cruiseliner

Mega yachts

Container ships

Tanker

Marine/Navy

Tug Boats

Ice Breaker

PCTC

Bulker
For ships, we offer the following products
Main Propulsion Systems
Efficient and reliable engines to power your ship wherever you want to go.
Auxiliary Drives
Versatile use and exceptional operational reliability for your ship.
Sales contact person
Your direct contact with us!
Marco Macion
Phone: +49 351 208 2203
Mail: shipbuilding@vem-group.com
Matthias Pape
Phone: +49 341 917 79 28
Mail: shipbuilding@vem-group.com
Service contact person
We will help you!
Stephan Lohse
Phone: +49 351 208 2314
Mail: shipbuilding@vem-group.com
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Productinformations
Motors for Electric Propulsion
Motors for Electric Propulsion
Lösungen für den Schiffbau Elektrische Antriebe und Systeme
Solutions for shipbuilding Electric drives and systems
Motors and Generators for Electric Yacht Systems
Motors and Generators for Electric Yacht Systems
Permanent Magnet In-line Shaft Generators
Permanent Magnet In-line Shaft Generators