Diesel Emissions Technology & Alternative Fuel

80-Year-Old Barge with 43-Year-Old Cat® Engine Earns Reputation for Speed & Reliability

After eight decades of operation, the barge Norman is still going strong. So is its 43-year-old Cat^® engine. Together, they’re dredging up 2,000 tons of sand a day from Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh.

A Century On The Water. Four Decades With Caterpillar

In 115 years of operation, much has changed for O’Hara Corporation. What hasn’t? For the past four decades, this American commercial fishing dynasty has relied on just one brand of marine engines.

A Midstreamer Busts Myths About DEF On Inland Waterways

When it comes to Tier 4 Final engines, the differences between SCR and EGR, and the availability of DEF on the inland waterways, there are plenty of misconceptions. Tony Odak of Stone Oil gives us the facts.

Adding Extended Service Coverage Is a “No-Nonsense” Decision for Louisiana Marine Company

Mike Ragas of Delta Launch Services can’t understand why more people don’t add Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) for their engines. Find out why he says “it’s a bargain that’s hard to refuse.”

Australian Cat® Dealers Support Customer with Ground-Breaking Research

Cat customer OCEARCH recently wrapped up two expeditions in Australia, where they tagged 29 tiger sharks. Cat^{® dealer support was critical during the expeditions that spanned 22 days and was held on both the East and West Coasts.}

Beyond the Iron

Learn more about Beyond the Iron - LNG as a Marine Fuel.

Beyond the Iron: An Unmanned Sea?

As the world settles into 2018, the autonomous movement of freight is still a cutting edge development. There is some discussion about just how far this ‘edge’ is going to cut. How far ahead does one have to ‘see’ to see an unmanned sea?

Blueprint for Fishing

Asked about their blueprint for a successful fishing boat, these 1950s-era commercial fishing operators all pointed to one common element: powerful, dependable Cat® marine power.

Calculate Total Lifecycle Costs with the new Caterpillar Marine Engine Value Analysis

You’ve seen it and you’ve read about it but have you been able to actually prove the lowest total lifecycle costs of your power solution options? One of the most commonly-used buzzwords in the commercial marine industry is also one of the hardest to precisely measure. That’s why Caterpillar has gone beyond traditional models to develop EVA™ (Engine Value Analysis) to accurately capture and compare the total lifecycle costs for engine platforms across multiple engine manufacturers.

Captain Josh Temple Relies on Cat® Powered Vessel to Shatter Fishing Record

Captain Josh Temple of Primetime Adventures is on course to shatter the world record for most marlins tagged in a year – thanks to the Cat® marine engines and generator set powering his vessel, the Carol Libby.

Captain Shares Why He Loves the New C7.1 Engines

Captain Ed Kattel’s sport-fishing boat Cool Cat is the first in the world powered by new Cat® C7.1 marine engines. He recently shared the top four ways they’re outperforming previous models.

Cat Dealer Value in Chinese Tug Boat Industry

China Engineers, Limited (CEL) proved the Cat® dealer value to a leading Chinese tug boat company, providing customized solutions for aftermarket engine maintenance and monitoring.

Cat Marine Solutions

Caterpillar provides value to its marine customers with offerings including Bundled Repair Solutions, Extended Service Coverage, reman parts and more.

Caterpillar Continues Service Excellence Legacy With Cat® Concierge Program For Yachts

Whether scheduling a routine oil change or initiating an engine overhaul, Cat Concierge continues to be the service customers rely on to meet all their Caterpillar support needs wherever they are in the world.

Caterpillar Marine and MaK deliver dependable power for Arctic operations

Caterpillar Marine and MaK deliver dependable power for Arctic operations.

Cat® Concierge Provides World-Class Customer Support

Just days before an important voyage, yacht VAVA experienced issues onboard that required immediate attention. Fortunately, VAVA was covered by Cat® Concierge.

Cat® Concierge Serves as “Safe Haven” for Luxury Yacht Experiencing Engine Trouble

Cat Concierge sprang into action to help the crew of PASSION, getting the luxury motor yacht back to sea quickly and safely in time for its next charter.

Cat® Concierge Service Helps Keep Luxury Yacht's Charter Business Afloat

When the Pacific Wave experienced an unexpected setback, the Cat Concierge team stepped in to keep the luxury yacht's charter business up and running.

Cat® Dealer Maintenance Plan Keeps Tugs Running Failure-Free for Nearly a Decade

PotashCorp’s tugboats guide barges loaded with $1 million worth of product, so engine reliability is critical. Cat^® Dealer Gregory Poole’s maintenance plan has kept them running without a failure for nearly 10 years.

Cat® Engines & Dealer Service Help Power Sport Fisherman to $1.682M Prize

With Cat^® Engines powering his boat—and technical support from Cat dealer MATCO and Caterpillar marine experts—Dan Lewis reeled in a big prize at the 2014 Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament.

Cat® Retrofit Kits

Cat® Retrofit kits allow new or updated parts to be fitted to older Cat machines and engines, to reduce emissions and create new efficiencies, all while being cost effective.

Chinese Shipping Company Turns to MaK™ Asia & Expects to Recoup Overhaul Costs in Just One Month

After turning to MaK Asia for an overhaul of its 8 M43 C engine, a Chinese shipping company is able to increase vessel speed and deliveries significantly—enough to pay for the repair in just one month.

Designing Engines from Concept to Reality

Caterpillar’s solution to address the latest Tier 4 emission standards began with a sketch. See how the team went from concept to reality to help reduce emissions & operating costs.

Driven by a Passion for Fishing and Entertainment

Charter fishing isn’t Steve Sohlstrom’s day job, but it is his passion. See how his boat, now repowered with Cat® C7.1 engines, puts guests’ enjoyment first.

Emissions and Performance Upgrades

Check in with one of our design engineers as he explains how customers can improve performance and reduce emissions from their engine with upgrades available from Caterpillar.

Fish Boats need reliable power

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The stories from this 1965 commercial fishing brochure prove Cat® reliability and dealer support stand the test of time.

Fishing is their Business

Step back in Caterpillar history seven decades to discover what 1940s-era commercial fishing operations found important. It’ll likely ring a bell to those in the industry today.

Five-Time Yacht Owner Becomes a First-Time Cat Customer with Excellent Results

His previous four yachts were powered by another brand of engine, but Gaston le Cam chose Cat C8.7 engines for his newest vessel, LISCORNO, and couldn’t be happier with the results.

For The Long Haul

Then and now, dependability matters. These stories from a 1968 Caterpillar commercial fishing brochure should sound familiar — they’re all about the reliability of Cat® marine power.

From Warehouse to Water in Just 52 Hours

The Cat dealer network went to great lengths to keep a Niagara Falls jet boat company operating on one of summer’s busiest weekends, taking just 52 hours to get a replacement engine from warehouse to water.

Gas Shipping Customer Saves Time & Money with Industry’s First In-Hull Dual Fuel Engine Conversion

To convert its vessel Coral Anthelia to dual fuel operation, Anthony Veder worked with Cat® dealer Bolier to complete the industry’s first in-hull retrofit—saving considerable time and money in the process.

Go Behind the Iron: Details on the New 3516E Tier 4 Final Engine

The Cat 3500 engine series is already one of the most proven engine systems in the world, and it’s getting better with the shift to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. The 3516E model, specifically, is designed for marine operations and offers the best PM and NOx reduction technology, in the form of an improved SCR system. Along with SCR comes an impressive collection of features and options that can be tailored to any marine operation, as well as compliance with essential safety regulations.

Growing Tug Operator Puts Its Trust in Cat® Marine Power

The relationship between SAAM Towage, the largest tug operator in the Americas, and Caterpillar is one built on trust - trust in the product, the support and a mutually beneficial partnership.

Hamburg Tug Life

Find out more about a Caterpillar powered tug boat in the port of Hamburg.

High-performance Cat 3618 Legacy Engines

With proven technologies like Cat 3618 legacy engines, Caterpillar provides value to its marine customers through high-performing solutions that keep marine vessels working and productive.

Inside Sales Representatives (ISR)

Caterpillar Inside Sales Representatives provide value by becoming a trusted advocate for small marine customers and the engines they rely on, in delivering consistent, timely service and repairs no matter where a vessel is located.

Investing In Your Equipment

Investing in your equipment is as vital as investing in your crew. After all, how much is an inland river towboat captain’s trust in his ship really worth?

Keeping Boats — And A Business — Afloat In The Wake Of Harvey

Hurricane Harvey may have destroyed Elite Diesel Service’s shop, but it couldn’t stop the authorized Cat® marine dealer from working to keep its customers and employees afloat.

Lisa K - with her Cat Three60 Precision Control - can be easily and deftly maneuvered.

Captain Josh Temple of Primetime Adventures is on course to shatter the world record for most marlins tagged in a year – thanks to the Cat® marine engines and generator set powering his vessel, the Carol Libby.

Longstanding Financial Relationship Plays Pivotal Role in Shipyard’s Decision to Spec MaK™ Generator Sets

Quality products and dealer service were key reasons Aker Philadelphia Shipyard spec’d MaK™ gen sets in its oil tankers—but a 20-year-plus relationship with Cat Financial ultimately sealed the deal.

MaK™ Repower Gives Great Lakes Steamship a New Lease on Life

Converting from an aging steam turbine and boiler to new, highly efficient MaK engines will give 56-year-old Great Lakes cargo ship Herbert C. Jackson a new lease on life.

Marine Hybrid Thrusters

With technologies such as the Cat Marine Hybrid Thruster system, Caterpillar provides value to its marine customers that reduce fuel costs while making ship systems less complex.

Marine Propulsion Engines

With technologies such as the Cat C7.1 Marine Propulsion Engine, Caterpillar provides value to its marine customers with high-performing solutions that reduce both fuel costs and maintenance.

Marine Services And Products Survey

Caterpillar delivers engines and related marine services, products, parts and support for customers around the world.

Myth Buster: Tier 4 Final Doesn't Always Equal Urea

It’s a common misconception that all U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final well service engines require Diesel Exhaust Fluid, or urea. But Cat® engines rated above 750hp don’t. Here’s why.

Naval Architect Plays Key Role in Marine Tier 4 Engine Design

It was during a visit to Robert Allan Ltd. that Caterpillar engineers sketched an idea that became the first-to-market marine Tier 4 Final engine. The naval architect’s input was critical in developing a solution that worked for tugboats.

Nearly Seven Decades Later, Original Cat® Engine Keeps Tugging Along

Ad Schroot’s 1947 tugboat has had six owners over the course of nearly seven decades, but only one engine. A bit of annual preventive maintenance is all it takes to keep the original Cat® D8800 running.

New Cat® Displays Enable Yacht Captain to See More, Do More

As he transports guests to New England, the Bahamas, the Florida Keys and even Cuba, Reflections yacht Captain Zack Ring says new Cat® Marine Displays give him the freedom to see more and do more.

Next-Gen Displays Meet First-Gen Engines On Sport-Fishing Boat

New Cat Marine Displays were a perfect solution for the sport-fishing boat Coyote — easy to see, easy to use and easy to install, thanks to a kit that lets the new displays to communicate with older engines.

Old-Time Tall Ship Sets Sail with Modern-Day Cat® Power

A sail-training vessel that carries only students and professional crew, Oliver Hazard Perry is an old-time tall ship filled with modern technology, including Cat® Engines.

Power Profile: A Decade of Technological Progress

Captain Josh Temple of Primetime Adventures is on course to shatter the world record for most marlins tagged in a year – thanks to the Cat® marine engines and generator set powering his vessel, the Carol Libby.

Power Profile: C32 Acerttm for German Severe Duty Search and Rescue Vessels

Captain Josh Temple of Primetime Adventures is on course to shatter the world record for most marlins tagged in a year – thanks to the Cat® marine engines and generator set powering his vessel, the Carol Libby.

Power Profile: Essayons - US Army Corps of Engineers

Captain Josh Temple of Primetime Adventures is on course to shatter the world record for most marlins tagged in a year – thanks to the Cat® marine engines and generator set powering his vessel, the Carol Libby.

Smart design on new Cat displays

Cat marine displays are already respected for their intuitive touchscreen interface - design, their crystal clear optics and their impressive durability, but they are about to get even better.

Stories from the Sea

Engaging customer stories from the sea – journey with us around the globe to meet dedicated people, visit exciting places, and board extraordinary vessels.

S·O·S Services Fluid Analysis

Cat S·O·S Services Fluid Analysis helps companies reduce their expenses by offering advanced fluid analysis testing around the world that can diagnose equipment problems before they cause a failure.

The 1-2-3 of SCR

Learn more about the marine-specific solution designed by Caterpillar includes Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards with few or no changes from the Tier 4 Interim solution.

The Dependables

What do commercial fishing operations of 1967 and today have in common? Take a look back into Caterpillar’s fishing history to find out. (Hint: The key word is “dependability.”)

The Power At The Wheel

A 1959 Cat® marine sales piece kicked off with a letter from a very satisfied commercial fishing customer—one whose engine emerged from the water following a hurricane running like a champ.

Vessel Still Powered by Original 30-Year-Old Cat® Engines

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World’s Quietest Ships Powered by MaK Engines

Thanks to a special mounting design that isolates its MaK generator sets from the engines room floor, Chinese ocean research vessel DONGFANGHONG 3 will conduct its explorations in almost total silence.