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Sustainable solutions that lead the way

The voyage to future emissions reductions starts here.

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Multiple Solutions, One Goal

 

While reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a common goal, there is no single solution that can meet the needs of every vessel, location and operating profile. That’s why achieving this goal requires multiple solutions working together. From biofuels to alcohol-based fuels like methanol to electrification, we've got lower emissions solutions to meet your goals today and in the future.

 

Biofuels – Worth Your Consideration

 

 

 

Fueling the Future

FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) are popular with customers who want to lower lifecycle GHG emissions while keeping tailpipe GHG emissions essentially unchanged. They can be particularly beneficial on existing vessels, in service already, where other solutions just may not be practical.

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The Big Picture on Biofuels

From a well-to-wake perspective, biofuels can reduce carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) lifecycle GHG emissions. It’s important to consider their carbon output through the whole value chain.

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Which Biofuel is Right for Your Vessel?

There are several factors to consider when choosing the right biofuel for your vessel, such as application requirements and region. It’s important to understand the pros and cons of today’s options.

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3516 E engine for biofuels

 

 

 

Moving the Dial on Methanol

 

 

 

The future of emissions reduction

Whether your goal is to reduce GHG emissions, increase fuel flexibility, improve safety and performance, or optimize efficiency – our engines are designed to operate on methanol fuel. Specifically, our 3500E dual-fuel engines can enable methanol to provide a comparable performance to diesel, which is well-suited to the growing interest in marine fuel flexibility.

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More About Methanol

Methanol is increasingly being recognized for its potential as an alternative to fossil fuels and is now emerging as a great lower-emissions option for the maritime industry.

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Methanol is Ready for the Maritime Industry

Methanol provides benefits like high miscibility in water, which is better for the environment in the case of spills. It’s also relatively energy-dense and expected to be a more cost-effective option.

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offshore vessel traveling through the water

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Driving Efficiency with Methanol: A Cleaner Fuel for a Tougher World

Learn how this alternative fuel is reshaping what's possible for industrial operations seeking both power and sustainability.

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Clean Sailing with HVO Ferry

 

A new wave of Electrification

 

 

 

Powering The Future

Caterpillar Marine is advancing hybrid marine systems with certified batteries, alternative-fuel engines, and driveline controls to reduce emissions, optimize fuel use, and support in-port electrification—offering a fully integrated solution backed by the global Cat Dealer network.

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POWERING THE FUTURE

 

Electrification is an important and proven choice used by various industries for meeting emissions targets. Caterpillar Marine is developing marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions for the maritime industry. This development enables vessel operators to connect. 

Caterpillar’s hybrid vessel system combines diesel, methanol, and other alternative fuel propulsion engines, offering an alternative fuel option that supports lower emission, with high-capacity batteries for operation during low-speed or in-port activities.

Caterpillar is delivering hybrid marine driveline products and driveline system controls to optimize power flow, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and fuel optimization. The driveline components consisting of propulsion engine (diesel, methanol, or other fuel type), clutch, electric motor, VFD drive, battery, display, and control system all provided from Caterpillar and supported by our Cat Dealer network.

Powering the Future

Caterpillar Marine is advancing hybrid marine systems with certified batteries, alternative-fuel engines, and driveline controls to reduce emissions, optimize fuel use, and support in-port electrification—offering a fully integrated solution backed by the global Cat Dealer network.

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Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage Collaboration

Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage are working together to drive sustainable innovation in marine operations with the development of methanol and electric-powered tugboats. Aiming for a 2026 launch, this collaboration reinforces Caterpillar’s commitment to delivering high-performance, low-emission solutions.

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SAAM and Caterpillar Marine Management signing MOU

 

 

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Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage Collaboration

Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage are working together to drive sustainable innovation in marine operations with the development of methanol and electric-powered tugboats. Aiming for a 2026 launch, this collaboration reinforces Caterpillar's commitment to delivering high-performance, low-emission solutions.

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Saam Towage collaboration

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Cat® Reman—Supporting a Circular Economy

Cat Reman – 
Supporting a Circular Economy

 

 

 

Built to Last, Remanufactured for the Future

Cat® Reman promotes Caterpillar sustainability efforts in addition to offering effective and affordable repair options for your equipment. Our process emits fewer greenhouse gases and consumes less energy and raw materials than the manufacturing of new products. It’s a smart, sustainable program that helps customers reduce costs, extend component life, and build a better, more resilient world for future generations.

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Extending Equipment Life: Cat Reman and the Circular Model

Cat Reman supports the staying power of our supply chain and offers sustainability benefits through a circular economy that remanufactures end-of-life parts and equipment to re-enter the market with like-new quality.

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Cat® Reman –
Supporting A Circular Economy

 

 

 

Remanufacturing

Cat® Reman promotes Caterpillar sustainability efforts in addition to offering effective and affordable repair options for your equipment. Our remanufacturing process emits fewer greenhouse gases and consumes less energy and raw materials than the manufacturing of new products. It's a smart, more sustainable program that helps customers reduce costs, extend component life, and build a better, more sustainable world.

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POWERING THE FUTURE

 

Electrification is an important and proven choice used by various industries for meeting emissions targets. Caterpillar Marine is developing marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions for the maritime industry. This development enables vessel operators to connect. 

Caterpillar’s hybrid vessel system combines diesel, methanol, and other alternative fuel propulsion engines, offering an alternative fuel option that supports lower emission, with high-capacity batteries for operation during low-speed or in-port activities.

Caterpillar is delivering hybrid marine driveline products and driveline system controls to optimize power flow, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and fuel optimization. The driveline components consisting of propulsion engine (diesel, methanol, or other fuel type), clutch, electric motor, VFD drive, battery, display, and control system all provided from Caterpillar and supported by our Cat Dealer network.

Powering the Future

Caterpillar Marine is advancing hybrid marine systems with certified batteries, alternative-fuel engines, and driveline controls to reduce emissions, optimize fuel use, and support in-port electrification—offering a fully integrated solution backed by the global Cat Dealer network.

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Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage Collaboration

Caterpillar Marine and SAAM Towage are working together to drive sustainable innovation in marine operations with the development of methanol and electric-powered tugboats. Aiming for a 2026 launch, this collaboration reinforces Caterpillar’s commitment to delivering high-performance, low-emission solutions.

See Details
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SAAM and Caterpillar Marine Management signing MOU

 

 

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Extending Equipment Life: Cat® Reman And The Circular Model

Cat® Reman supports the staying power of our supply chain and offers sustainability benefits through a circular economy that remanufactures end-of-life parts and equipment to re-enter the supply chain with like-new quality.

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Caterpillar Sustainability: Real-World Innovation

From horsepower to steam power. Diesel to electric. Times change and so do we. Follow the link below for more on sustainability innovations across all of Caterpillar.

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