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Cat to deploy methanol dual-fuel 3500E marine engines in 2026

Caterpillar Marine reports that it has made significant advances in the development of its methanol dual-fuel Cat 3500E marine engines. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Damen Shipyards, it will deploy the first set of field demonstrator 3500E marine engines in 2026.

The Cat 3500E marine engines will use innovative dual-fuel technology based on proven diesel fuel systems that will supports vessels’ low-pressure – below 10 bar – fuel systems.

The methanol dual-fuel Cat 3500E engine...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/cat-to-deploy-methanol-dual-fuel-3500e-marine-engines-in-2026/

Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo

Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power and propulsion package.

The two 65-foot long ferries will feature dual MJP Ultrajet 305 waterjets and permanent magnet traction motors from BAE Systems for their electric propulsion, with BAE’s innovative HybriGen power system allowing for the elimination of large diesel propulsion motors, reducing...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/derecktor-picks-mjp-waterjets-for-new-hybrid-ferry-duo/

Caterpillar Marine will expand electric and hybrid offerings

Leveraging expertise from across the Caterpillar, Inc. enterprise, Caterpillar Marine plans to expand its hybrid and electric offerings, selectively incorporating technology from machine and off-highway products

Cat Marine says this will expand its capabilities to deliver advanced power systems that will help minimize customers’ fuel usage, environmental impact and total cost of ownership while maximizing reliability and productivity.

The aim is not only to supply optimized hybrid and electric...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/caterpillar-marine-will-expand-electric-and-hybrid-offerings/

Cat® chooses Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch for Twin Fin bulk carriers

Cat® chooses Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch for Twin Fin bulk carriers

Finland, June 1, 2020 – Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has signed a contract with Caterpillar® (Cat) to deliver an innovative package of electric drive train technology for a series of bulk carriers. The ships will feature Cat Marine’s Twin Fin concept, offering optimal reliability, efficiency and performance, with The Switch technology at the heart of the environmentally and OPEX friendly solution.

In...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/01/cat-chooses-yaskawa-environmental-energy-the-switch-for-twin-fin-bulk-carriers/

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