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Methanol-ready Cat 3500E marine engines win DNV AiP

Caterpillar Marine reports that it has received DNV Approval in Principle for its Cat 3500E methanol-ready marine main and auxiliary engines.

The DNV approval and class notation validate Caterpillar Marine’s methanol-ready dual-fuel engine solution. The Cat 3500E engines are available in 12-cylinder (up to 1,901 kW) and 16-cylinder (up to 2,525 kW) configurations. Caterpillar Marine will provide update kits for the 3500E in addition to offering new methanol-burning engines to satisfy the timing...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/methanol-ready-cat-3500e-marine-engines-win-dnv-aip/

Podcast: Exploring future marine propulsion options

Welcome to this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Will Watson, Marine Product Manager at Caterpillar.

We’ll be diving into the myriad of marine propulsion options available today—everything from traditional engines to innovative fuels and hybrid systems. We’ll also explore the significance of collaboration in advancing these technologies and discuss the pros and cons of retrofitting versus new builds.

Marine Log and Cat collaborated on a podcast earlier...

https://www.marinelog.com/podcasts-1/podcast-exploring-future-marine-propulsion-options/

Caterpillar and Helm CONNECT Collaboration Optimizes Workboat Operations Through Advanced Engine Data Integration

Helm Operations and Caterpillar Marine have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance workboat operations by integrating advanced engine data with industry-leading software. Combining the strengths of Helm CONNECT’s fleet management…

https://gcaptain.com/caterpillar-and-helm-connect-collaboration-optimizes-workboat-operations-through-advanced-engine-data-integration/

Silver Ships conducts training with new Montenegrin Navy response boats 

Silver Ships, a manufacturer of workboats, has recently completed reactivation and crew familiarization training on four Coastal Fast Response Boats (CFRBs) delivered to the Montenegrin Navy. The training spanned two weeks and concluded with a graduation ceremony attended by officials from the Montenegrin Navy, the Montenegrin Ministry of Defense, and the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke was present to congratulate the crews and award training certificates.

The CFRBs will be used...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/silver-ships-conducts-training-with-new-montenegrin-navy-response-boats/

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/

Damen develops a future-ready fuel flexible tug

With regulatory pressures mounting, operators of all types of vessels, including tugs, are assessing all the alternative fuel technology options. Releasing details of a new fuel flexible tug design, Damen, one of the world’s leading tug builders, says that the move towards a cleaner future is not only a challenge for vessel operators, but for shipbuilders too. They are faced with creating and constructing a platform that will be suited for operations in a future that remains far-off and unknown.

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/damen-develops-a-future-ready-fuel-flexible-tug/

Silver Ships delivers first four in new coastal fast response boat series

Silver Ships CFRB

Theodore, Ala., based Silver Ships has completed the construction and delivery of the first four coastal fast response boats (CFRBss) being built under a $6.12 million, seven-boat Naval Sea Systems Command contract award. These first vessels were designed and constructed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program and will go to NATO partners. The other three boats support a Central American navyon delivery. Each vessel was inspected in Alabama and accepted by the Navy.

The seven...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/silver-ships-delivers-first-four-in-new-coastal-fast-response-boat-series/

Caterpillar collaborates with Serco on NOMARS unmanned surface vessel

Caterpillar Marine reports that it has completed key milestones in support of the revolutionary new No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) medium unmanned surface vessel that Herndon, Va., headquartered Serco Inc. is to deliver to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Cat notes that its marine-certified engines hold the distinction of meeting the reliability, durability, performance monitoring and speed requirements to operate at sea at 90% availability for one year without manned...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/caterpillar-collaborates-with-serco-on-nomars-unmanned-surface-vessel/

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