Cummins Marine Case Studies

Greek passenger vessel repowers with Cummins. Cruising to Symi on a water taxi is more than a boat ride across the Aegean Sea. Departing the eastern shore of the Greek mainland, passengers feel the wind in their hair and magic in the air approaching the world’s most incredible, secluded beaches nestled away on remote islands accessible only by boat. Boasting 10,000 miles of coastlines
September 14, 2023
Trophy fish are measured by weight and length at the dock. They almost always exceed the size of the angler reeling them in. The exception would be M/V Chelsea Rae, whose fish tale about five-year-old angler prodigy, Wyatt Goodwin, catching the big ones, is true. Wyatt’s ride is a new 37-foot APB Custom Blackfin, recertified by the Coast Guard as a new build in 2022. Wyatt’s father, Nate Goodwin,
September 14, 2023
Crews with no choice but to head out to sea in rough weather conditions rely on trawlers' inherently robust, stout design based on the DNA of highly capable fishing boats. Characterized by a bow with high guard rails to protect the owner and crew on deck, trawlers are built with long-range cruising ability at an average speed under 10 knots. The deck’s clutter-free design enables seawater po
August 17, 2023
High speed ferry powered by Cummins QSK95 engines Tanzania’s latest fast ferry joins a fleet of vessels numerically named after the country’s majestic, dormant volcano. Built for Azam Marine, Kilimanjaro VIII is a 53m aluminum, passenger fast ferry cruising between Dar es Salaam and the historic spice island of Zanzibar. With a top speed of 37 knots at 8,000 horsepower, the vessel transits 620
August 02, 2023
As the shallowest part of the Bering Sea in Southwest Alaska, Bristol Bay is a treacherous region for vessels. Navigating strong winds amid the world’s highest tidal extremes with incredible shoals, sandbars and shallows is a required skill for commercial fishermen chasing the world’s largest salmon run. With all five Eastern Pacific species spawning in the bay's freshwater tributaries, includi
July 17, 2023
Cummins fuel cells equip world’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferry The only emission associated with Sea Change, the world’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferry, is pure (drinkable) water, produced from the fuel cells. Built by All American Marine, the 21-meter, 75-passenger vessel is zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel-cell powered electric-drive ferry. Own
May 19, 2023
Cummins India powers world’s longest river cruise Even before its launch, M/V Ganga Vilas was destined for a rich legacy. With a sold-out manifest well into 2024, she is the first luxury cruise ship built in India. Additionally, this interesting passenger vessel was designed and built specifically to ensconce guests in the epitome of elegance and luxury for the world’s longest river cruise thro
April 07, 2023
Wherever the wind blows, Vagante wanders backed by Cummins While wandering means moving without planning, we’re certain a compass, navigational radar, and GPS guide S/Y Vagante to the most beautiful, remote, pristine places on the planet. After all, secluded islands, picturesque beaches, quaint coastal villages, and exciting passages are best explored by boat. Vagante is an incredible boat i
March 21, 2023
Magnolia One represents Turkish heritage and luxury Magnolia One is a diversion from the latest generation of yachts with exterior styling sometimes resembling white, plastic wedding cake stacks. Beckoning the golden age of yachting, Magnolia One’s graceful lines and fine craftsmanship radiate elegance, nostalgia, and Turkish charm. While dubbed a pocket superyacht, Magnolia’s DNA channels the
February 06, 2023
Imbued with natural light through large side hull windows, the spacious cabin of the Aquila 54 yacht power catamaran is elegant and comfortable, providing social spaces with panoramic 360° views. Offering three, four, and five cabin options as well as skipper’s quarters and galley-down layouts, this semi-custom production vessel meets an assortment of boating lifestyles. With a full-beam forwar
January 05, 2023
The newest passenger vessel for Fire Island Ferries, the “Fire Island Maid” is powered by Cummins QSL9's, with electrical power provided by a Onan MDK generator. The vessel operates primarily from Sayville to the fire island pines, taking passengers on an efficient and comfortable journey. The new Tier III compliant vehicle ferry designed by Elliott Bay Design Group is a 70-by-23-foot vessel i
September 12, 2022
The San Francisco Bay area is one of the world’s finest ports. Ships from around the world enter the Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge. Depending on their destination, they are likely to pass under at least one more of the Bay’s eight toll bridges. Not only do the bridges help both locals and visitors get to the other side of the Bay, but they also allow multiple ships to pass daily to piers throug
August 29, 2022
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, an indigenous Canadian community on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, has accepted delivery of a new 19.81 by 7.31-meter (65 x24-foot) combination crab trap and groundfish trawler. The vessel was designed by NAVANEX and built by Chantier Naval Forillon, both of Gaspé, Quebec, Canada. Named Ugjit Mijua’ji’jg in the Mi’gmaw language, the name means “For O
July 28, 2022
Repair, restoration and renovation of an old vessel is a significant undertaking. The reasons motivating a retrofit vary; however, in the case of Tivua, a 1982 Island Gypsy Europa MK1 retrofit, the impetus for change began in the engine room. “Before, the old engine oozed oil out of every corner,” said Rich Fricke, Tivua’s owner. “And we were so slow, running 7 - 7.5 knots and 6’s when windy. W
May 09, 2022
Atlas, the famed Titan in Greek mythology, is renowned for bearing the world and sky on his shoulders, a punishment inflicted by Zeus on the strongest man in the world. Somewhere near St. Louis, MO, the mortal Atlas, a 65-foot triple screw towboat, is besieged with nearly the same fate in his working life on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. This inland river push boat is a comm
May 05, 2022
Levy Boats needed a reliable, powerful engine to get them through all seasons The colder the water, the better the fish. With no point more than 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, commercial fishermen face brutal elements with open sea in Nova Scotia. Fisheries for lobster, halibut and crab already have a limited season imposed by Mother Nature. Workboats employed for commercial fishing need
April 28, 2022
High-speed ferries need powerful engines day-in and day-out With high-transit networks converging on both sides, ferries built for high-speed travel must be well-built, stout and powerful. As a super volume commuter service for tourism operations, the vessel layout, speed, seakeeping ability and interior must be optimized for the mission. Such is the case of M/V Grey Lady IV, a 151-foot a
April 28, 2022
QSB6.7 propels interdiction vessel Somewhere, just over the horizon, an interdiction vessel is apprehending another criminal enterprise at sea. A great chase begins, frequently ending with Coast Guard Cowboys literally jumping from their rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) onto some partially submerged submarine, forcing open the hatch for takeover. Built to be fast, versatile and powerful i
April 06, 2022