Cummins Marine Case Studies

DEME and Royal I HC split-hopper vessels offer modern functionality with Cummins marine propulsion. DEME partners with Royal I HC As ships grow larger with increased draft and harbors continue to silt, the demand for modern dredges continues to grow. The acknowledged masters of the design and operation of these are the lowland countries, the Netherlands and Belgium. It came as no surprise wh

A new standard of comfort, aesthetics, and performance is set with Cummins marine propulsion. Carefully crafted for the client’s every need When word spreads of a good design well-executed, the reward for the boat builder is a customer who says, “Make me one just like that other one.” That is where the discussion starts, and then come the clients’ requests for modifications. Such was

The converted VLCC Ariake will offer substantial oil storage with Cummins marine propulsion. FPSOs are big, expensive pieces of equipment As the search for oil has moved into deeper waters with more distance to shore-based facilities, Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels have become essential tools in the process. Typically, the large FPSO is stationary with a number of wells f

This US Army tug offers versatile utility with Cummins marine propulsion. Built for an important task Modern-day naval architects are accustomed to accommodating a number of design parameters. Tullio Celano, of Crescere Marine, recently took on an unusual set of design specs for a new tug. The US Army Corps of Engineers wanted a little 26-foot tug to handle the bulkhead stoplog at the Little

Welcome aboard SeaVee Boats’ new flagship 450z center console. Offering a combination of luxury and style, the 450z offers is a solid fishing machine that’s easy to maneuver with offshore performance bolstered by Cummins marine auxiliary. Designed with a sensible, safe deck arrangement, the 450z is equipped with all around zail fishing rods and four live wells to reel in a big tournament catch.

Danish wind farm support vessels, MHO Exbjerg and MHO Gurli, combine form and function with four Cummins marine propulsion engines. Wind farm support vessels MHO Exbjerg and MHO Gurli Form and function are the hallmarks of good design, but seldom have they been melded more effectively than with the Danish MHO-Co’ wind farm support vessels MHO Exbjerg and MHO Gurli. These 39 by 10.3-meter Inc

The new Sunreef 60 power catamaran offers comfort and seaworthiness with cummins marine propulsion. The new Sunreef 60 motoryacht combines elegance and power As the entry level boat in Sunreef’s catamaran series, the 60 is a versatile, power motoryacht offering comfort and seaworthiness in a flexible deck arrangement.  Contemporary and sporty, the 60 Power Cat is easily maneuverable,

An international partnership to build a new inland river tanker with Cummins marine propulsion proves that the right partners can accomplish amazing results.     M.S. Servio inland river tanker travels the Danube for complete assembly International boat building has become an accepted practice, with fishing boat hulls being built in Poland and towed to Norway for complet

Gamefisherman's largest build yet Game on! The tournament-winning boat builders from Gamefisherman have launched their largest build to date, the 50 Express. Equipped with Onan generators, the 50 Express is personalized for tournament sportfishing with customizable options, cold-molded mahogany and is available in three styles: coupe, walkaround and flybridge. The raised teak

Combining elegance with sporty lines and an incredible layout, the Prestige 590 offers the latest innovations with an impeccable megayacht finish in 61 feet.  With the luxury of a family yacht designed like a vacation residence on the water, the Prestige 590 provides the atmosphere of a private island retreat. Promising a dream at sea while always feeling at home, Garroni Design’s sle

Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red Sky at dawn? A stunning Swan. The ancient meme oft repeated by mariners is a rule-of-thumb weather forecast. Based on the reddish glow of the morning or evening sky caused by haze or clouds related to storms in the region, a red sky provides prediction for bad weather later in the day. Red Sky at Dawn: A

Located on Valentia Island, in County Kerry, near the extreme southwest corner of Ireland, Murphy Marine, builds boats designed and proven on the extrema Atlantic waters. The well-known yard builds  a range of boats from 24 to 44 feet. While the hull designs are proven and set, the upper portions of the vessel include a variety of different configurations. The Cygnus Cyclone 30 with its co

“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” marvels Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy, “and they were still running so, at 5,000 to 5,500 hours per year, we could easily have done 60,000 hours.” But the company schedule worked to do a like-for-like repower. The pair of 850-hp, tier 1, Cummins KTA38 diesels were pulled out and a brand-new set of 850 hp, ti

For nearly a century, the rugged coast and islands of Scotland were served by the handy little steam freight boats known as Puffers. They carried manufactured goods out to villages and farm produce back to the mainland. The recent delivery of the 27-by-9.7-meter Havara shows just how dramatically small coasters have developed over the past two generations. In fact, apart from that their role as a

Since the days of wooden hulls and human power, lifeboat crews have put to sea through dangerous surf to save the lives of their fellow seamen. The first engine-powered boats allowed decks and cabins that afforded a greater level of safety. When the US Coast Guard developed their 47-foot surf boat in the late 1990s, it set a whole new standard for lifeboats. Designated 47-foot MLBs, these all

Ocean science is in high demand by scientists studying ocean acidification, wave energy, seabed composition, changing water temperatures, fish populations and dozens of other research projects. The Oregon State University (OSU) has a proud history in the field. The wide variety of research project require a variety of vessels. One boat that has made large contributions to research is the 54

Successful fishermen have long demonstrated a respect for tradition and a willingness to test new water and new technologies. Mr. Richard Hards and Mr. George Jacks, of Pecheurs Eccosse Limited in Inverness, Scotland, demonstrate that balance with their new catamaran vessel, the Sharon Anne. With a 5.5-meter beam, the 11.95-meter catamaran has more fishing power than its length would suggest. I

Joey Rodriguez has seen the ups and downs of the boat building business at his Rodriguez Shipbuilding in Coden Alabama. For a time, there was huge demand for big steel Gulf Shrimp boats and then the oil industry ramped up and kept him busy with a variety of tugboats. Then came the crash in oil prices and the crash in demand for towboats. Joey shuttered his yard for a year and a half. “I didn’t