Cummins Case Studies

Founded in 1958 as an extension of the Stradiotti family businesses, North Arm Transportation has grown to be a significant fuel company on the BC coast. Over the years, the company fleet has expanded and evolved. With tugs in a range of size and power, as well as cargo and fuel barges, the company services the coast out of its headquarters in Vancouver on the North Arm of the Fraser River. They a

Bunkering ports around the world have long used a variety of small tankers or tug and barge combinations to deliver fuel to visiting ships. Mostly this was heavy oil, but recently a new breed of bunkering vessels is emerging to deliver clean burning LNG to modern ships with dual-fuel capabilities. The fall of 2020 will see a fine new addition to this fleet servicing cruise ships in Florida and

It has been said that if you want a versatile, practical, and safe boat, go to an islander. With multiple generations on the Isle of Škoj in the Adriatic off the Croatian city of Split, Luka, the youngest of the Colnago family, is a noted designer and builder. His latest work, the Colnago 45 Pilot, is one of his most versatile yet. A lot of Luka’s boats are high-end, high-speed, pleasure and to

Like many fishermen, Justin Yager is interested in the responsible harvesting or marine resources. “We don’t need to be fishing the crabs right up into their molt stages,” he said recently. Similarly, he saw the common sense of rebuilding the Gulf Shrimper B.J. Thomas when the boat had a serious fire at Newport, Oregon. Built in 1976 at Marine Builders in Mobile, Alabama the boat found its way

Overview Challenge: Red Cross Hospital in Cordoba, Spain needed to replace an older outdated backup genset with a new genset that provided 220 kva. In addition, the removal of the old genset and installation of the new backup genset needed to take place within a 24-hour period without leaving the hospital at risk during an outage. Solution: The

In 2020, Kubota unveiled its largest tractor to date – the 19,510 lb. / 8550 kg M8. Its big features – power, reliability, comfort and value. Power comes in the form of a 180 hp (134 kW) or 200 hp (149kW) Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine. As Cummins’ most popular product, with over 15 million B Series engines built since its introduction, the B6.7 represents next generation engine technol

Overview Challenge: Provide cogeneration solution to Varegro, a horticultural company in Ootrozebeke, West Flanders. Solution: Install Cummins C2000N5CD 2MW HSK78G gas generator to provide additional power along-side vast cost and energy savings. Result: A range of energy needs were met in addition to converting remaining waste

Overview Challenge: Supply Belgian tomato grower Desmet with combined heat and power system delivering on agreed level of electrical and thermal energy. Solution: Design, build and provide Desmet with an energy service contract. Result: Reduced heating costs and emissions without increasing cash-flow and incurring the costs of i

With a beautiful design, the Back Cove 37 is long-range cruiser for extended voyages that's also great for day-tripping with friends, representing excellent value and fuel economy for every boating lifestyle. By Lisa Overing Photos by Billy Black   If you’ve ever dreamed of crossing an ocean, your quest for exploration is strong. The Back Cove 37, a usable cruising boat with a midle

The 38 Sportsman is Huckins Yachts’ 459th hull and the company’s first production boat. This semi-custom vessel offers the boat owner with the most modern and fuel-efficient propulsion options, complementing individual cruising lifestyles with hybrid, diesel or electric power. Powered by twin Elco 20-HP electric motors, the hybrid provides a silent, water-slicing, seven mile-per-hour cruise. Wi

With new reports expressing concern over the 2020 Bristol Bay salmon season and Covid-19, there was only optimistic excitement as Washington State’s Velocity Marine. In early May, sea trails were being held for their latest boat, the Pointe Steele. Following that, owner Mel Mathews will be making the long run north, through Canada, Southeast and the Gulf of Alaska, with the 32 by 16-foot aluminum

Designed in South Africa, built in South Africa, and owned in South Africa. Currently under construction the pair of 2000 HP, 19.3 by 7.25-meter tugs will be a proud addition to the fleet of South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority. The South African maritime design and building capabilities are well established and this new vessel will add to that strong base. Both the dimensions and t

    At the recent Dot power platform demo day in Arizona, Ann Schmelzer, Cummins’ General Manager for Global Agriculture caught up with Grainews about how Cummins is powering futuristic and autonomous farming applications.  Watch the video to hear Ann’s commentary on integration requirements and engine efficiency, as well as a look at other applications Cummins powers i

The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is an island strewn and convoluted maze that forms the eastern border of the Adriatic Sea. It has, at least since Roman times, been a haven for fishermen, traders, and, significantly, summer homes. The Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement palace became the core of the modern city of Split. To this day, Split continues to be an important cultural and economic cent

When Bandit Industries wanted a Cummins power solution for its new Intimidator® 20XP track whole tree chipper, they chose B6.7 Performance Series engine for high power and torque in a smaller, simpler package. Rated at 326 hp / 243 kW, the B6.7 Performance Series engine is dual certified to meet EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations, giving Bandit Industries the flexibility to a

Adrie and Bianca van Leeuwen are the second generation of their family operating the inland river boat Hermina from their base in the Netherlands. The boat operates year round with a crew of five and, on occasion, paying guests who enjoy a unique river experience. In recent times the 110-meter long Hermina and her 76.5-meter barge are primarily transporting shipping containers. With a beam of 11.4

Cruise ships come in all sizes from multi-thousands of passengers to a few dozen. But they divide into two general groups. The big mega ships with endless entertainment onboard and the more rugged small expedition cruisers capable of getting into the interesting nooks and crannies of a coast. Recently construction of a new vessel began. It will carve out its own unique set of cruise parameters.

In late April of 2020, the Bristol Bay sockeye gillnet season was being eyed with much trepidation. Covid-19 had much of the US in lock down to one degree or another. The challenges of bringing hundreds of cannery workers and fishermen to Bristol Bay in time for the month of June sockeye-opener was being discussed in detail. In late April there were reports that some fishermen had decided not to r