Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. is a global corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines and related technologies. These technologies include fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. Here are some key points about the company:
Founding and History:
- Cummins was founded in 1919 by Clessie Cummins, an Indiana mechanic, with the financial backing of banker William G. Irwin.
- The company originally focused on developing the diesel engine, which was relatively new at the time, for use in various industrial applications.
Headquarters:
- The global headquarters of Cummins is located in Columbus, Indiana, USA.
Product Range:
- Engines: Cummins produces a wide range of diesel and natural gas engines used in trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, light-duty automotive, and a variety of industrial and agricultural applications.
- Power Systems: They provide generators and power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use, including data centers, healthcare facilities, and critical life support and continuous operations.
- Components: This segment includes aftermarket and service products, including filtration and emissions solutions.
- Electrified Power: With a growing emphasis on sustainability, Cummins is also investing in battery and fuel cell electric powertrains and related components for commercial markets.
Global Presence:
- Cummins operates in over 190 countries through a network of approximately 600 distributorships and 7,600 dealer locations.
- Its expansive reach highlights its importance as a global player in the industrial and energy sectors.
Sustainability and Innovation:
- Cummins is committed to environmental sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency. The company's products often meet or exceed emission regulations worldwide.
- They are actively involved in innovations around hydrogen fuel cells, electrification, and other alternative energy solutions.
Financial Performance:
- Cummins is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol CMI.
- The company has shown consistent financial performance with substantial annual revenue and profitability, reflecting its leadership position in the market.
Corporate Responsibility:
- Cummins places a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, engaging in community improvement initiatives, educational programs, and efforts to improve the environmental impact of their operations and products.
Leadership:
- As of the latest updates, the company's leadership is responsible for maintaining its competitive edge and guiding its strategic direction, including advancements in low-emission technologies and expansion into new markets.
Cummins Inc. has earned a reputation as a reliable and innovative company in the engine and power generation industry, with a strong commitment to developing sustainable technologies to meet future energy needs.
Marine propulsion engines above 15 liters, auxiliary engines and gensets
- Phone: 843-308-6698
- Web: marine.cummins.com
- Fax: 843-745-1549
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Cummins News
Marine News' Top Boats of 2021
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Sea Change - America’s first hydrogen powered ferrySWITCH Maritime’s new 70-foot passenger ferry Sea Change is navigating uncharted waters as the United States’ first zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, electric-drive ferry.The pioneering aluminum newbuild, constructed by Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), has been completed and was launched this summer, though permitting of hydrogen fuel systems for maritime vessels is still being worked out with the U.S.
US’ First 100% Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Commercial Vessel Launched
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The United States' first zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, electric-drive ferry has been launched and is gearing up for operational trials off the U.S. West Coast.Constructed by Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), SWITCH Maritime's 70-foot newbuild Sea Change will operate in the California Bay Area as the United States' first hydrogen fuel cell vessel, developed…
AAM Launches 50’ Research Vessel for NOAA
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Boatbuilder All American Marine (AAM) said it has launched a new 50-foot research vessel for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), designated for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in Washington State.The twin-engine Teknicraft Design vessel was constructed by AAM to USCG Subchapter T standards. It will carry up to 18 personnel on board on a near coastal route. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary OCNMS) includes 3…
A Mini-Tractor for the US Navy
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Moduteh Marine, of Tacoma, Wash., has gained recognition on meeting the stringent conditions of military contracts. In 2020 they completed a contract to build a fleet of five small tugs. These carry the military designation Work Boat Docking.“The mission of the CNIC Work Boat Docking (WB Docking) is to provide waterborne support at U.S. Navy Installations,” said Modutech’s Brian Swindahl. “The boats…
Selvåg Senior: New LNG-Powered Purse Seiner/Trawler cuts GHG 42%
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As nations commit to reducing greenhouse gases, a fishing vessel is designed to do its share. Designed by Norway’s Skipsteknisk and Selvåg AS, it is in build at Cemre Shipyard for Sorheim Holding, the Selvåg Senior is a remarkable concept. Capable of both trawling and purse seining, the 79.5- x16.2-m vessel will have a molded depth of 6.9 m. The RSW holds, in the DNV-GL classed vessel, will have a total volume of just under 2550 cu. m..
C&C Delivers New Towboat to Maritime Partners
![Ned Brooks is the fourth of 15 new towboats C&C Marine and Repair is building for Maritime Partners. (Photo: C&C Marine and Repair)](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/ned-brooks-is-the-fourth-123026.jpg)
Belle Chasse, La. shipyard C&C Marine and Repair, LLC said it has delivered Ned Brooks, the fourth in series of 15 towboats for Metairie, La.-based Maritime Partners, LLC.The 2,600-horsepowered, 84- by 34-foot towboat was designed by Entech Design, LLC, based in Kenner, La., with the 3D modeling and production drawings done by C&C Marine and Repair’s in-house engineering department. The design includes two Cummins QSK38-M1 main engines…
New Tug is a Mechanical Hybrid
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The concept of “hybrid tug” is getting a whole new definition with an innovative new tug under construction at Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard for the Danish Port of Aarhus. From the outside it looks very similar to other Robert Allan Ltd-designed tugs built at the Uzmar yard. The RAmparts 3000 ASD tug, to be named Hermes is 30.25 by 11.75 meters.In the engine room and in the thruster rooms of the azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tug, the innovations are revealed.
Westfleet Seafoods to Add New Longliner
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New Zealand’s Westfleet Seafoods, based in Greymouth, has earned an international reputation for quality and sustainability. While their fleet includes some mid-water trawlers, their preferred method of catching is longline. This method is noted for the quality and selectivity of the catch.The company’s current fleet includes five vessels, two of which are modern longliners. The success of these vessels has prompted the firm to order an additional longliner for delivery in early 2022.
Cummins Introduces New EPA Tier 4 Engine
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Cummins Inc. launched the QSK60 EPA Tier 4 / IMO III at Cummins Marine’s virtual showcase on Wednesday, April 14. The new EPA Tier 4 compliant selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system is being paired with the QSK60 engine to address the impact of stricter emissions regulations on commercial marine markets in North America. The new system mitigates downtime and improves total cost of ownership, the manufacturer said.
New Fireboat Delivered to Vietnam
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The Fire Department of Quang Ninh Province (Canh Sat PCCC) in Northern Vietnam ordehas taken delivery of a new fireboat built by Canadian builder MetalCraft Marine (MCM) for the island of Tuan Chau, in Ha-Long Bay.The Firestorm 36 MkII arrived in Vietnam in December of 2020 and was commissioned in late January of 2021 by MCM staff, with technical assistance and translation provided by technicians from…
Cummins QSK95s: Big Electric Power for Conversion of Ariake to FPSO
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Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels are essential tools in the search for oil in deeper waters, further from shore-based facilities. Typically, the large FPSO is stationary with a number of wells feeding oil into its holds. The oil can then be pumped off to shuttle tankers that transport it to shore side tanks and refineries.FPSOs are big expensive pieces of equipment. Some of them are converted from ocean going oil tankers.
Seaspan Cavalier Repower: Long Life, Big Hours
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“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” says 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-horsepower Tier 1 Cummins KTA38 diesels were pulled out, and a brand-new set of 850-horsepower Tier 2 KTA38s went in.The Seaspan Cavalier was built in 1974…
US Coast Guard Surf Boats: Service Life Extension
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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 U.S. Coast Guard developed its 47-foot surf boat in the late 1990s, a whole new standard for lifeboats was set.Designated 47-foot MLB, these all-aluminum craft demonstrated spectacular performance.
Derecktor Wins Deal to Build Hybrid RVl for University of Vermont
![Chartwell Marine selected to design and specify build for new low emission university research vessel, in collaboration with BAE Systems and Derecktor Shipyards. Image: Chartwell](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/chartwell-marine-selected-to-design-118485.jpg)
The University of Vermont (UVM) has ordered what is touted as the first hybrid research vessel, a project which brings together Derecktor Shipyards, BAE Systems and Chartwell Marine.The 19-meter catamaran will be designed for low-emission, low-fuel-burn operations and is set for launch in April 2022. Chartwell Marine’s hybrid design, which is powered by two Cummins QSB 6.7m 306hp diesel engines and two BAE AC traction motors…
Cummins Unveils Stage V Solution for European Inland Waterways
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Power solutions provider Cummins announced its new X15 Stage V solution for vessels operating on European inland waterways will launch in 2021. The Stage V certified product offers a power range from 500 to 600 hp (373 to 447 kW) for key applications including bow thrusters and main propulsion.“Cummins’ X15 Stage V solution is an integrated engine and aftertreatment package designed and developed in-house.
Elakha: The Repowering of OSU's Valued Research Vessel
![The 54 x 16.5-foot Research Vesssel Elakha which was built in 2001 at Rozema Boat Works, recently repowered with Cummins engines. Photo: Alan Haig/Brown/Cummins](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/the-54-x-165foot-research-118104.jpg)
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 by 16.5-foot Elakha which was built in 2001 at Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon Washington.
PSA Marine Takes Delivery of Two New Tugs
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Singapore's PSA Marine recently took delivery of two new 32-meter harbor tugs, PSA Marvel and PSA Valkyrie, from PaxOcean Engineering Zhuhai Co.The newbuilds, which follow the PSA Thor and PSA Hulk delivered from the same builder in 2018, are of the same basic design with some improvements, said naval architect Robert Allan Ltd.The RAmparts 3200 ASD tugs are designed for ship assist in berthing and un-berthing operations at ports/terminals…
C&C Delivers 6,600hp Towboat for Hines Furlong Line
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Belle Chasse, La. shipyard C&C Marine and Repair announced Wednesday it has delivered the first in series new 6,600-horsepower triple-screw towboats for Nashville-based Hines Furlong Line.Scarlett Rose Furlong measures 170’ by 50’ with the pilot house eyeline measuring at 39’-3”.Designed by CT Marine based in Portland, Maine, the vessel includes three Cummins QSK60-M main engines, provided by Cummins Mid-South…
Penguin Building Wind Farm Vessel for Farra Marine
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Penguin Shipyard in Singapore is building a 27-meter catamaran wind farm service vessel for Farra Marine, the Irish operator's first. Construction commenced in September, and the vessel, named Farra Orla, is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2021.The vessel is the third in Penguin’s Windflex 27 series, which designer Incat Crowther says offers excellent speed, deadweight and seakeeping…
Elakha: Repowering a Valued Research Vessel
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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- by 16.5-foot Elakha which was built in 2001 at Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon, Wash.