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
Penguin Building Wind Farm Vessel for Farra Marine
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 Penguinās Windflex 27 series, which designer Incat Crowther says offers excellent speed, deadweight and seakeepingā¦
Elakha: Repowering a Valued Research Vessel
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.
New Towboat Gets a Complete Thordon Propulsion Package
A 1,600-horsepower towboat delivered to Harvey, La.-based operator L&L Marine Transportation in June is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free and grease-free bearings.Designed by Entech, the 65-foot twin-screw towboat Amelia Ray is purpose-built by Rodriquez Shipbuilding in Coden, Ala. for the transportation of petrochemicals along all inland and coastal waters in the southern states of the U.S.In addition to newest towboat additionā¦
Royston Wins UK Navy Engine Services Contract
Royston has won a multimillion pound contract to support and maintain small diesel engines onboard amphibious assault ships, mine hunters and other Royal Navy vessels, the marine engineering and propulsion specialist said Wednesday.The £5.5 million ($7.2 million) five-year Ministry of Defense (MOD) contract will see U.K.-based Royston responsible for providing diesel engine spares and technical supportā¦
Metal Shark Builds Custom Tender for R/V OceanXplorer
Shipbuilder Metal Shark reports it has delivered a new research tender to OceanX, a New York-based nonprofit ocean exploration initiative and media organization.The custom 38-foot Defiant-class welded aluminum monohull pilothouse vessel will be carried aboard the recently-launched one-of-a-kind scientific research, media production and exploration vessel, the R/V OceanXplorer. The combined marine research and media vessel OceanXplorer is both a floatingā¦
New LNG ATB Bunker Vessel is a US First
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 liquefied natural gas (LNG) to modern ships with dual-fuel capabilities.The fall of 2020 will see a new addition to this fleet servicing ships in Florida and the Caribbean.
C&C Marine Delivers Towboat to Maritime Partners
Belle Chasse, La. shipyard C&C Marine and Repair said it has delivered the second vessel in a series of 15 towboats it is building for Metairie, La. based Maritime Partners, LLC.The 2,600-horsepower, 84ā x 34ā towboat Brooks M. Hamilton was designed by Entech Design, LLC, based in Kenner, La., with the 3D modeling and production drawings done by C&C Marine and Repairās in-house engineering department.
Propulsion Profile: Konrad-driven
Konrad Marine has launched several iterations of its signature sterndrive since unveiling its first units in the 1990s. Konradās latest lineup, the 600B series, was rolled out in 2014, with the first drives delivered to customers at the start of 2015 and strong market uptake ever since. Featuring the larger gears first introduced in its 600 series, Konradās 600B drives also include a new larger transomā¦
North Arm Transport: Innovation in Towing
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 also have facilities on Mitchell Island in the Fraser and at Masset on Haida Gwaii.
Blount to Build Icebreaking Buoy Tender for Maryland
Warren, R.I. shipbuilder Blount Boats said it has been awarded a contract to build a 90-foot icebreaking buoy tender vessel for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The vessel will be designed by BMT Designers and Planners, Inc. of Arlington, Va.The new vessel will replace the 100-foot, 167-ton M/V J. Millard Tawes commissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942 and in service for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources since 1972.
All American Marine to Build NOAA Research Vessel
Bellingham, Wash. aluminum boat builder All American Marine (AAM) said it has been awarded the contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to construct a 50ā aluminum research catamaran for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.The twin-engine Teknicraft Design vessel will be constructed by AAM to USCG Subchapter T standards. The vessel will carry up to 18 personnel on board on a near coastal route.
Interview: Eddie Brown, Cummins' Director of Business Development, Marine
How do you see business today, and where is Cummins looking for opportunities as COVID-19 and volatile oil markets generate market uncertainty?Even in the current state, we are still seeing a solid level of interest and activity in the commercial marine space. Scheduling has been impacted and some areas have slowed down, but overall, the marine industry is very much still active around the world. When we take a closer look at some of the segments within the commercial marine spaceā¦
MetalCraft Delivers Patrol Boat to Port of LA
MetalCraft Marine has delivered a new patrol boat to the Port of Los Angeles. The new vessel is one of a new breed of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection patrol boats.According to the builder, the bow entry is the critical design feature of all Interceptor models. Its high-speed rough water performance allows the operators to go offshore to inspect incoming ships beforeā¦
EPA Tier 4: Difficult and Contentious, 12 Years and Counting
When it comes to complying with EPAās Tier 4 emissions regulations, thereās no shortage of creativity emerging from Americaās maritime engineering firms. Companies such as Hug Engineering are offering flexible, customized aftertreatment-based control systems that can assemble almost in modular like fashion. Other companies, such as ABB Group, offer battery-hybrid power sources to complement combustion power and avoid threshold diesel emissions.
Dongara Marine Delivers Ferry in Western Australia
Placing a board deck across two canoes, to make a broad flat and stable surface for transporting passengers and freight, was often done to form early ferries. The true catamaran is an evolution of that practical design concept. In recent decades, Australia has led in the development of all shapes and sizes for aluminum catamaran ferries.In December 2019, Dongara Marine of Port Denison delivered a very practical 148-seat, 24- by 5.5-meter ferry to Western Australiaās Public Transport Authority.
Ribcraft Wins $43m USN Contract
Ribcraft announced that the United States Navy (USN) has awarded a five-year indefinite quantity contract worth up to $43 million to build and deliver an estimated 48 of the 11-Meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure Boat. Ribcraft has also been providing the U.S. Navy with 7-Meter shipboard RIBs since 2014.The 11-Meter RIBs will serve to support explosive ordinance disposal mine counter measure platoons in both shallow and deep water operations.
New Cat Ferry MV Tricia for Transperth Fleet
A new passenger ferry built by Dongara Marine has been introduced to the public transport system in Perth, Western Australia. MV Tricia - named after Perth Zoo's popular 62-year-old Asian Elephant - is the third ferry in the Transperth fleet, joining two other low-wash catamarans introduced in 1997 and 2009. Operating across the Swan River between Elizabeth Quay and South Perth, the 23.7-m aluminiumā¦
C&C Building Towboat Trio for Hines Furlong
Hines Furlong Line currently has a trio of identical 6,000-horsepower towboats on order at C&C Marine and Repair in Belle Chasse, La.The timing is right to order the high-power newbuilds, said Kent Furlong, president and founder of Hines Furlong Line (HFL), citing the long-term implications of Subchapter M and the industryās aging higher horsepower line haul fleet as key drivers behind the decision. āMany of the high-horsepower vessels in the HFL fleet are among the oldest,ā he said.
Repower of the Tug Gretchen H
As sometimes happens with boats in the maritime world, the recent repower of a tug shone a light on a pair of well known independent companies. The tug Gretchen H. (ex Harry Olsen, Polar Breeze) was built by Rodriguez Shipbuilding of Coden Alabama in 1997 and is currently owned, since 2005, by Boyer Towing.The Gretchen H is a good solid boat and her owners decided she was well worth a new set of engines. At 80 by 30 feet she has an eleven foot depth.
NOx Control: Should Certain Vessels Get a Break?
When it comes to the EPAās recent proposed delay to implementation of Tier 4 marine diesel engines āin certain high-speed commercial vessels,ā where you stand probably depends on where you sit.On September 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) proposed to delay implementation of Tier 4 marine diesel engines āin certain high-speed commercial vessels.ā Specifically; EPA mentions three kinds of vessels: lobster boatsā¦
