Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd provides a competitive range of propulsion and auxiliary products for the ferry segment

 

Meet The Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd Facility (CMPUK)

CMPUK located in Wimborne, UK, manufactures Caterpillar Marine diesel engines as part of the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division. The business designs, manufactures, and sells propulsion engines (from 280 bhp to 500 bhp), auxiliary engines, and electrical generators (from 10 kWe to 200 kWe) exclusively for marine applications under the Cat® brand. The products manufactured are used in high-performance (yachting, government defense, and passenger and ferry vessels) and workboat (offshore, tug and salvage, inland waterways, fishing, and dredging) applications. 

The facility produces many products, including the Cat C4.4 electronic genset, the C7.1 electronic genset, and the C7.1 propulsion engine, all of which have been helping ferry operators meet their needs.

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CMPUK Facility

 

Doing the Work to Keep You on the Water

For ferry operators interested in new builds or repower options look no further. Travel in comfort with 32% less noise* with the latest fuel injection systems and a power density that will deliver passengers and crews more efficiently*.

Due to the facility's responsiveness to customer needs, ferry operators can choose from a wide range of options or custom design of their engines to meet all requirements. Customer requests ranging from color changes or complex offerings such as hydraulic pump integration are easily handled and coordinated through the Cat dealer network.

With vessel uptime a critical factor to maintain, the product range comes with proven reliability, service intervals and time between overhauls. This keeps your fleet not only moving longer and more productive, it supports your sustainability goals to reduce waste and improve the environmental impact.

Cat products targeting the ferry industry meet the latest and most stringent emission regulations and are bio-fuel compatible.

Cat engines can be equipped with remote monitoring capabilities, allowing the operators a 24/7 view about the equipment use and condition to further improve efficiency and avoid unplanned downtime. Cat Dealers can support your operations as well with long term service agreements, to further reduce downtime due to advanced planning and predictive maintenance.
 

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The Caterpillar Way

Caterpillar's lean principles achieve high-quality engines delivered on time to meet customer requirements. The facility works on a flexible schedule which requires a responsive production line that can adapt quickly by maintaining appropriate inventory and utilizing a local supplier network. CMPUK can facilitate short lead times and is responsive to customer needs. This modern facility results from a significant investment spanning a two-year development and upgrade. From order management to product design, application, and installation, the knowledge, skills, and people within this facility aim for the highest standards. With over 50 years of marine engine heritage, there is very little this dedicated team doesn't know about marine engines.

For a ferry operator looking to repower or new build, contact your nearest Cat Dealer.

 

*Compared to previous models.

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