With a strong marine heritage dating back to the company's start in 1919, Cummins Inc. has long been partnering with the maritime industry across commercial, government and recreational applications. Our teams receive a wide range of questions through these partnerships; and we want to share perspectives that can help you find answers on a few of the most frequently asked questions. We al
Today, Cummins announced the new X15 Stage V solution for vessels operating on European inland waterways. Launching 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. Cedric Merveillaud, Cummins Director of Marine Sales Europe explains, "Cummins' X15 Stage V solution is an integrat
People that grew up around the water know the impact that the sea can make on someone's lifestyle. Whether summers were spent fishing with family, wakeboarding on the lake, or cruising the ocean coast, the memories don't fade, and those experiences can cultivate a lifelong passion. Call of the Sea (COTS) is an organization based just north of San Francisco in Sausalito, California (USA) t
Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) gave participants of the Genoa International Boat Show their first look at the new Onan C-Power QSB7E generator for the recreational marine market. The new product is available in both 50 and 60 Hz models, with output of up to 195 kWe. "We understand that luxury yacht manufacturers face growing demands for comfort and peace of mind," said Mich
On the weekends, Chris Devine trades in his pharmacist lab coat for his foul weather fishing gear to spend time on the F/V Sea Hound - his beloved 37-foot lobster boat. According to Chris and his partner, Troy Collins, every waking moment spent off the New England coast is time well spent. The pair carry over 800 traps to sea each weekend with intentions to only return once their boat is overflowi
A couple from Seattle, Washington (USA) spent the first half of 2020 refitting their new Hampton 490 Pilothouse power boat. Chris Jones grew up around marinas and has owned a variety of boats throughout his life. Most recently, he and his wife have been cruising around the Puget Sound in their Hunter 46 sailboat. But with the turn of the new year, they decided to trade in the slow and steady lifes
Many economies around the world are in the process of re-opening with a focus on ensuring the safety of those involved. Seymour Engine Plant (SEP), in Seymour, in Indiana is where Cummins Inc. manufactures its largest diesel engine, QSK95. Craig Fisher, QSK95 Manufacturing Leader at Cummins, says, "safety was the top priority for us before the pandemic, but how we practice it has significantly cha
Think of a train loaded with 40 foot containers as long as the distance between your home and work (about 15 miles). This is what it would take to load all the pollutants avoided, thanks to the state-of-the-art technology used in Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines. Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines have recently exceeded 10 million operating hours. These engines feature state-of-the-ar
Many mariners have the Great Loop on their bucket list but only a few are lucky enough to accomplish the task. Bill and Amy Denison are one of those few. With great pride, they were able to complete the 6,500-mile journey down the east coast, up the inland rivers and back across the great lakes. Their journey began on the waters of Maine and Nova Scotia. Bill and Amy cruised along the coast and
Our perception of what is safe has rapidly changed over the last couple of months, and many of us will continue to exercise varying norms of social distancing in the near future. These are expected to keep the demand for air travel and hospitality lower than usual in the near term. Meanwhile, many turn to RVing and boating to embark on new vacation adventures while keeping their families
A retail center, a transport company, a boat builder and an engine manufacturer walk into a bar... Oh, wait. That was supposed to say they start shipping locally sourced produce across the Long Island Sound using a one-of-a-kind sustainable hybrid vessel to provide environmentally friendly access to goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meet Harbor Harvest: Connecticut's innovative solution
Rick Renfroe had been planning a cruise to Key West and the Bahamas for well over a decade. The day he finally got his keys to a Sundancer 440 with twin Cummins diesels, that dream was on its way to becoming a reality. No stone was left unturned in his boating preparations. Every mechanical element was checked and tested ahead of time, and if there were any doubts about a part's reliability, it