16 OCTOBER 2018 • FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS: MARINE PROPULSION P assenger vessel operators take note: in 2019, Cummins Inc. is in- troducing new products for the commercial marine market. Next year, a fuel-efficient and value-priced version of its X15 engine will be available to mariners. Secondly, a powerful and fuel-efficient 450BHP QSL9 engine will propel passenger vessels around the nation. And last, but certainly not least, the new light duty rating for our QSB, QSC and QSM engines is coming online for vessel operators in need of a light duty engine. For vessel operators who value cost efficiency with fuel efficiency, the Cummins X15 may be the ideal choice of engines. This engine is a workhorse for commercial marine segments. The Cummins X15 is designed to withstand high-hour, continuous-duty operation with long life in mind. The engine will offer variable speed and fixed speed ratings between 450 horsepower (336 kW) and 600 horsepower (447 kW), while meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier II emissions Cummins to Release New Products in 2019 for Passenger Vessel Market By Anthony B. Thomas, Cummins and Eric K. Marini, Cummins +1 920.686.5117 sales@burgerboat.com burgerboatcommercial.com Proudly built in the USA Refit & Repair Burger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service. Quality Commercial Vessels... Built by Burger to Your Requirements • Aluminum and Steel Fabrication • Passenger Vessels • Water Taxis • Wind Farm Support Vessels • Crew Supply Vessels • Other Vessels to 260’ (80m) • Refit and Repair Services - Hull Plate Replacement - Exterior and Interior Coatings - Engine & Generator Repowers - All Vessel System Repairs - Interior Refresh Underconstruction 48’ (14.8m) Aluminum Cruiser Cummin’s X15 engine is designed to withstand high-hour, continuous-duty operation with long life in mind. Photo: Cummins Sales and Service