Press Release
For Worldwide Release: April 22, 2010
Release Number: M02PR10
Cat® C32 ACERT® Engines Power New Series of Dutch Pilot Boats
Loodswezen relies on the high power density and low emissions from the Cat
engines to renew their fleet of pilot boats in the Port of Rotterdam.
The Netherlands has historically been one of busiest port countries in the world. Loodswezen,
the Dutch pilot organization responsible for coordinating large ship arrivals and departures,
maintains a fleet of pilot boats to transfer pilots to and from large vessels. As the Port of
Rotterdam continues to expand, the focus on overall environmental impact is of critical
importance. Therefore all fleets operating within the port, including Loodswezen, have agreed
to do everything possible to reduce their environmental impact.
So when planning to build a new high speed pilot boat for their fleet, Loodswezen based a
great deal of their decision on the environmental impact the boat’s operation. For this reason,
Loodswezen chose Kvichak Marine Industries in Seattle, Washington, USA, to build the boat
designed by naval architecture firm Camarc Design in the UK, which had also designed
Loodswezen’s current high speed pilot boats.
Delivered in March 2010, the 72 foot (22 meter) all-weather fast pilot boat, M/V Aquila, is
powered by twin Cat® C32 ACERT® engines, rated at 1300 bhp (970 bkW) at 2100 rpm.
Certified with an EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) Tier 2-compliant ‘B’ heavy
duty-rating, the C32 ACERT engines are manufactured in Caterpillar’s Marine Center of
Excellence (MCOE) in Greenville, South Carolina, USA and delivered by N C Power Systems,
the local Cat dealer for the Pacific Northwest. Improved performance from Cat engines not
only means more power overall, but also better acceleration, more reserve power and rated
power available at a wider speed range, all while operating virtually smoke free. These engines
allow for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of ~28.5 knots fully loaded, which match
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the performance of the rest of the pilot boats in Loodswezen’s fleet without sacrificing
environmental consciousness.
The Aquila is equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system consisting of a Selective
Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) and a Diesel Particulate Filter system (DPF). The SCR
system injects a urea based mixture downstream of the engine exhaust outlets into the dry
exhaust piping, which is combined with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions with the aid of a
catalyst. The DPF collects the unburnt soot and with the presence of another catalyst converts
the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate soot into carbon dioxide (CO2)
and water (H20). Normal running exhaust temperatures are high enough to achieve an almost
complete burn of these captured soot particles. The emission performance will have a
reduction of 98 percent of particulate matter and 60 percent reduction of NOx, fulfilling all
new requirements by IMO and EU guidelines.
Now that Kvichak has delivered the M/V Aquila, Loodswezen has two identical boats on the
way: the Draco in May 2010 and the Orion in June 2010. All three boats will rely on the
proven reliability and low environmental impact of Cat C32 ACERT engines.
As R.M. Eichelsheim, President of Loodswezen, explained, “This boat will give Loodswezen a
head start on future emissions requirements. Most importantly it will allow Loodswezen to
renew their fleet while still greatly reducing overall fleet emissions. This kind of successful
new boat program benefits all parties, protects the environment, and sets the standard for future
marine projects.”
For more information regarding the Cat C32 ACERT marine engine, visit your local Cat dealer
or MARINE.CAT.COM/cat-C32ACERT.
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About Caterpillar Marine Power Systems
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems, with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, groups all the
marketing and service activities for Cat and MaK marine engines within Caterpillar Inc. The
organisation provides premier power solutions in the medium- and high-speed segments with
outputs from 93 to 16,000 kW in main propulsion and 10 to 7,680 kWe in marine generator
sets. The sales and service network includes more than 2,100 dealer locations world-wide
dedicated to support customers in ocean-going, commercial marine and pleasure craft wherever
they are.
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About Caterpillar
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and sustainable change on every continent. With 2008 sales and revenues of $51.324 billion,
Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and
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