Press Release
For Worldwide Release: March 2013
Release Number: M13PR7
Caterpillar Broadens Pleasure Craft Product Support with its New
Global Preventive Maintenance Agreement Program
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to announce that it is broadening its extensive
array of pleasure craft marine engine product support services with the introduction of the
new Preventive Maintenance Agreement (PMA) program. The PMA program provides five
years of maintenance coverage for new or low annual hour pleasure craft vessels powered
by Cat ACERT™ pleasure craft engines, ranging from the Cat® C7 ACERT to the C32
ACERT marine engine platforms.
“The Preventive Maintenance Agreement protects a customer’s engine at every stage of its
life and helps owners avoid unbudgeted repair costs,” Tim Johnson, Caterpillar Marine
Power Systems pleasure craft product support manager stated. “A key benefit of the
program is that it enables customers to lock in maintenance costs at today’s rates for the
term of the contract while receiving stellar service around the world.”
The first service provided under this program is designed to be the 250th hour of service.
The timeline for PMA services may be adjusted for used vessels depending on total use at
the time of enrollment. These services will be performed in accordance with the Operations
and Maintenance Manual of the covered equipment. Vessels used more than 250 hours per
year will be subject to fewer years of service. The PMA can easily complement one of the
many Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) programs to provide up to 10 years of total
maintenance and unscheduled repair coverage available around the globe.
In addition to being fully transferable, the PMA will provide the vessel with a documented
engine maintenance history, making the vessel an attractive option for a potential resale in
the future. By participating in the PMA program, vessels owners can be confident their Cat
marine engines are receiving the correct maintenance repairs performed by trained Cat
technicians utilizing only genuine Cat parts. More information can be found on the
Caterpillar maintenance website or through the global Cat dealer network.
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About Caterpillar
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positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2012 sales and revenues of
$65.875 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining
equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric
locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial
Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress
Rail Services. More information is available at: http://www.caterpillar.com/.
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 power systems within Caterpillar
Inc. The organization provides premier power solutions in the medium- and high-speed
segments with outputs from 10 to 16,000 kW in marine power solutions. The sales and
service network includes more than 2,100 dealer locations world-wide dedicated to
supporting customers in commercial marine and pleasure craft vessels wherever they are.
More information is available at: MARINE.CAT.COM/
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Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of
Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
©2013 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved
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