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their power needs, from main propul- sion engines to generators to auxiliary power units. These engines, along with their controls and switchgear, can all be serviced by our 191 Cat Dealers worldwide. Remote monitoring adds an additional dimension of safety and enables our dealers to swiftly serve cus- tomers, minimizing downtime and in- creasing bottom lines.? CAT began marketing the optional add-on gplink service in June 2012. One day, they envision that the service will be a standard feature for all CAT engines. Monitoring ?Advanced Con- dition Based? maintenance and data, the system is also designed to predict failures ? before they happen. Non- Engine metrics can also be monitored, including bilge alarms, air condition-ing systems, smoke detectors low bat- teries, power interruption and other similar warning systems. Especially applicable for yachting community, the use of the gplink can also trigger a break in insurance costs much in the same way that homeowners with home security systems can gain similar leverage with their casualty insurance brokers. Fischer adds, ?All over the world, numerous Caterpillar customers are realizing the incredible utility that re- mote monitoring offers in a relatively inexpensive package. For some, avoid- ing even a few days downtime is a mat- ter of tens of thousands of dollars and detecting potential problems early on will minimize time for maintenance. Indeed, there is the possibility in the foreseeable future that many Cat en- gines will include remote monitoring as a standard feature.? Also recently introduced to Cat?s ever-expanding line of marine solu- tions is the Cat C1175-16 Engine. The diesel, dual fuel and gas engine is targeted for the marine and offshore markets ? ideal for offshore support vessels, tugs and workboats. Designed to improve total vessel pro tability by providing durability with unmatched power output, Cat billed the engine as ?the new industry standard in terms of hard-working, revenue-producing power.? Bob Hallengren, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems product direc- tor said recently, ?Naval architects can design vessels around the Cat C175 engines with the con dence these en- gines will deliver in terms of power and load carrying capability.? Available today in the 2001 to 2168 bkW power range, starting in early 2013 it will be offered in the 2239 to 2550 bkW range. With unrestricted continuous and heavy-duty ratings, the engine provides (13%) more pow- er, room for growth, and maximizes productivity, while minimizing cost of ownership. The C175-16 is simply one plank in the Cat platform to broadly expand its strategic focus on maritime assets and their power needs, according to Nigel Parkinson, Managing Director, Cat- erpillar Marine Power Systems. Offer- ing maximum performance along with EPA Marine Tier 3 and IMO Tier II emissions compliance with no after treatment, it is positioned to comply with EPA Tier 4 and IMO Tier III rules. Tucked away in a quiet corner of South Carolina, the Cat Marine Center of Excellence might be easy to miss if you didn?t know what you were looking for. Clearly, however, Cat knew exactly what it was looking for when it assembled the state-of-the-art assembly plant back in 2007. The dividends of that effort are only now beginning to become apparent as Cat not only augments its product and service lines, but also alters how it does business in a rapidly changing marine landscape. But, you don?t need to travel all the way to the Palmetto state to understand that. Download complete catalog www.aluminumandstainless.com Building an aluminum boat? Aluminum and Stainless, Inc. has all the metal.MARINE ALUMINUM5086 50835052 60615456Plate ? Sheet ? Rod ? BarPipe ? Tube ? Shapes Weld Wire ? Fittings STAINLESS STEEL 304L 316L 303 17-4BOAT SHAFTS 17-4 condition H1150Two locations: Lafayette, LA 800-252-9074New Orleans, LA 800-562-9022Aluminum and Stainless, Inc. Marine metals specialists since 1969.Lafayette New Orleans April 2013MN April2013 Layout 32-49.indd 48MN April2013 Layout 32-49.indd 484/2/2013 10:57:26 AM4/2/2013 10:57:26 AM