b'MEMBER NEWSRolls-Royce mtu Series 4000 Engines toPower New Catalina Express Ferry C atalina Express selected Rolls- Rolls-Royces mtu Series 4000 M65Lpassengers,offeringupto30daily Roycetosupplythemarineenginesareknownfortheirreliabil- roundtrips year-round. propulsion system for its newity,efficiency,quietoperationand high-capacityferry.The500-passen- environmentalcompliance,utilizingDesigned by Incat Crowther, the ferry ger vessel, which will be the largest inadvancedemissionscontroltechnol- is being constructed by Marine Group the Catalina Express fleet upon com- ogiestoreducenitrogenoxidesandBoat Works. Its engines will be inte-pletion, will be powered by four mtuparticulate matter.gratedwithanmtumonitoringand 12V4000M65Lengines,deliveringcontrolsystemandHamiltonbrand a combined output of over 7463 kWThe EPA Tier 4-certified engines willwaterjets. MSHS Pacific Power Group (10,000 bhp).bepairedwithaselectivecatalyticserves as the distribution partner for reduction (SCR) system and a futurethe project and will oversee the cus-The new ferry is part of the Port ofdiesel particulate filter (DPF) systemtompackaging,installation,andsea LosAngeles$31millionLAMERonce certified by CARB to meet thetrialsofthepropulsionsystem.The project, which is funded by the Cali- CARB commercial harbor craft reg- mtu engines are scheduled for delivery fornia Air Resources Board (CARB).ulations, as well as U.S. Coast Guardin Q4 2025, with completion of the Via the project, Catalina Express re- acceptance for safety.vessel expected in late 2026. ceived a $15 million grant, matchingit with $15 million of its own invest- Foundedin1981,CatalinaExpressTogether, MSHS Pacific Power and ment. The goal of the LA MER proj- hasgrownfromanoperatorwithRolls-Roycewillprovideservice ect is to test ways to reduce emissionsasingle60-passengervesselintoaandmaintenancesupportforthe as the port works toward becoming amulti-ship fleet and providing marineengines throughout their operation-zero-emission port.transportationfrommainlandCali- allife.Thisongoingcommitment fornia to Santa Catalina Island. Mostensuresmarinecustomerssuchas PHOTO: INCAT CROWTHERReaching speeds up to 37 knots, theof the vessels in the companys currentCatalinaExpressbenefitfromreli-137ferrywillreplacethreeolderfleetfeaturemtuengines.Overtheable,worry-freeperformanceafter vesselsmaintainingcapacityandin- pastfourdecades,thecompanyhasinstallation, strengthening long-term creasing environmental performance.transportedmorethan33millioncustomer relationships. 47 SEPTEMBER 2025'