Emissions Compliance Worldwide...
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is in the vanguard of supporting the environment, earning the first EPA Tier 2/IMO emission standards certification for our new wave of diesel marine power... the Quantum Series!
Our engineers continue to advance this new wave of diesel power built around fuel systems that provide better power-to-weight ratio, cleaner starting, less noise and virtual elimination of smoke and odor traditionally associated with diesel engines.
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel's commitment to deliver fuel-efficient, quieter, virtually smoke free engines goes well beyond 2009.
A summary of current and near-term regulations is listed below.
IMO - The International Maritime Organization has issued Regulation 13 to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, which is enforceable from January 1, 2000 for diesel engines above 130 kW (174 HP) installed on a vessel. This regulation exempts diesel engines used exclusively in emergency applications.
EPA - On January 1, 2004, the Environmental Protection Agency mandated Tier 2 emission regulations for new commercial marine diesel engines installed on vessels flagged or registered in the United States.
EC - The Nonroad Mobile Machinery Directive regulates exhaust emissions from various mobile sources in the European Community. As of January 1, 2007, the scope of the Directive extends to those propulsion and auxiliary engines used aboard inland waterway vessels. The Directive contains a phased implementation based upon per cylinder displacement and application of the subject engine. For all propulsion engines and auxiliary engines greater than 560 kW, Stg IIIa limits apply. For auxiliary engines less than 560 kW, Stg II limits apply.
CCNR - In July 2007 (vessel in-service), the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) will implement its Stg II emissions regulation for diesel engines. In an amendment to the CCNR regulation, EC type certification according to the directives of the European Union is considered equal to the CCNR's Stg II certification. Therefore, engines certified to the EC Nonroad Mobile Machinery Directive will be accepted without direct certification to the CCNR regulation.
We Are Ready!!!
- First to earn EPA Tier 2 Certification
- First to complete RCD emissions testing
- Quantum compliant: EPA/RCD/IMO
Link to emissions brochure
