CAT Marine Engines
caterpillar Marine
Solutions That Keep Vessels Moving
Thompson Marine delivers fully engineered, installation-ready CAT® marine power solutions for commercial vessel operators across the Gulf Coast and the Americas. Beyond supplying CAT propulsion engines and generator sets, Thompson Marine combines Caterpillar reliability with in-house engineering integration to ensure every power system is properly specified, installed, and supported from initial concept through long-term service.
Tugboat and Workboat Propulsion
CAT marine engines deliver the reliable propulsion, strong bollard pull, and precise maneuverability that harbor tugs, harbor assist boats, towboats, and pushboats require in demanding port and river environments. Thompson Marine engineers complete power packages for the workboat market, integrating CAT engines with the auxiliary systems, controls, and monitoring equipment each vessel requires.
MARINE SEGMENT
New Builds and Repowers
Whether the project is a new vessel build or the modernization of an existing hull, Thompson Marine’s engineering team has the capability to deliver a fully integrated CAT power solution.
New Builds
Thompson Marine works directly with naval architects, shipyards, and vessel owners from the concept stage, ensuring the Caterpillar power system is correctly integrated into the vessel design from the ground up.
Repowers
Thompson Marine re-engineers Caterpillar power solutions for existing vessels, with a primary focus on seamless mechanical and electrical integration with legacy systems, minimizing structural modifications, and vessel downtime.
A Complete Power Solution
Thompson Marine specializes in designing and packaging complete CAT power systems for commercial vessels. Every package goes beyond the engine to address the entire power plant.
Holistic System Packaging
Thompson Marine delivers integrated packages that include marine gears, transmissions, pumps, filters, and custom piping, engineered as a complete system rather than assembled as individual components.
Custom Control and Monitoring
Thompson Marine designs and builds control and monitoring systems that provide reliable command and clear visibility of all vessel machinery.
Detailed Engineering Deliverables
Every project is supported by comprehensive documentation, including electrical schematics, mechanical installation drawings, and precise engine room layouts to streamline shipyard execution.
