In line with this year’s motto of the SMM – “Driving the maritime transition” – Zeppelin Power Systems focuses on the topics of alternative fuels, marine service, efficient propulsion systems, and digitalization. Together with Caterpillar Marine and MaK, Zeppelin Power Systems will present itself in Hall A4, Booth 305, demonstrating the company’s international orientation as well.
Colleagues from the Danish and Swedish Zeppelin Power Systems locations, as well as from Baltic Marine Contractors (BCM) – part of the Zeppelin Group and official dealer and service provider in the Baltic States and Finland – will also be present at the SMM booth.
The company is presenting itself as an official, experienced partner for Caterpillar and MaK engines, where service, efficiency, digital solutions, and alternative fuels are paramount. All diesel engines sold and serviced by Zeppelin Power Systems are available as hybrid solutions and can be operated with alternative fuels in the future. In addition to biodiesel and renewable diesel, these include HVO and, in the future, methanol.
The company’s focus on this year’s SMM will be the Caterpillar 3516E methanol dual-fuel engine. Announced for 2026 as a methanol field demonstrator, it has been developed from the existing 3500E marine engines and is expected to deliver the same performance and durability as the current 3500E diesel engine. In addition, it is designed to meet all emissions standards, provide 100 percent power, and achieve the highest possible methanol substitution.
Furthermore, the focus is on the continuous improvement of the MaK product portfolio, for example, the MaK 16M46DF. This dual-fuel engine was recently installed in the Helios series of nine newly built cruise ships, which are the first cruise ships of this size to be equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of running on either LNG or conventional marine diesel fuel.
Hall A4 | booth 30
