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or Against It.

Power, service, and support for the demands of today’s inland waterways.

Cat Inland waterway vessel
Cat Inland waterway vessel

Inland Waterways
Solutions & Services

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Work the river. Supported everywhere.

Inland waterways are working corridors that keep industries moving — transporting commodities, materials, and energy where they need to go. Caterpillar Marine supports inland waterway vessels with durable power, dependable service, and long-term support engineered for tough duty cycles and the realities of river operations.

Whether you’re planning a new build, optimizing an existing vessel, or evaluating marine engine replacement, our solutions are designed to help protect uptime, manage operating costs, and keep your fleet moving. With parts availability, service expertise, and dealer support that extend from inland waterways to global waterways, Cat® marine power solutions help you work the river with confidence.

Why Inland Waterway Operators Choose Cat

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Longer Intervals, Lower Costs

Longer service intervals and durable engines reduce maintenance, downtime, and total cost.

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Back on the Water, Faster

From new builds to Cat reman engines, we offer options that help reduce downtime compared to onboard overhaul.

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Future-Ready Fuel Compatibility

Fuel-ready options, including HVO marine fuel and biodiesel marine engines, help operators adapt as fuel strategies evolve.

 

 

Products Built for River Work

Inland waterways demand durable power and dependable support. These featured Caterpillar Marine products are selected for high-hour river operations, with options for new builds, replacement, and Cat Reman engines backed by dealer support that helps keep you running.

C32B Commercial Engine — Maximize Uptime on Every Run

The Cat C32B commercial propulsion engine is designed to support high-load, high-hour inland waterway operations. With configurations for repower and replacement, it delivers power, durability, and service support for vessels working demanding river routes.

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C32B overlayed on an image of a vessel in the water

Complete Cat Reman Engines — Get Back on the Water Faster

When service windows are tight, Cat Reman engines offer a faster path back to work. Built to Caterpillar standards, they help restore performance, reduce downtime, and protect uptime for demanding inland waterways operations.

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Cat Reman engine close up

Service Contracts — Planned Maintenance that Reduces Surprises

Plan for what’s next with service contract options that support engine lifecycle, scheduled maintenance, and unexpected repairs. With a dealer-led plan, you can reduce unplanned downtime and keep support behind your vessel.

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Image of Cat employee working in cat warehouse

Explore All Engines & Power Solutions

Find propulsion engines, generator sets, controls, and auxiliary power solutions built for inland waterway vessels, towboats, barges and workboats.

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Commercial Propulsion Engines

Cat propulsion engines deliver dependable power for towboats, barges, and workboat engines applications.

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Marine Generator Sets

Dependable onboard power options for long run hours and variable loads.

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Marine Controls

Support precise handling with control systems built for demanding river operations.

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Auxiliary Engines

Reliable power for pumps, hydraulics, and other essential onboard systems.

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Cat Marine Power Solutions Guide

Explore Cat engines, generator sets, controls, and monitoring solutions built to support demanding marine applications — including inland waterways operations.

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Meet Marine Emissions Standards With Confidence in Europe

Whether you’re planning a new build or evaluating repower options, Caterpillar Marine provides the knowledge and resources to help inland waterway vessels meet evolving emissions requirements. From fuel compatibility to dealer-backed support, we help operators move from compliance planning to action.

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Cat Repower: Performance Without a New Build

When it’s time to repower, Caterpillar Marine can deliver a cost-effective path to improved horsepower, efficiency, and vessel performance while maximizing the value of your existing towboat or workboat. Work with your Cat dealer to plan a solution that fits your operating profile, schedule, and budget.

Real Inland Waterway Applications. Real Results.

See how operators are using Caterpillar marine power, service, and support to improve uptime, extend asset life, and keep vessels working across demanding river operations.

Repower Made for River Life

Repower is often the most practical way to modernize an inland waterway vessel — boosting reliability and performance while maximizing the value of the existing hull. See how operators planned scope and timing, minimized downtime, and returned to service with dealer-backed support.

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H&H Marine: Towboat Repower for the U.S. Army Corps

A turnkey Cat C4.4 repower helped the USACE M/V Harrison return to service fast, with dealer support close along the river.

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Bisso Towboat: Mississippi Support from Louisiana Cat

Louisiana Cat helps Bisso Towboat keep a Cat powered towboat performing on the Mississippi River’s demanding waterways.

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Powering What Powers This Land

Explore how Cat C32B power supports demanding Mississippi River barge and towboat applications with performance, service, and support for river operations.

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Ready To Talk To A Cat Dealer?

From propulsion engines and generator sets to parts, service and coordinated support, your Cat dealer is ready to help keep your vessel performing wherever the waterway takes you.

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Boat traveling down the river