The quartet of Cat 3512B WOSR marine engines propels the FSC 5009 to a top speed of 30 knots. Damen’s smaller FCS 3307 and 3507 designs also rely on Cat power.

Building on the proven Cat 3500 series engines, the 3512B WOSR (Wide Operating Speed Range) provides a flat line power curve from approximately 1,200rpm to 1,800rpm with exceptional torque rise and power reserve for acceleration. Weighing about 7 tons, the 51.8 litre, V-12, four stroke diesel engine design offers an excellent power to weight ratio.

In the FSC 5009 application, each Cat 3512B WOSR provides 1,119kW at 1,800rpm. In addition, Caterpillar’s proprietary Electronic Control Module (ECM)  balances power, fuel consumption and emissions at any given load.

Damen Shipyards Group and Pon Power, the Caterpillar dealer for the Netherlands, have been working together since the 1960’s. Today Damen is among the largest shipbuilders worldwide and has vast experience in the field of high speed vessels. It has delivered more than 4,000 boats over the last 20 years, many of them powered by Cat engines.