Your engine. Your data.
Your advantage.

Intelligent digital connectivity solutions for MaKTM engines.

Employee working on a MaK engine
Employee working on a MaK engine

More insight for more efficient operations.

Our dedicated digital connectivity solutions help optimize the performance of your MaK engines.

To help stay ahead of costly maintenance and adjust to meet tightening emissions regulations, you need to know precisely how your engines are operating. By adding digital connectivity solutions to your operations, you can get detailed insights that help you efficiently maintain engines and optimize their performance. These solutions are part of our continued commitment to power more sustainable fleets today and into the future.

 

 

 
 
 
 

Why connect your fleet?

 

From insight to efficient operations

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Improve Engine Health
& Performance

Gain real-time visibility into critical parameters to identify issues early and optimize operating points for peak performance.

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Accelerate Troubleshooting 
& Reduce Downtime

Fleet-based advanced diagnostics streamline pre-checks, reduce on-site service time, and enable faster, more precise support responses.

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Better Planning,
Lower Costs

Smarter maintenance and parts planning mean fewer surprises, better stock readiness, and lower total operating costs.

 
 
 
 

Learn how to connect your Operations.

 

The right approach for your operations

With engines put to work every day in unique industries around the world, it is critical not to take a one-size-fits-all approach to our connectivity solutions. Our solutions are made to help marine fleet operators minimize downtime at sea. 

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Connect

Your dealer is ready to help you securely connect your engine to the reliable digital ecosystem.

Insights

Get a detailed view of all the data driving your operations, from engine output to key operational metrics, all in one place.

Action

Quickly turn your insights into action. Make the most out of your proactive maintenance and optimize your operations with full dealer support.

 

Seamless Modernization

From day one, our digital monitoring solutions give you enhanced visibility into the power driving your fleet. You have the power to access your data online at any time, along with the ability to directly reach for expert assistance, whether you are troubleshooting a problem or strategically planning future maintenance.

Every bit of information is available at your fingertips – giving you the ability to act in real-time to improve engine performance, using data-driven solutions.

 

person working on an ipad
person working on an ipad

Powering Performance and Compliance

All-new advanced condition monitoring can help you maintain optimized performance for longer. With 24/7 remote monitoring by experts, you can detect issues before they impact performance. It also gives you fleet-wide insights that help you monitor and optimize your load.

With the ability to expertly identify concerns before they become major problems, advanced condition monitoring helps you save on maintenance and repair costs.

 

example of monitoring database
example of monitoring database

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine optimization is a tailored upgrade package that combines the technical solution, required spare parts, and compliance support for your specific engine and operating profile. Depending on your needs, upgrades can include retrofit kits—such as updated injection systems, emissions solutions like SCR for NOx reduction, methanol direct injection for CO₂ reduction, and software/controls updates—plus options for digital connectivity and guidance on meeting IMO regulations and class requirements.

We start with your operational goals—fuel savings, compliance, image—and constraints like vessel type, operating profile, and regulatory environment. Our teams then evaluate your engine and use simulation and thermodynamic analysis to recommend a solution that fits your case and budget, giving you a practical path to performance, compliance, and efficiency.

Upgrade kits are designed to be compatible with engines in the field, so all projects do not require a full engine replacement. Installations are planned for manageable effort and minimized downtime. The exact scope and timeline will be determined following an on-site evaluation of your engine configuration.

Yes. Our solutions—SCR Technology, IMO Tier II upgrade, Methanol/ Ethanol direct injection, and more—are engineered to reduce emissions and developed with future regulatory readiness in mind, so you can operate confidently today while preparing for tomorrow.

Every upgrade is verified by our engineering: combustion simulation, thermodynamic analysis, and software-controlled engine management (injection system, turbocharger, control units). Solutions are validated on our test beds under real and extreme conditions, and continuously improved using field data across the product lifecycle.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine optimization is a tailored upgrade package that combines the technical solution, required spare parts, and compliance support for your specific engine and operating profile. Depending on your needs, upgrades can include retrofit kits—such as updated injection systems, emissions solutions like SCR for NOx reduction, methanol direct injection for CO₂ reduction, and software/controls updates—plus options for digital connectivity and guidance on meeting IMO regulations and class requirements.

We start with your operational goals—fuel savings, compliance, image—and constraints like vessel type, operating profile, and regulatory environment. Our teams then evaluate your engine and use simulation and thermodynamic analysis to recommend a solution that fits your case and budget, giving you a practical path to performance, compliance, and efficiency.

Upgrade kits are designed to be compatible with engines in the field, so all projects do not require a full engine replacement. Installations are planned for manageable effort and minimized downtime. The exact scope and timeline will be determined following an on-site evaluation of your engine configuration.

Yes. Our solutions—SCR Technology, IMO Tier II upgrade, Methanol/ Ethanol direct injection, and more—are engineered to reduce emissions and developed with future regulatory readiness in mind, so you can operate confidently today while preparing for tomorrow.

Every upgrade is verified by our engineering: combustion simulation, thermodynamic analysis, and software-controlled engine management (injection system, turbocharger, control units). Solutions are validated on our test beds under real and extreme conditions, and continuously improved using field data across the product lifecycle.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine optimization is a tailored upgrade package that combines the technical solution, required spare parts, and compliance support for your specific engine and operating profile. Depending on your needs, upgrades can include retrofit kits—such as updated injection systems, emissions solutions like SCR for NOx reduction, methanol direct injection for CO₂ reduction, and software/controls updates—plus options for digital connectivity and guidance on meeting IMO regulations and class requirements.

We start with your operational goals—fuel savings, compliance, image—and constraints like vessel type, operating profile, and regulatory environment. Our teams then evaluate your engine and use simulation and thermodynamic analysis to recommend a solution that fits your case and budget, giving you a practical path to performance, compliance, and efficiency.

Upgrade kits are designed to be compatible with engines in the field, so all projects do not require a full engine replacement. Installations are planned for manageable effort and minimized downtime. The exact scope and timeline will be determined following an on-site evaluation of your engine configuration.

Yes. Our solutions—SCR Technology, IMO Tier II upgrade, Methanol/ Ethanol direct injection, and more—are engineered to reduce emissions and developed with future regulatory readiness in mind, so you can operate confidently today while preparing for tomorrow.

Every upgrade is verified by our engineering: combustion simulation, thermodynamic analysis, and software-controlled engine management (injection system, turbocharger, control units). Solutions are validated on our test beds under real and extreme conditions, and continuously improved using field data across the product lifecycle.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine optimization is a tailored upgrade package that combines the technical solution, required spare parts, and compliance support for your specific engine and operating profile. Depending on your needs, upgrades can include retrofit kits—such as updated injection systems, emissions solutions like SCR for NOx reduction, methanol direct injection for CO₂ reduction, and software/controls updates—plus options for digital connectivity and guidance on meeting IMO regulations and class requirements.

We start with your operational goals—fuel savings, compliance, image—and constraints like vessel type, operating profile, and regulatory environment. Our teams then evaluate your engine and use simulation and thermodynamic analysis to recommend a solution that fits your case and budget, giving you a practical path to performance, compliance, and efficiency.

Upgrade kits are designed to be compatible with engines in the field, so all projects do not require a full engine replacement. Installations are planned for manageable effort and minimized downtime. The exact scope and timeline will be determined following an on-site evaluation of your engine configuration.

Yes. Our solutions—SCR Technology, IMO Tier II upgrade, Methanol/ Ethanol direct injection, and more—are engineered to reduce emissions and developed with future regulatory readiness in mind, so you can operate confidently today while preparing for tomorrow.

Every upgrade is verified by our engineering: combustion simulation, thermodynamic analysis, and software-controlled engine management (injection system, turbocharger, control units). Solutions are validated on our test beds under real and extreme conditions, and continuously improved using field data across the product lifecycle.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine optimization is a tailored upgrade package that combines the technical solution, required spare parts, and compliance support for your specific engine and operating profile. Depending on your needs, upgrades can include retrofit kits—such as updated injection systems, emissions solutions like SCR for NOx reduction, methanol direct injection for CO₂ reduction, and software/controls updates—plus options for digital connectivity and guidance on meeting IMO regulations and class requirements.

We start with your operational goals—fuel savings, compliance, image—and constraints like vessel type, operating profile, and regulatory environment. Our teams then evaluate your engine and use simulation and thermodynamic analysis to recommend a solution that fits your case and budget, giving you a practical path to performance, compliance, and efficiency.

Upgrade kits are designed to be compatible with engines in the field, so all projects do not require a full engine replacement. Installations are planned for manageable effort and minimized downtime. The exact scope and timeline will be determined following an on-site evaluation of your engine configuration.

Yes. Our solutions—SCR Technology, IMO Tier II upgrade, Methanol/ Ethanol direct injection, and more—are engineered to reduce emissions and developed with future regulatory readiness in mind, so you can operate confidently today while preparing for tomorrow.

Every upgrade is verified by our engineering: combustion simulation, thermodynamic analysis, and software-controlled engine management (injection system, turbocharger, control units). Solutions are validated on our test beds under real and extreme conditions, and continuously improved using field data across the product lifecycle.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital Connectivity means your MaK engine is securely connected to our digital ecosystem. This connection gives you and your dealer real‑time insights into engine health, performance, running hours, and location — enabling faster troubleshooting, improved maintenance planning, and overall operational efficiency.

Connected engines enable:

  • Improved maintenance and parts planning
  • Faster, more accurate troubleshooting
  • Reduced downtime and fewer operational surprises 
  • Earlier detection of issues before they escalate 
  • Higher operational efficiency and lower total cost of ownership

Yes. Digital Connectivity is designed with our enterprise‑level cybersecurity standards. The system uses one‑way data flow, preventing remote interaction with the engine while protecting operational safety.

Yes. Most MaK engines can be connected. Older system generations (LESS or pre‑LESS) may require extra setup or hardware, but our Service Centers and dealers provide the necessary support to ensure a reliable and valuable connection.

 

Security-first Solutions

To help protect all of your data, every piece of our digital connectivity solution is built on trusted, robust cybersecurity systems. Every system is the result of a heavy investment in a secure digital infrastructure, guaranteeing data confidentiality and operational protection at every level.

Cat® Foresight Condition Monitoring

Cat® Foresight is our advanced analytics and monitoring tool that allows expert condition monitoring advisors to monitor and recommend accurate, timely solutions through our shared digital ecosystem. Within Foresight, you can obtain detailed reports, review performance histories, and reach out directly through our dedicated help center.

Cat Foresight dashboard
Cat Foresight dashboard

VisionLink

VisionLink is our cloud-based software application dedicated to simplifying fleet management. Regardless of fleet size or manufacturer, it supplies you with key insights on critical equipment — all available on your desktop or mobile device. It’s our single source for complete fleet monitoring to help you continuously maximize uptime and optimize utilization.

vision link dashboard
vision link dashboard

 

 

Ready to connect your fleet?

Reach out to your dealer or a dedicated Caterpillar support expert to explore the benefits of fleet connectivity and learn how to get started.

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