Foss Shipyard, Seattle, has been named a marine dealer for Cummins Northwest Industrial (CNI) and will provide service and spare parts throughout the Northwest. The agreement between Foss Launch & Tug Company and Cummins Northwest Industrial was recently announced by Ross Bishop, Commercial Marine sales manager for Cummins Northwest Industrial.
Operating from the Seattle yard, Foss personnel will be able to maintain and repair Cummins marine diesel engines for commercial vessels operating in the Northwest and Alaska. According to Mr. Bishop, "Foss Shipyard was selected because it offers the facilities and capabilities to handle large commercial vessels that would utilize the latest engine line produced by Cummins."
Cummins diesel marine engines are offered in several models ranging from 170 to 1,385 bhp and are used for both main engines and auxiliary applications. Spare parts for Cummins engines will be stocked in Seattle by Foss Shipyard and are available through the firm's existing distribution system.