C&C Marine & Repair LLC has completed the M/V Cabby H. Boone for Canal Barge Company, the third vessel in an ongoing four-boat construction program at its Belle Chasse, LA, shipyard.
The 2,600 horsepower vessel measures 87’ x 34’ and is configured with a twin-screw propulsion system powered by two Mitsubishi S12R Tier 4 engines, each rated at 1,260 horsepower at 1,600 RPM. The build also includes two Laborde-supplied generator sets, each rated at 99 kW, supporting onboard electrical systems.
As the program moves forward, each vessel is built around a shared foundation across propulsion and onboard power. That consistency carries through the series, allowing the fleet to operate with a common setup from one vessel to the next.
“That consistency across the program is important for how we manage these boats over time,” said Mark Allen, Vice President of Asset Management & Engineering at Canal Barge Company. “This setup gives us a common platform from one vessel to the next and supports how we operate the fleet.”
"Three boats in and the whole program just keeps getting better," said Tony Cibilich, President and Owner of C&C Marine & Repair. "Little things get picked up along the way, small tweaks here and there. By the third one, the whole thing is running smooth."
Laborde Products supplied both the main engines and generator sets and worked with C&C Marine & Repair and Canal Barge Company throughout the construction process. The package brings propulsion and auxiliary power together in a configuration that aligns with the broader vessel program.
“This is part of a series where everything is tied together from one boat to the next,” said Bradley Matte, Sales Representative at Laborde Products. “The engines and generator sets were selected to match that approach and keep things consistent across the build.”
About Laborde Products
Laborde Products keeps workboats working by acting as an extension of your crew. From Mitsubishi marine engines to local service and application support, the team stays close to your operation with the training, parts, and expertise needed to keep schedules on track.
About C&C Marine & Repair LLC
C&C Marine & Repair LLC, founded in 1997, has grown from a small repair facility on the Harvey Canal into a premier, full-service shipyard in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The yard operates more than 110+ acres with extensive waterfront access and 500,000 ft of enclosed production space, supporting new construction and repair work with in-house engineering and state-of-the-art technology.
About Canal Barge Company
Canal Barge Company, founded in 1933 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a privately-owned marine transportation provider with operations across inland and offshore markets. The company moves a wide range of cargo along the Gulf Coast and inland waterways, supported by long-standing relationships with industrial and government customers.