HARVEY, LA — The M/V Ashley Anne, a new-construction pushboat built by Florida Marine Transporters (FMT) in Harvey, LA, has entered service. The vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi S6R2 Tier 3 engines, each rated at 803 hp at 1400 rpm, and was commissioned with the support of Laborde Products.
The Ashley Anne is owned by Maritime Partners, LLC, a leading provider of maritime financing solutions. Through its lease program, Maritime Partners makes well-equipped vessels like the Ashley Anne available to operators across the inland waterways.
“Working with Laborde feels like having an extension of our own team,” said Austin Sperry, Co-Founder & President, Maritime Partners. “They understand the importance of reliability for our operators and support us in ensuring these vessels go to work with confidence behind them.”
“Getting the Ashley Anne into service isn’t just about the engines,” said Brian Laborde, President & CEO of Laborde Products. “It’s about making sure operators have the power they can trust, with Laborde as an extension of their crew.”
The Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2 platform, combined with Laborde’s extensive parts availability and field service network, gives operators proven advantages on the inland rivers: strong low-end torque, steady fuel efficiency at working speeds, and straightforward maintenance that minimizes downtime.
About Laborde Products
Laborde Products keeps workboats working by acting as an extension of the crew. From Mitsubishi marine engines to regional service and application support, the team stays close to operators with the training, parts, and expertise needed to keep schedules on track.
About Maritime Partners, LLC
Founded in 2015, Maritime Partners, LLC is a leader in maritime leasing and financing solutions. With a fleet of more than 1,900 vessels, the company supports commercial operators across the inland and coastal waterways with well-equipped pushboats, barges, and blue water vessels delivered through flexible charter and financing structures.