C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New Orleans-based operator.The 2,600-horsepower,
C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New Orleans-based operator.
The 2,600-horsepower, 87’ x 34’ towboat was designed by C&C Marine and Repair’s in-house engineering team and constructed on an accelerated schedule, with delivery completed in approximately six months.
Throughout construction, Canal Barge Company worked closely with C&C Marine’s project management team to incorporate minor adjustments and design modifications in real time.
Delivery of the remaining three vessels in the series is scheduled to follow at two- to three-month intervals.
Vessel Specifications and Equipment
The M/V Al Sloss is powered by two Mitsubishi S12-R main engines, supplied by Laborde Products, and is equipped with two FPT generator sets. The propulsion package includes Reintjes WAF 665 reduction gears, provided by Karl Senner, LLC. Eagle Control Systems, Inc. furnished the vessel’s steering, alarm, and monitoring systems.
Accommodations aboard the M/V Al Sloss include eight berths, outfitted with a soft-core joiner system supplied by Kern Martin to enhance comfort and improve fire protection.
The vessel’s navigation and communications suite, supplied by GMENI Marine Electronics and Supply, includes Furuno radars, AIS, a satellite
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