{"id":23260,"date":"2026-01-13T20:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=23260"},"modified":"2026-01-13T20:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:02:54","slug":"cc-marine-and-repair-delivers-towboat-m-v-al-sloss-to-canal-barge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=23260","title":{"rendered":"C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat M\/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat M\/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge<\/div>\n

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C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the M\/V Al Sloss<\/em> to Canal Barge Company, <\/a>completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New Orleans-based operator.<\/p>\n

The 2,600-horsepower, 87- by 34-foot towboat was designed by C&C Marine and Repair\u2019s in-house engineering team and constructed on an accelerated schedule, with delivery completed in approximately six months.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project marks the first new-construction towboat we\u2019ve ever built for Canal Barge Company, and we wanted to put our best foot forward,\u201d said Tony Cibilich, owner of C&C Marine and Repair. \u201cDespite the aggressive schedule, it was important to keep Canal Barge closely involved throughout the build.\u201d<\/p>\n

Collaboration and Delivery Timeline<\/h4>\n

Throughout construction of the M\/V Al Sloss<\/em>, Canal Barge Company worked closely with C&C Marine\u2019s project management team to incorporate minor adjustments and design modifications in real time. \u201cHaving our offices located just down the road from C&C Marine\u2019s shipyard gave us far greater access than we typically have during a new-construction project,\u201d said Mike Stone, project manager for Canal Barge Company. \u201cReal-time decisions were made throughout the vessel\u2019s construction as a result of that close coordination with their team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delivery of the remaining three vessels in the series is scheduled to follow at two- to three-month intervals.<\/p>\n

Vessel specifications and equipment<\/h4>\n

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\u2019s steering, alarm, and monitoring systems.<\/p>\n

Accommodations aboard the M\/V Al Sloss<\/em> include eight berths, outfitted with a soft-core joiner system supplied by Kern Martin to enhance comfort and improve fire protection. The vessel\u2019s navigation and communications suite, supplied by GMENI Marine Electronics and Supply, includes Furuno radars, AIS, a satellite compass, bridge alarm system, loudhailer, and Standard Horizon VHF communications, along with supporting bridge instrumentation and sensors. In addition, the towboat is equipped with two Carlisle & Finch 1,000-watt searchlights, two Wintech 40-ton winches, and a Wintech 5-ton vertical capstan.<\/p>\n

Execution in a challenging supply environment<\/h4>\n

Cibilich noted that one of the project\u2019s biggest challenges was managing tariff-related uncertainty affecting equipment and materials. \u201cBy working closely with our vendors and planning proactively, we were able to mitigate cost increases and avoid passing those additional expenses on to Canal Barge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Building on the Canal Barge project, C&C Marine and Repair is also constructing six 2,600-hp inland towboats for open sale, with the first scheduled for completion in early Q3 2026 and additional deliveries to follow.<\/p>\n

In addition, C&C has two Multi Cat\u2013class workboats nearing completion\u2014<\/a>both expected to deliver before the end of first quarter 2026\u2014providing operators an opportunity to secure versatile, job-ready assets without long newbuild lead times. The yard is also completing a large cutter suction dredge, slated for delivery in second quarter 2026, ideal for contractors seeking a near-term build backed by C&C\u2019s fabrication strength and shipyard-scale execution.<\/p>\n

C&C says that these builds underscore its ability to move quickly, build at scale, and deliver high-quality vessels that meet today\u2019s operational demands\u2014while giving buyers rare access to new, ready-soon tonnage across multiple marine sectors.<\/p>\n

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