C&C Marine and Repair Delivers Towboat

Belle Chasse, LA based C&C Marine and Repair has delivered to Marquette Transportation Company the m/v Chris Reeves, the second of three new 6,600 horse powered, 160’ x 50’ triple-screw z-drive towboat. The m/v Chris Reeves is being delivered just three months after the first towboat in the series, m/v Cindy L. Erickson, which was delivered by C&C Marine and Repair on February 16, 2018.  

The m/v Chris Reeves was designed by CT Marine, based in Portland, ME. The unique design includes three Cummins QSK60-M main engines that are paired to three Steerprop SP25D azimuthing z-drive thrusters. The triple azimuthing z-drive configuration allows for optimal speed, power and maneuverability. In addition, the z-drives operate at lower engine loads to boost fuel efficiency. The towboat offers a total of 13 beds. The vessel’s superstructure is supported on a bed of springs for added crew comfort and a soft-core jointer system was installed in the accommodation spaces for added comfort and fire safety.

C&C Marine and Repair is no stranger to building towboats that are outfitted with triple-z drives. In 2017, C&C Marine and Repair built three such towboats for SCF Marine; all of which were built and delivered within 8 months of each other. Tony Cibilich with C&C Marine said, “We take production deadlines very serious at C&C Marine and Repair. We understand the economic incentive for everyone involved to produce these vessels in a timely manner, while maintaining the highest quality of construction.”    

The third towboat for Marquette Transportation Company is scheduled for delivery this August, with the fourth optional towboat scheduled for delivery in December.

C&C Marine and Repair was established in 1997 and is located in Belle Chasse, LA, on 47 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway. The company designs and builds towboats, offshore supply vessels, dredges, barges, along with a variety of other marine vessels. The company’s facilities are designed to perform all new construction under roof and perform barge repairs on land. C&C Marine and Repair anticipates its new 83,350 square foot Climate-Controlled Robotic Blast and Paint facility will be fully operational by July of this year. Once the facility is completed, C&C Marine and Repair will be able to complete a blast and paint job on a 30,000 barrel tank barge in five to six days, regardless of the weather.