C&C delivers third towboat

C&C Marine and Repair of Belle Chasse, La., delivered the third in a series of new 6,600 hp triple-screw Z-drive towboats to Marquette Transportation of Paducah, Ky. The Jerry Jarrett’s design includes three Cummins QSK60-M main engines that are paired to three Steerprop SP25D azimuthing Z-drive thrusters from Karl Senner of Kenner, La. The triple azimuthing Z-drive configuration is designed to allow for optimal speed, power and maneuverability. The Jerry Jarrett was delivered four months after the second towboat in the series, Chris Reeves, was delivered and only seven months after the first boat in the series, Cindy L. Erickson, was delivered by C&C Marine and Repair in February. After delivery of the second towboat, Marquette Transportation exercised the option for a fourth. That towboat is scheduled for delivery in December. C&C Marine and Repair was established in 1997 and is located in Belle Chasse on 80 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway. (Source: Work Boat 09/17/18)