The M/V Al Sloss, the first vessel in a four-boat new construction program for Canal Barge Company, has entered service powered by Mitsubishi marine engines supplied by Laborde Products. The towboat was constructed by C&C Marine and Repair in Belle Chasse, LA, and marks the start of Canal Barge’s latest inland fleet expansion.
The 2,600-horsepower towboat is driven by twin Mitsubishi S12R main engines provided by Laborde Products, paired with two Laborde supplied generator sets rated at 99kW.
The vessel is expected to operate primarily along the western Intracoastal Waterway and within the New Orleans harbor, where predictable power delivery and responsive local support play a critical role in daily operations.
From Canal Barge’s perspective, the propulsion package builds on an existing track record with Laborde-supported Mitsubishi engines across multiple repower projects.