(COVINGTON, La.) — Laborde Products recently repowered M/V Mary Cheramie, marking the company’s first offshore supply vessel (OSV) repower project. The vessel, owned by Cheramie Marine, now features two Mitsubishi Tier 3 S12R engines, each delivering 1,260 hp at 1,600 rpm, replacing the older Caterpillar 3512 engines.
The new engines boast a fully mechanical design, simplifying maintenance and operation while enhancing reliability and reducing emissions. The project was carried out at Superior Shipyard.
“Laborde Products’ customer service, from the initial discussions about repowering the M/V Mary Cheramie to the completion of the installation, has been excellent,” said Max Cheramie, vice president of Cheramie Marine. “Bradley Matte demonstrated deep knowledge of the engines we needed and the necessary retrofits for the installation. Michael Murzi and his team were there at every step, answering all our questions and ensuring the engines were perfectly suited for the M/V Mary Cheramie. It was a relief to work with a company that was so hands-on throughout the entire process. Laborde Products made the installation smooth and seamless from start to finish.”
“This project is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise,” said Brian Laborde, president and CEO of Laborde Products. “We are proud to bring this level of innovation and quality to the marine industry, helping our clients achieve greater operational success.”
– Laborde Products
