State-of-the-Art Tools
Equipment & Lifting Capabilities
Our comprehensive equipment inventory — from overhead cranes and KAMAG transporters to automated welding lines and CNC cutting — makes C&C Marine the most efficiently equipped small shipyard in the United States.
Facility Overview
Purpose-Built for Efficiency
C&C Marine's fabrication yard sits on over 80 acres in Belle Chasse, Louisiana with 3,200 linear feet of continuous waterfrontage along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Ten enclosed production bays totaling over 500,000 square feet allow vessel fabrication up to 120 feet wide by 320 feet long — almost entirely within covered shop areas, shielded from inclement weather.
Crane Systems
30+ Cranes Across the Facility
Twenty-two overhead gantry cranes plus eight crawler cranes give C&C Marine continuous heavy-lift capability throughout all production areas — no waiting for third-party crane rentals.
Overhead Gantry Cranes
Twenty-two overhead gantry cranes are installed across all fabrication bays, providing continuous lifting capability without the delays of scheduling mobile cranes. When compared to crawler cranes, overhead gantry cranes offer easier operation, safer lifts with fixed travel paths, and quicker cycle times — and they are always available with no mobilization needed.
- Easier operation than crawler cranes
- Safer lifts with fixed travel paths
- Quicker cycle times
- Always available — no mobilization needed
Manitowoc 999
Quantity: 3
Heavy-lift crawler cranes for major hull section lifts, vessel launches, and large equipment setting operations.
Manitowoc 14000
Quantity: 1
High-capacity crawler crane for heavy structural assemblies and module placement.
Manitowoc 11000
Quantity: 4
Versatile crawler cranes used for module lifts, equipment setting, and general heavy lifting across the yard.
Crawler crane at fabrication bay entrance
Panel Line
300-Foot Automated Panel Line
C&C Marine's panel line creates structural panels via a conveyor system, fitting crews, overhead cranes, and a series of automatic welders. The 300-foot line can process panels up to 40 feet long, dramatically increasing production throughput.
Seam Welder
Automated seam welding machine that joins steel plates together on the panel line conveyor system, producing consistent, high-quality longitudinal welds at production speed.
- Automated plate joining
- High deposition rate
- Consistent weld quality
- Integrated with conveyor
PEMA Robotic Stiffener Welder
Automatically lifts, places, and tack-welds stiffeners to seam-welded plates. This robotic system dramatically reduces labor hours while ensuring precise stiffener placement and uniform weld quality.
- Automatic stiffener placement
- Robotic tack welding
- Precise positioning
- Reduced labor hours
Dart Welder
Consists of six automatic welding heads that can perform pre-programmed "chain" welds or continuous welds along structural members. This multi-head system dramatically increases welding throughput on the panel line.
- Six automatic welding heads
- Pre-programmed chain welds
- Continuous weld capability
- High throughput
Cutting Equipment
Precision Cutting Systems
CNC-controlled cutting equipment processes steel directly from engineering CAD files, delivering precision parts that reduce fit-up time and improve construction quality.
CNC Plasma Cutting Tables
C&C Marine simultaneously operates two 100-foot long CNC plasma cutting tables that accommodate up to 10-foot wide plates. These tables cut both low-alloy and high-alloy steel plates, perform beveled cuts to facilitate plate edge preparation, and mark all parts with individual part numbers prior to assembly — all directly from engineering CAD files.
- Two 100-ft long tables operating simultaneously
- Accommodates up to 10-ft wide plates
- Low-alloy and high-alloy steel cutting
- Beveled cuts for edge preparation
- Individual part marking for assembly
- Direct CAD/CAM integration with nesting software
Computerized Band Saw
HEM computerized band saw capable of cutting large numbers of structural steel members at one time. This system eliminates the additional man-hours required to clean rough edges that result from the torch cutting process, delivering production-ready cuts every time.
- Batch cutting of structural members
- Clean cuts — no torch edge cleanup
- Automated material feed system
- Miter and angle cutting capability
- Significant labor savings vs. torch cutting
Plasma Pipe Cutting Machine
Vernon plasma pipe cutting machine that saves a considerable amount of man-hours compared to manual pipe cutting and beveling. Cuts pipe with diameters ranging from 3 inches to 24 inches, and can perform straight cuts, beveled cuts, saddle cuts, and custom programmable cutting sequences for manifolds.
- Pipe diameters from 3" to 24"
- Straight, beveled, and saddle cuts
- Custom programmable cutting sequences
- Manifold cutting capability
- Major labor savings vs. manual methods
Forming Equipment
1,500-Ton Hydraulic Bend Press
C&C Marine's hydraulically operated bend press is 45 feet wide with 1,500 tons of capacity, capable of performing bends ranging from simple flanges to complex, large-radius bends required for hull shaping and structural components.
- Simple flange bending
- Complex large-radius bends
- Hull plate shaping
- Structural component forming
- Hydraulically operated for precision control
Transporters
KAMAG Hydraulic Transporters
Purpose-built KAMAG transporter systems move heavy modules and completed vessels safely between production areas and the launch way, enabling the construction of larger and more sophisticated vessels.
Vessel & Module Transport
C&C Marine owns and operates 8 KAMAG hydraulic transporters that move completed hull sections, modules, and entire vessels from the construction bays to the launch way. These transporters allow for the construction of larger and more sophisticated vessels by distributing loads evenly across multiple axle lines.
KAMAG transporter moving a module between fabrication bays
Construction Method
Modular Construction
C&C Marine builds vessel components — or units — separately across multiple fabrication bays, then assembles them into complete vessels. 3-D modeling facilitates this modular approach, allowing rapid parallel construction that dramatically reduces build schedules.
How It Works
3-D Design & Planning
Vessel components are modeled in 3-D to check for conflicts and plan the modular breakdown before any steel is cut.
Parallel Fabrication
Individual units are built simultaneously across multiple covered fabrication bays, maximizing throughput.
Transport & Assembly
KAMAG transporters move completed units to the assembly area where they are joined to form the complete vessel.
Launch
The completed vessel is transported to the launch way along 3,200 feet of waterfrontage on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Surface Preparation
Abrasive Blasting Equipment
From small-part blast cabinets to our patented robotic barge blasting system, C&C Marine has the surface preparation equipment to handle any project.
Abrasive Blast Cabinet
Small-scale blasting cabinet used to blast small parts and pipe fittings. Uses steel shot to accomplish abrasive blast in just 2–3 minutes. The entire operation is performed in a sealed chamber with proper ventilation for safety and environmental compliance.
- Steel shot media
- 2–3 minute blast cycle
- Sealed chamber operation
- Proper ventilation system
Robotic Barge Blasting System
C&C Marine's patented robotic barge blasting system features 24/7 operational capability with three robots, each delivering the efficiency of 10 workers. This system has set a new industry standard for surface preparation in the shipyard industry.
- 24/7 operational capability
- 3 robots = 30 workers' efficiency
- Patented technology
- Industry-leading throughput
Material Handling
Supporting Infrastructure
Beyond our primary production equipment, a comprehensive supporting infrastructure keeps materials flowing and operations running efficiently.
Plate Handling Magnets
Electromagnetic and permanent magnet systems for safe, efficient handling of steel plate during receiving, storage, and processing.
Forklifts & Telehandlers
Fleet of forklifts and telehandlers for material movement, staging, and support operations throughout the yard.
Bulk Gas Systems
Centralized bulk gas distribution systems providing welding gas, cutting gas, and compressed air to all production bays.
Compressed Air Systems
High-capacity compressed air systems serving blasting, painting, pneumatic tools, and production equipment across the facility.
Electrical Power Distribution
Robust electrical infrastructure with distributed power panels providing welding power, crane power, and lighting throughout all production areas.
Ventilation & Exhaust Systems
Industrial ventilation and fume extraction systems maintaining air quality in welding areas, paint booths, and enclosed construction spaces.
The Right Equipment for Every Job
Our comprehensive equipment inventory means we have the capability to handle any marine construction or repair project efficiently and safely.