New York City based McAllister Towing has announced the launch of its newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cMcAllister towing is delighted to christen and launch what will be the tenth 80 metric ton ABS Escort-classed tug in its fleet, improving service to the ever larger ships calling America\u2019s ports,\u201d said Buckley McAllister, president of McAllister Towing.<\/p>\n The vessel was launched with the assistance of Portland Tugboat\u2019s Roderick McAllister<\/em>. During the ceremony, Gerard Smith, a fourth-generation member of the McAllister family, christened the tug alongside his wife Nancy and daughter Madeline in the traditional champagne ceremony.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel proud to have christened this tug, when 160 years ago McAllister started out with sail lighters, \u201d said Smith. \u201cWhat a great history of what a great family.\u201d<\/p>\n Smith is the youngest of the fourth generation of McAllisters descended from company founder James McAllister.<\/p>\n Built by Washburn & Doughty Associates Inc. in East Boothbay, Maine, the Gerard McAllister<\/em> is the sixth tug of its class constructed at the yard. The vessel features 6,770 horsepower, low emissions, and an 84-ton bollard pull.<\/p>\n The tug is scheduled for delivery in the coming months. The company says that the Gerard McAllister<\/em> will enhance its ability to provide harbor services with additional power and maneuverability.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The post McAllister launches new tractor tug Gerard McAllister<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755295838681-1024x713.jpg?resize=1024%2C713&ssl=1\")
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