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McAllister Towing’s new tug Jane McAllister entered service this summer as one of the most advanced and powerful shipdocking tractor tugs operating in the Port of Virginia.

Constructed by Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. in East Boothbay, Maine, the 6,770-horsepower vessel packs a punch, equipped with 3516E Tier IV Caterpillar engines powering twin Schottel SRP 490 Z-drive units.

The 93- by 38-foot tug features Markey winches on the bow and stern and achieved over 91 short tons during its

ABS bollard pull certi? cation.

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McAllister president and CEO, B. Buckley McAllister, said, “We are proud that the Jane is the 10th tug in our ? eet with over 80 metric tons of bollard pull and escort handling the ever-increasing size of vessels calling Virginia. capability, making our ? eet one of the best in the country This tug is joining our ? eet of six other tractor tugs, and for the larger ships entering into service.” will enable us to continue safely handling the gentle gi-

When the Port of Virginia’s dredging and widening pro- ants calling the Port of Virginia,” said Captain J. Elliott gram is complete in 2024, the Norfolk Harbor will offer Westall, McAllister Towing of Virginia’s vice president and the deepest, widest channels on the U.S. East Coast and general manager. “Having exceptional control and power, commercial channels will allow safe, two-way traf? c for the Jane is the new ‘Queen of Hampton Roads’, and ev- fully laden ultra large container vessels. eryone that works on or with her can be con? dent in her “The Jane will not only meet, but exceed the needs, abilities to deliver unsurpassed service for our customers.” www.marinelink.com MN 53|