The tractor tug Gerard McAllister

Gerard McAllister joins the Fleet

Date
November 12, 2025

Meet the Gerard McAllister: McAllister’s Next-Gen Tug Arrives in Flagship New York Power, ingenuity, maneuverability - McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New…

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The crew of the Nancy McAllister after completing the rescue of a burning trawler.

Nancy McAllister to the Rescue

Date
August 22, 2024

Recently, the team at Portland Tugboat were enlisted on a daring rescue mission. The 81’ groundfish trawler Three Girls caught fire 100 miles off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The crew issued a mayday call to…

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The crew of the Buckley McAllister is presented with Certificates of Appreciation.

Recognition for the crew of the tug Buckley McAllister

Date
April 12, 2024

Providence Steamboat Company and the crew of the tug Buckley McAllister recognized for heroic action! In January of this year while working a car carrier in the Port of Davisville, Buckley captain Craig Lewis witnessed…

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Cover image for Maritime Matters in Charleston

Maritime Matters with Captain Steven Kicklighter

Date
April 09, 2024

Captain Steven Kicklighter, Vice President and General Manager at McAllister Towing of Charleston, shares some insight on what it takes to operate tugboats and their importance in the maritime industry. Thanks to Live 5…

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The Ava, Capt. Brian and Ava McAllister in New York harbor.  The three tugs are certified as low emission vessels by ABS.

Arrival of Low Emission Tug - Grace McAllister

Date
January 05, 2024

McAllister Towing is proud to announce the arrival of the tug Grace McAllister. The Grace McAllister was recently delivered from Maine shipyard, Washburn & Doughty. She is equipped with 3516E Tier IV Caterpillar engines…

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