REID MCALLISTER

  • General
    • Vessel Name : REID MCALLISTER 0
    • Operator : MCALLISTER TOWING OF PHILADELPHIA, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 4000 0
  • Location
    • City : GLOUCESTER 0
    • STATE : NJ 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 117 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 76.8 257
    • Regular Breadth : 34 257
    • Overall Length : 82 257
    • Overall Breadt : 34 257
    • Load draft : 13.7 257
    • Light Draft : 12 257
    • Height : 35 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2008 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1209610 0

MCALLISTER TOWING OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.

  • Area of Operation : DELAWARE RIVER AND CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING 0

ALEX MCALLISTER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

MCALLISTER RESPONDER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

NEILL MCALLISTER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

TERESA MCALLISTER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

TIMOTHY MCALLISTER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

NTSB Mulls Possible Engine Failure in Mexican Tall Ship Bridge Strike

NTSB Mulls Possible Engine Failure in Mexican Tall Ship Bridge Strike

The investigation into why a Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, shearing the top of its masts, will look into a possible engine failure and the role of a tug boat that assisted it in backing out of its pier, officials said on Monday.The ship's engine was the key focus for the National Transportation Safety Board, said Brian Young

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the passing of founder and former CEO, Karl Kenny on February 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Karl founded Kraken in 2012 and was instrumental in building the company into a leading player in subsea robotics over his 10-year tenure, before retiring in December 2022.

An (Electric) Jolt for the Passenger Vessel Industry

An (Electric) Jolt for the Passenger Vessel Industry

The domestic passenger vessel answers the call for cleaner and more efficient platforms. It is truly an electric time to be a part of this niche industry.In the shadow of a rapidly changing political landscape, the domestic passenger ferry sector is nevertheless seeing an increasing number of newbuild vessel orders.

NTSB: Pilot Order Translations a Focus in Mexican Navy Vessel Brooklyn Bridge Accident

NTSB: Pilot Order Translations a Focus in Mexican Navy Vessel Brooklyn Bridge Accident

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the May 17, 2025 collision between the Mexican Navy training vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc and the Brooklyn Bridge, stressing that the findings are not final and remain subject to change as the investigation continues.

Bardex Opens Australia Office

Bardex Opens Australia Office

Bardex, a leader in products and engineering services that make ports and shipyards safer, more efficient, and more profitable, has announced the opening of its office in Melbourne, Australia. Despite its extensive coastline, Australia historically has not prioritized developing its maritime infrastructure.

ABS' Wiernicki Honored with Silver Bell Award

ABS' Wiernicki Honored with Silver Bell Award

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding leadership in the maritime industry.SCI is a nearly 200-year-old charity headquartered in New York that serves and protects the personal and professional lives of mariners and seafarers, both internationally and domestically

Newbuild Tug Joins McAllister Towing’s Fleet

Newbuild Tug Joins McAllister Towing’s Fleet

New-York-based McAllister Towing and Transportation Company has welcomed a newbuild tractor tug to its fleet under the name of Isabel McAllister.The christening and the launch ceremony for the newbuild tug took place earlier in January, according to an update shared by Brian Buckley McAllister, President at McAllister Towing.

ESG Delivers LI Ferry to McAllister Subsidiary

ESG Delivers LI Ferry to McAllister Subsidiary

PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) announced the successful delivery of the LONG ISLAND (ESG Hull 228), a newly constructed passenger and auto ferry, to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a subsidiary of McAllister Towing. The vessel, designed to provide seamless transportation between Bridgeport, CT, and Port Jefferson, NY, across Long Island Sound

Tug Crew Tows Fire-stricken and Abandoned Trawler to Portland, Maine

Tug Crew Tows Fire-stricken and Abandoned Trawler to Portland, Maine

A tugboat crew was recently called upon to tow in a fire-stricken trawler that had been abandoned in the Gulf of Maine.The 81-foot fishing vessel Three Girls had been adrift since August 11 when an onboard fire forced its crew to evacuate about 105 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, N.H. The U.S.

Skipper Sentenced for Dozing Off at Helm, Causing Collision

Skipper Sentenced for Dozing Off at Helm, Causing Collision

The skipper of a U.K. fishing trawler has been been fined and given an eight-month prison sentence after falling asleep during his watch, causing the vessel to collide with another and injuring two crew membersOn January 15, 2022, Maurice Reid of Fraserburgh, Scotland was in charge of the fishing vessel Margaret Anne’s journey when he started to fall asleep.

Meet ‘Super GPS’: XONA Ups the Space Race Ante

Meet ‘Super GPS’: XONA Ups the Space Race Ante

With a mission to power the current and next-generation of GPS-enabled products and systems, XONA Space Systems keeps the mantra ‘precision, power and protection’ in all that it does as this 2020-start-up designs, builds and launches its fleet of low earth orbit satellites. We spoke with XONA CEO Brian Manning for his insights on how this could impact the maritime

Eric McAllister Departs McAllister Towing

Eric McAllister Departs McAllister Towing

New-York-based McAllister Towing on Wednesday announced that officer, director and shareholder Eric McAllister is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.Eric and brother Buckley McAllister, the company’s president, represent the fifth generation of McAllisters to lead the 160-year-old, family-owned marine towing and transportation company—one of the oldest and largest in the U.S.