McAllister Towing’s Post

Today is International Day of the Seafarer! It was established in 2010 by the International Maritime Organization to recognize the contribution that seafarers make to our everyday lives. The role of seafarers often goes under-appreciated within the maritime industry and by the general public. Seafarers are an essential component in world trade, keeping the economy moving and delivering the goods and fuels we use every day. Today, over 90% of global trade is done by sea, since it is still the safest and most cost-effective way to transport goods. Thank you to all of the seafarers sailing across the world including our very own. The talented men and women who crew our vessels, are one of the most important reasons that McAllister Towing has been able to deliver safe and unsurpassed service to the maritime industry for 160 years! Bravo to you all and again we thank you! #McAllisterTowing #DayoftheSeafarer #SafetyTipsAtSea #saluteasailor #IMO

There's no place like home! After nearly 12 weeks in dry dock at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and several days at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal, the Battleship New Jersey is back at the Camden Waterfront. McAllister Towing of Philadelphia was proud to assist "The Black Dragon" for her triumphant return. Under the guidance of Docking Pilot Capt. Joseph Benton and the power and agility of the tugs McAllister Responder, Reid, Robert E. and Suzanne, the USS New Jersey left Paulsboro at 1100 and just two and half hours later, the crowd along the waterfront welcomed her home. In fact, with a boost from the Suzanne and her 6,700 horsepower, the tugs set a 2024 record for fastest battleship under tow by achieving 6.8 knots eclipsing the speed of the tow of the USS Texas earlier this year. USS New Jersey, which served longer and with greater distinction than any other battleship, now serves as an unparalleled museum and memorial of all of America’s major conflicts from 1943 to 1990. She provided firepower for freedom, and now a monument to freedom for all. Welcome home Big J and may you serve for many more decades. Thank you to Adriann and Kyle for the pictures. Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial #McAllisterTowing #USSNewJersey #BlackDragon #battleship #Camden #NewJersey #McAllisterPhiladelphia #tugboats #tugpower #tugboatsrock #towing #welcomehome #theresnoplacelikehome

We are honored to have had our newest tug the Grace McAllister chosen by Professional Mariner as one of the "top" tugs of 2024! She is featured on pages 42-46 in their 2024 American Tugboat Review issue. https://lnkd.in/e3Xwvnkb Congrats to the Grace and her crews! #McAllisterTowing #AmericanTugboatReview2024 #ProfessionalMariner #maritimeindustry #toptug #lowemission #bravo #NewYorkHarbor #tugboat #tug #tugboatsrock

Fleet Week 2024 in New York is here! McAllister is extremely proud to support the vessels as well as the men and women who serve on them. Here's the Grace and Timothy McAllister welcoming the USS Bataan, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, to New York. The theme for this year's event is "Fleet Week New York...Celebrating Those Who Serve". We hope everyone has a glorious holiday weekend! Celebrate those who serve and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. #McAllisterTowing #McAllisterNewYork #NewYork #FleetWeekNYC #USSBataan #celebratethosewhoserve #MemorialDay #honorthosewhoserved

Kudos to our incredible McAllister Baltimore team for ensuring the safe transit of the Dali to Seagirt Marine Terminal. 🚢 We’re proud to be part of this collaborative effort. A big shout-out not just to our dedicated crew, but also to everyone involved in this operation. Your hard work has truly made a difference! #Teamwork #McAllisterTowing #SafeSeas #BaltimoreStrong #BaltimoreBridgeCollapse #FrancisScottKeyBridge #DaliShip https://lnkd.in/eeXt_BDJ

Today is "Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day". We are very proud of the dedicated men and women who work on our vessels and piers, where safety is always job # 1! Here are just a few of those talented people, from numerous McAllister ports and vessels, proudly wearing their life vests as part of their daily routine. Stay safe out on the water everyone and have a great weekend! #McAllisterTowing #wearyourlifejacketatworkday #safety #safetyfirst #tugpower #peoplepower American Waterways Operators North American Safe Boating Campaign