McAllister Towing not too long ago ordered a Markey Machine winch and capstan for the fourth ASD tug of a class-build collection being constructed at Washburn & Doughty Associates.
Markey is offering a DEPCF-52-75 Class II bow hawser winch, which incorporates the Markey Render/RecoverⓇ system, a line-display display and a stainless-steel brake drum. A two-speed CEW-60 electrical capstan can also be included.
“Markey is consistently reliable, a great vendor to work with, and steady. We really wanted electric winches with infinitely-variable speed, especially with VFDs in use,” mentioned Martin (Marty) Costa, engineering supervisor at McAllister. He added that Markey is “especially strong in keeping the winches in service after sale, making use of a database like no other.”
Katie Doughty Maddox, president of Washburn & Doughty, famous that “Markey stands by their product, is professional and diligent: from project start date to commissioning.”
Designed by Washburn & Doughty, Hull #138 is a 6770HP ASD tug measuring 93 ft by 38 ft. The new tug is scheduled for supply in 2025.
Costa famous that McAllister started using Markey winches with set up of the Class III winches (each bow hawser and stern towing winches) aboard the Brian A. McAllister and Rosemary McAllister. The tugs Grace McAllister and Jane McAllister had been recipients of the Markey Class II winches.
