The Jane McAllister was developed by Washburn & & Doughty[Photo: Washburn & Doughty]
McAllister Towing’sTier IV yank Jane McAllister has actually gotten here in the (* ). Port of Virginia 93 foot long by 38 foot light beam vessel is outfitted with 3516E The IV Tier engines generating 6,770 horse power and also powering double Caterpillar SRP 490 Z- drive systems. Schottel abdominal muscle bollard draw accreditation, the During accomplished a bollard pull of over 91 brief lots. Jane the environmentally friendly pet cat engines with Combining winches on the bow and also demanding makes theMarkey among one of the most innovative and also effective shipdocking tractor pulls offering the port of Jane.Virginia McAllister
The Jane was just recently supplied from & &Washburn, where building of the yank was supervised by McAllister’s design supervisor Doughty.Martin Costa stated
“The Jane will not only meet, but exceed the needs, handling the ever-increasing size of vessels calling Virginia,” J. Captain, McAllister Elliott Westall of Towing’s vice head of state and also basic supervisor. Virginia McAllister head of state & & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER B. “This tug is joining our fleet of six other tractor tugs, and will enable us to continue safely handling the gentle giants calling the Port of Virginia. Having exceptional control and power, the Jane is the new ‘Queen of Hampton Roads’ and everyone that works on or with her can be confident in her abilities to deliver unsurpassed service for our customers.”
McAllister included, Buckley McAllister “We are proud that the Jane is the tenth tug in our fleet with over 80 metric tons of bollard pull and escort capability, making our fleet one of the best in the country for the larger ships entering into service.”
The Jane was christened at her launch by , little girl of Jane Woodfield Morin McAllisterAlexandra Woodfield and also Both Jane are straight offspring of Alexandra McAllister, that started McAllister James in 1864.Towing McAllister on among her initial tasks, aiding the ZIM
