REID MCALLISTER

REID MCALLISTER (IMO: 9549530) is a baycraft vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367379670
• IMO: 9549530
• Call Sign: WDE6394
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Tug
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT
• Length: 24.7 meters (81 feet)
• Beam: 10.4 meters (34 feet)
• Draft: 3.8 meters

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric / Z-Drive (Azimuthing Stern Drive)
• Engine Configuration: Twin azimuthing drives
• Bollard Pull: Approximately 60 tons

Shipyard

• Builder: Vigor Industrial (formerly known as Diversified Marine)
• Build Year: 2010
• Country of Build: United States

Owner/Operator

• Owner: McAllister Towing and Transportation Company
• Operator: McAllister Towing and Transportation Company
• Headquarters: New York, New York, United States

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Eastern United States coastal and port waters
• Known Ports of Operation: Port of New York and New Jersey, along with other major East Coast and Gulf Coast port facilities served by McAllister Towing

Vessel Description

The Reid McAllister is a Z-drive ship-assist and harbor tug operated by McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, one of the oldest and largest towing companies in the United States. The vessel is configured for ship-assist operations, escort towing, and general harbor work. As an azimuthing stern drive tug, the Reid McAllister offers superior maneuverability compared to conventional tractor or conventional-drive tugs, allowing it to apply thrust in any direction without repositioning the hull. This capability makes it particularly effective for assisting large commercial vessels during port entry, departure, and docking maneuvers. The vessel reflects McAllister's ongoing fleet modernization efforts to maintain competitive and capable assets across its operational portfolio on the United States East Coast.