Gerard McAllister, the fifth in a series of six 84-metric- ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs has arrived in the Port of New York following delivery by East Boothbay, Maine, shipbuilder Washburn
Photo: McAllister Towing
Gerard McAllister, the fifth in a series of six 84-metric- ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs has arrived in the Port of New York following delivery by East Boothbay, Maine, shipbuilder Washburn & Doughty. She is McAllister’s 42nd tractor tug and the 13th with over 80 metric tons of bollard pull, underscoring the company’s continuation toward a more powerful, hi-tech, and sustainable fleet.
Powered by 6,770 horsepower produced by her CAT engines, the Gerard McAllister is built to handle the largest ships arriving on the U.S. East Coast. She joins her sister vessel, the Grace McAllister (launched in 2024), as the newest member of the fleet at McAllister’s flagship New York operation. With eco-friendly engines and Markey winches, these American-made tugboats rank among the most advanced and capable ship-docking tractor tugs serving the Port of New York.
The Gerard McAllister’s first sailing wasn’t just a delivery — it was a career showcase. On her way
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