Saturday, August 29, 2009

Reid McAllister














Reid McAllister - IMO 9549530

General: Year Built: 2008

Dimensions:
Length Overall: 82'
Length: 76.8'
Breadth: 34'
Depth: 13.7'
GRT: 172 NRT: 117

Propulsion:
Main Engines: (2) CAT 3516C Tier IIwith Remote Control Start/Stop capability
Horsepower: 4,000
Bollard Pull: 50 tons
Propellers: (2) Schottel SRP 1012FPZ-Drive, Tractor Tug
Automation: Full Engine Room Monitoring System with Remote Monitoring Capability at Helm

Machinery:
Fire Fighting: 2 Fire Stations @ 120 GPM
Towing Gear: Jon Rie 230 Series InterTech Hydraulic Winch - 350' of 2" Quantam 12 Synthetic Rope

Capacity:
Fuel Oil: 14,000 gal.
Lube Oil: 500 gal.
Potable Water: 1,500 gal.





Welcome to "Tugboats of the Delaware River"

Did you ever wonder about all the tug traffic on the Delaware River? I think you'd be surprised to see how many tugs work and visit here. Some are based here (Philadelphia, PA) and some travel up and down the coast moving product from ports like New York City and Baltimore.