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of violence between union and non-union seamen reported during this period. Capt. McAllister kept the company running by personally commanding vessels and piloting ship operations in New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk.
In 1998, McAllister became the first sole owner of McAllister Towing since its founding in a transaction that spun off its foreign subsidiaries. He used this reorganization as an impetus to completely rebuild the fleet. Under his leadership, the company designed and constructed numerous tugboats and ferries equipped with technologies such
as flanking rudders, Z-drives, low-emission engines, advanced firefighting and emergency response, some in its own shipyard.
McAllister is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary; his sons, Buckley and Eric; and four grandchildren. 􏰀
equipment to help us achieve that high standard.”
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The tug Long Island, which was inspected by Coast Guard personnel outside Vane Brothers’ Baltimore headquarters on May 26, became the last of Vane’s 49 towing vessels to become certified. In April 2018, the Vane Brothers articulated tug/barge (AT/B) tug Brandywine was the first Vane vessel to receive its COI. At that time, Vane was recognized as the first American Waterways Operators (AWO) member company to earn a COI.
“Vane Brothers has long made safety training a priority,” said Captain Rick Iuliucci, Vane Brothers Vice President, Operations. “Our vessel crews and other personnel are constantly making ready for multiple inspections, audits and vettings throughout the year as part of normal business practices. The expertise
of our mariners and shore-side staff positioned us well for meeting and exceeding federal Subchapter M goals.” 􏰀
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2200 Broening Highway | Suite 235A Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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