Tug Shillelagh Undergoes Yard Period
In early October, TowBoatU.S. New River's Tug Shillelagh was on the hard for her annual yard period. Jeff Hamilton, TowBoatU.S. New River's Fleet Maintenance Supervisor headed up the effort. The company adheres to strict maintenance schedules and has a policy of repairing or replacing key components long before they might cause a catastrophic failure. Director of operations, Kevin Collins explains "We are keenly aware of the importance of staying on top of repairs and maintenance on our tugs. Anything we can do to help reduce the possibility of a failure while in tow with a motor yacht is on top of the list of priorities for our Fleet maintenance Department. We are proud to report that the boat came out of the yard looking and running as good as new!" Highlights are as follows:
- New Turbochargers
- New Shaft Packing Glands
- New Rudder Bearings
- Rebuilt Injectors
- Rebuilt Injector Pumps
- New Shafts
- Reconditioned Props
- Paint
- Topside
- Bottom
- Deck
- Engine Room
Check out the photo gallery of our yard period by clicking here to see the company's flagship yacht towing tug like you have never seen it before.
Fair winds and following seas!
