Built in [January] 1967 at the Jackson Shipyards, Jacksonville, Florida, USA as the Esso Empire State with yard no. 647. In 1973 sold and renamed Exxon Empire. In 1993 bought by Conoco Phillips renamed Empire State. On 2 February 2006 sold to McAllister Towing&Transportation and renamed McAllister Responder. Twin screw tug fitted out with Caterpillar diesels. Her dimensions were 93’x 29’ 10’ (13,5 metres). IMO 6801743, MMSI 367091050 and callsign WDC8665.