The Alice L. Moran, a 9,600-hp tug of the Moran International Towing Corporation, safely delivered the MV Valkenburg to a Staten Island pier in December. The Valkenburg had been disabled 1,500 miles east of New York and was towed through gale conditions to her original destination.

For the Alice L. Moran, one of the world's most powerful tugs, this was one of many rescue assignments. She also has accomplished the towage of various marine equipment and floating oil rigs to locations throughout the world.