Built in 2014, by John Bludworth Shipyard LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas (hull #144) as the Jeris A. for Enterprise Marine Services LLC. of San Antonio, Texas.
In 2014, Enterprise Marine Services LLC. renamed the tug as the Jeris Authement.
Powered by two, Cummins OSK38-M III diesel engines. With ZF reduction gears, at a ratio of 4.824:1 and ZF z-drives. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.