Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2005, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #152) as the Cove Point for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.