Pictured as: the Erik Salen (Higman Barge Lines) Photo by: Captain Ted

Built in 2008, by Hope Services Incorporated of Dulac, Louisiana (hull #166) as the Erik Salen for Higman Barge Line Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, the Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug was renamed as the Fannin.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M1 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.