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

Built in 2006, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #155) as Freeport 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 was renamed as the Bell.

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.