Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2012, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #183) as the High Island 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.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M2 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.96:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.