Built in 2014, by Southwest Shipyard Incorporated of Houston, Texas (hull #9701) as the Sweeney for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas 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 6.18:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.