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HERNDON R.

Built in 1977, by Rayco Shipbuilders and Repairs Incorporated of Bourg, Louisiana (hull #54) as the Herndon R. for the Tenn-Tom Towing Company of Mobile, Alabama.

In 2006, the tug was acquired by Martin Marine Incorporated of LaPorte, Texas. Where she retained her name.

In 2019, she was acquired by River Ventures Incorporated of St. Amant, Louisiana. Where the tug was renames as the Independence.

Powered by two, Mitsubishi S12A2-MPTA diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 7:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,800 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: HERNDON R.
  • USCG Doc. No.: 5862380
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 86444980
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDB2352
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 54
  • Ship Builder: Rayco Shipbuilders & Repairs Inc.
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Length: 66
  • Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 9
  • Hull Breadth: 24
  • Gross Tonnage: 147
  • Net Tonnage: 100
  • Owner:
    RIVER VENTURES LLC
    11744 RIVER HIGHLANDS DRIVE
    SAINT AMANT, LA 70774
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    HERNDON R.
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Tenn-Tom Towing Co., MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LP, MIDSTREAM FUEL SERVICE INC.