Built in 2008, by the Nichols Boat Company of Greenville, Mississippi (hull #003) as the Mari Lampton for Magnolia Marine Incorporated of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Powered by two, Series II, Caterpillar 3512B diesel engine. With Haley HRV2411 reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.143:1. Turning two, Bollinger, 84(in) by 70(in), four bladed, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 3,000 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 99kW, Marathon generator sets. Driven by two, John Deere 6068TFM76 diesel engines. The tug's capacities are 46,000 gallons of fuel, 1,400 gallons of lube oil,

The towing equipment consists of four, 50 ton, Wintech face winches.