Built in 1968, by the Hillman Barge and Construction Company of Brownsville, Pennsylvania (hull #529) as the Vanport for Ashland Oil Incorporated of Freedom, Pennsylvania.

In 1993, the tug was acquired by the TPT Transportation Company of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

In 1998, she was acquired by Kirby Inland Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2003, the tug was acquired by Deloach Marine Service Incorporated of Port Allen, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

In 2007, she was acquired by the Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tennessee. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2022, she was acquired by the Intracoastal Tug and Barge Company of Lafayette, Louisiana. Where the tug was renamed as the Renew.

Rebuilt in 2005, and repowered in 1988. She is driven by two, Caterpillar 3508 diesel engines. With Caterpillar reduction gears, at a ratio of 5:17. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,550 horsepower.