Built in 1998, by Double G Marine Incorporated of Thibodaux, Louisiana (hull #97) as the La Belle for Double G Marine Incorporated of Thibodaux, Louisiana.
In 2009, the tug was acquired by the Caillou Island Towing Company of Houma, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
Powered by two, Cummins NT855 diesel engines. She is a twin screw, lugger tug rated at 800 horsepower.
Her electrical service is provided by two, 30kW, Cummins generator sets. The tug's capacities are 10,000 gallons of fuel, and 16,000 gallons of water.