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KARL G. ANDREN
Pictured as: the Karl G. Andren (Higman Barge Lines) Photo by: Captain Peter

Built in 2013, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #188) as the Karl G. Andren for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, Cummins LTA38-M2 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.96:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: KARL G. ANDREN
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1242170
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDK3716
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 188
  • Ship Builder: Hope Services, Inc.
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Length: 78
  • Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.
  • Hull Depth: 10
  • Hull Breadth: 34
  • Gross Tonnage: 177
  • Net Tonnage: 142
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    HOPE SERVICES INC, HIGMAN BARGE LINES INC