Photo by: Same Draye

Built in 2013, by Washburn and Doughty Associates of East Boothbay, Maine (hull #106) as the Apollo for SeaBulk Towing Services Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The tug's hull design also incorporates a box like skeg that is built with a "window" which extends the keel aft of midships. The design is intened to enhance the maneuverability and lateral stability by creating more outward force when the tug is operating in escort mode. It also provides support the stern during dry docking and serves as a reservoir for 2,000 gallons of generator coolant.

In 2023, the tug was acquired by the E.N. Bisso and Son Company of Metairie, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3516B diesel engines. With Schottel 1215 z-drives, outfitted with two, NiAlBr, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw tractor tug, rated at 5,000 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 99kW, John Deere 6068TFM76 generator sets. Driven by two, John Deere diesel engines. The tug's capacities are 38,000 gallons of fuel, 4,000 gallons of fresh water. As well as 3,000 gallons of foam feeding the 5,300 gallons per minute, fire pump system. With remote controlled monitors.

The tug's deck equipment consists a JonRie, double drum, hawser winch. Mounted on the bow, outfitted with 450(ft) of 7(in) line. And a single drum, JonRie towing winch. Mounted on the stern, outfitted with 2,100(ft) of 2.25(in) towing wire. And, a Smith Berger towing pin on the transom.

Photo by: Same Draye

Photo by: Same Draye

Photo by: Same Draye