The vessel was built of all welded steel construction in Port Arthur, Texas during 1971. The vessel is an offshore oil industry supply vessel. Bulwarks are of the open type and extend from the bow to and around the stern on both port and starboard sides. Forward compartment is forepeak ballast. Second compartment is port and starboard ballast with centerline passage.
Third compartment is port and starboard ballast with centerline passage.
Fourth compartment is port and starboard inboard ballast with center passage and port and starboard outboard fuel wing tanks. Sixth compartment is machinery space with port and starboard fuel day tanks and oil storage. Seventh compartment is port and starboard ballast with center passage. Eighth compartment is lazarette. Ninth compartment is port and starboard stern ballast.