The tugboat Saint Emilion was originally built in 2007 by Sea Boats Incorporated of Fall River, Massachusetts. She was originally named the Barbara C.

In 2011, the tugboat was acquired by K-Sea Transportation Partnership Incorporated of East Brunswick, New Jersey and was renamed to the Arabian Sea. Also in 2011, the K-Sea Transportation Partnership Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas, which continued with the name Arabian Sea.

In 2017, the Arabian Sea was phased out of service and was temporarily located at the yard of the Kirby Corporation in Staten Island, New York.

In 2019, the tug was acquired by the Apex Oil Company of St. Louis, Missouri, who renamed the tug to Saint Emilion. The tugboat, which measures 105 feet long and is powered by two diesel engines with a rating of 4,800 horsepower, continues to work its trade along the Hudson River.

Saint Emilion Heading Down River

Saint Emilion on the Hudson River

Saint Emilion Going Down the Hudson River

The Saint Emilion Approaching the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge