Albert is paired with the tank barge Margaret and transports petroleum products to ports along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

This tug now known as Albert was originally built and named Hercules by American Gulf Shipyard in Larose, Louisiana in 1979.

Before construction of the vessel was completed, Hercules was acquired in 1981 by Tidewater Marine of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Under the ownership of Reinauer, she underwent a major refit including the replacement of her engines and generators, and the addition of a secondary, upper wheelhouse.

Along with the tug, U.S. Oil also acquired tank barge RTC 101 which they renamed to Margaret.