BB CONNECTOR

BB CONNECTOR (IMO: 9451549) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 105 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

BB CONNECTOR

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 258242500
• IMO Number: 9451549
• Call Sign: LCBF
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Vessel / Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)
• AIS Type: Cargo Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 4,723 GT
• Deadweight: 4,100 DWT
• Length Overall: 93.0 m
• Beam: 20.0 m
• Depth: 7.8 m
• Draft: 6.4 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Azimuth thrusters with bow thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Class

Shipyard

• Builder: Ulstein Verft AS
• Country of Build: Norway
• Year Built: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Bulk Handysize AS (BB Offshore)
• Commercial Operator: Bulk Handysize / BB Offshore
• Country: Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, Radar, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Sea
• Operational Area: Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS)
• Port of Registry: Bergen, Norway

Vessel Description

BB CONNECTOR is a Norwegian-flagged platform supply vessel (PSV) built at Ulstein Verft AS in Norway in 2010. Designed for offshore support operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the vessel is equipped with dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) capability, making her suitable for precise station-keeping during cargo transfer and offshore supply operations. The vessel operates primarily in the North Sea, supporting offshore oil and gas installations with deck cargo, bulk liquids, and dry bulk supplies. Her diesel-electric propulsion system and azimuth thruster configuration provide high maneuverability in demanding sea conditions typical of North Sea operations.