VB SAHEL

VB SAHEL (IMO: 9748887) sailing under the St. Vincent & Grenadines flag. It has an overall length of 92 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 376487000
• IMO: 9748887
• Call Sign: J8B5538
• Flag State: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Vessel Type: Tug
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 495 GT
• Deadweight: 196 DWT
• Length Overall: 40.3 m
• Beam: 13 m
• Draft: 5.8 m
• Year Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: 80 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Uzmar Shipyard
• Country: Turkey
• Year Delivered: 2016

Owner / Operator

• Owner: BOURBON Offshore
• Operator: BOURBON Marine & Logistics
• Commercial Manager: BOURBON Marine & Logistics

Operating Region

• Primary Region: West Africa
• Known Operating Area: Gulf of Guinea, Sahel coastal and offshore support zones
• Trade Area: Offshore oil and gas support operations along the West African coast

Vessel Description

VB SAHEL is an ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) tug built in 2016 by Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey, operating under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag. The vessel is part of the BOURBON Marine & Logistics fleet and is deployed primarily in West African offshore and nearshore operations. As an ASD tug, she is equipped with azimuthing propulsion units providing enhanced maneuverability, making her well suited for escort, berthing assistance, and offshore support duties. With a bollard pull of approximately 80 tonnes, she is capable of handling large offshore structures and vessels in demanding sea conditions typical of the Gulf of Guinea region.