BIG is a Tug built in 1987 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 375 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 548. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. BIG is classed by the Mediterranean Shipping Register. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025.
BIG is a Tug that was built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 548. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 375 metric tonnes.
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. This flag is categorized in the black band for both Paris and Tokyo MoU jurisdictions.
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area recorded for its recent activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2019 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 March 2020.
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