The API 17L-1 compliant, Type II bend stiffener connector comprises a ball and taper connector attached to a bend stiffener, which is pulled into a pre-machined, compact J-tube built into the turret. During pull-in, the end fitting is fixed to the male bend stiffener connector. Once locked into the receptacle, the end fitting is detached, allowing the end fitting and production riser to slide up into the J-tube.