BNS Adamya

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History
Bangladesh
NameBNS Adamya
Ordered2 May 2010
BuilderKhulna Shipyard
Laid down5 March 2011
Acquired15 December 2013
Commissioned23 December 2013[1]
HomeportKhulna
IdentificationPennant number: P 262
StatusIn Active Service
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass- offshore patrol vessel
Displacement350 tonnes
Length50.4 metres (165 ft)
Beam7.5 metres (25 ft)
Draught4.1 metres (13 ft)
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 diesels
Speed23 knots (43 km/h)
Endurance7 days
Complement45 personnel
Armament

BNS Adamya is a Template:Sclass- offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2013.

Career

The ship was ordered on 2 May 2010. She was handed over to the Bangladesh Navy on 15 December 2013. On 23 December 2013, she was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy.[1] She is currently serving under the command of Commanding Commodore BN Khulna (COMKHUL).

Design

BNS Adamya is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide, 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.

Armament

The ship is equipped with a pair of 20 mm anti-aircraft guns and a pair of 37 mm guns. Adamya can also be equipped with naval mines and MANPADS.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "4 warships including Somoudra Joy commissioned". bdnews24.com. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2015.