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CGS Shadhin Bangla

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History
Bangladesh
NameCGS Shadhin Bangla
Ordered17 July 2016
BuilderKhulna Shipyard
Laid down2 October 2016
Acquired20 June 2019[1]
Commissioned15 November 2020[2]
IdentificationPennant number: P 206
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeSobuj Bangla-class patrol vessel
Displacement297 tonnes[3]
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
Boats & landing
craft carried
1 x RIB boat
Complement45 personnel
Armament

CGS Shadhin Bangla is a Sobuj Bangla-class[4][3] inshore patrol vessel, which has served the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.

Design

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CGS Shadhin Bangla is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide and 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. The vessel has a displacement of 297 tonnes and a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h). Her complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.

Armament

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The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns, one forward and one backward. She also carries two 14.5 mm Heavy machine guns.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Khulna Shipyard hands over 3 inshore patrol vessels to Coast Guard". The Daily Star. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b "INSHORE PATROL VESSEL". Khulna Shipyard. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Ships of Bangladesh Coast Guard Force" (PDF). Bangladesh Coast Guard. Retrieved 5 March 2022.