CGS Shadhin Bangla

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

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

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

References

  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.