CGS Shamol Bangla

CGS Shamol Bangla is a Sobuj Bangla-class inshore patrol vessels of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. She is serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.

History
Bangladesh
Name: CGS Shamol Bangla
Builder: Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited
Laid down: 21 April 2015
Acquired: 1 August 2018[1]
Commissioned: 15 November 2020[2]
Identification: Pennant number: P 203
Status: Active
General characteristics
Class and type: Sobuj Bangla-class patrol craft
Displacement: 297 tonnes
Length: 51.4 m (169 ft)
Beam: 7 m (23 ft)
Draught: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Propulsion: 2 × DEUTZ 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) diesel, 2 × shafts
Speed: 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Range: 1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi)
Complement: 45 personnel
Armament:

Career

The ship was laid down on 21 April 2015. She was handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 1 August 2018.[1] She was commissioned to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 15 November 2020.[2]

Design

The ship is 51.4 metres (169 ft) long, 7 metres (23 ft) wide and has a 1.9 metres (6 ft 3 in) draught with a displacement of 297 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) driving two shafts for a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph). She has a complement of 45 and a maximum range of 1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km; 1,700 mi). She can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.

Armament

The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns and two 14.5 mm guns.

See also

References
  1. "Bangladesh Coast Guard receives four patrol vessels". shephard Media. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
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