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Patrol vessel BNS Surma (P313)

Patrol vessel BNS Surma (P313) 0

Classification

Ship class:
Padma-class patrol vessel
Type:
Patrol boat

Basic information

Operator:
Bangladesh NavyBangladesh Navy
Country of build:
Builder:
Khulna Shipyard
Ordered:
Laid down:
Launched:
Commissioned (service):
Status:
Active

Ship measurements

Displacement:
350 t
Length:
50.4 m
Beam:
7.5 m
Draft:
4.1 m

Machine

Propulsion:
  • 2 * shafts
  • 2 * diesels
Speed:
23 knots
Range:
1500 nmi

Personnel

Complement:
45

Combat assets

Boats & landing craft:
  • 1 * RIB boat
Armament:
  • 2 * 37mm canon
  • 2 * 20mm AA guns
  • Naval Mines

BNS Surma is a Padma-class offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy from 2013.

The ship was ordered on 2 May 2010. Her launching was done at 23 January 2013. She was handed over to the Bangladesh Navy on 6 May 2013. On 29 August 2013, she was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy. She is currently serving under the command of Commodore Commanding BN Khulna (COMKHUL).

BNS Surma 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 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph). Her complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.

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

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