CGS Joy Bangla explained

CGS Joy Bangla is a [1] inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. The ship is undergoing sea trials.

Career

The ship was laid down on 12 December 2017. She was handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 10 January 2022.

Design

The ship is 52.8m (173.2feet) long, 7.4m (24.3feet) wide and has a 4.5m (14.8feet) draught with a displacement of 315 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2240kW driving two shafts for a top speed of 23kn. She has a complement of 45 and a maximum range of 1500nmi. 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ships of Bangladesh Coast Guard Force. Bangladesh Coast Guard . 5 March 2022.