Sobuj Bangla-class patrol craft
The Sobuj Bangla class is a class of inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. So far, two ships were planned and constructed.
History
Sobuj Bangla-class ships are constructed at Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited. Their design and construction is supported by China Shipbuilding Trading Company . They were ordered as part of the Bangladesh government's plan for expansion of the Bangladesh Coast Guard.The contract for the first two ships were signed in 2015. They were laid down on 21 April 2015. The first ship, Sobuj Bangla was launched on 1 December 2016. The ships were handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 1 August 2018.
Design
These ships are of long, wide and have a draught with a displacement of 297 tonnes. The IPVs are powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce driving two shafts for a top speed of. They have a complement of 45. The ships can carry out operations at a maximum range of. They can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.Armament
The patrol crafts are armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns and two 14.5 mm guns.Ships in class
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Ordered | Laid down | Launched | Acquired | Commissioned | Status |
| P202 | Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited | 2015 | 21 April 2015 | 1 December 2016 | 1 August 2018 | Sea trial | ||
| P203 | Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited | 2015 | 21 April 2015 | 1 August 2018 | Sea trial |