BNS Sangu

BNS Sangu operating in the Bay of Bengal
History
Bangladesh
NameSangu
NamesakeSangu River
BuilderHall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen
Yard number974
Laid down14 May 1976
Launched17 February 1977
Acquired2004
Commissioned3 October 2004
HomeportChittagong
IdentificationPennant number: P 713
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class & typeIsland-class offshore patrol vessel
Displacement1,260 tons (full load)
Length59.5 m (195 ft)
Beam11 m (36 ft)
Draught4.5 m (15 ft)
Propulsion2 × Ruston 12RKC diesels; 5,640 hp (4,210 kW) sustained; 1 × shaft; cp prop
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h)
Range7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement39
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Surface Search and Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006 radar; I-band
  • Combat Data Systems: Racal CANE DEA-1 action data automation
Armament

BNS Sangu is an Island-class offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She began serving the Bangladesh Navy in 2004.

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