BNS Gomati

Sister ship BNS Sangu
History
Bangladesh
NameBNS Gomati
BuilderHall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen
Yard number983
Laid down6 February 1978
Launched18 October 1978
Acquired12 September 2003
Commissioned3 October 2004
HomeportKhulna
IdentificationPennant number: P 914
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeIsland-class 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 nmi (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement39
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I-band
  • Combat Data Systems: Racal CANE DEA-1 action data automation
Armament

BNS Gomati is an Island-class offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She was originally built as a Fishery Protection Vessel for the British Royal Navy, entering service as HMS Anglesey in 1979. She was sold to Bangladesh in 2002, entering service in 2003.