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BNT Rupsha

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History
Bangladesh
NameRupsha
Ordered1999
BuilderKhulna Shipyard
Commissioned3 October 2004
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Displacement330 tons (full load)
Length30 m (98 ft)
Beam8.4 m (28 ft)
Draught3.5 m (11 ft)
Propulsion
  • 2 Caterpillar 12V 3512B diesel engine 2700
  • 2 shafts
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Range1,800 nmi (3,300 km; 2,100 mi) at 12 knots
Complement23
NotesPennant number: A 723

BNT Rupsha is a Damen Stan Tug 3008 class Fleet Coastal Tug of the Bangladeshi Navy. She was commissioned to Bangladeshi Navy on 3 October 2004.

Design

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BNT Rupsha is a medium harbor tug. This ship was built at Khulna Shipyard with Dutch technical assistance. She incorporate many equipment and materials of South Korean origin. She is 30 m (98 ft) in length, 8.4 m (28 ft) in breadth and has a drought of 3.5 m (11 ft). She has a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) and has a range of 1,800 nautical miles (3,300 km; 2,100 mi)[1] with 330 tons full load.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Saunders, p. 51

Bibliography

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  • Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2004). Jane's Fighting Ships 2004–2005. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2623-1.