BNS Gomati
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BNS Gomati is an Island Class
Offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladeshi Navy. She was built as Royal Navy
Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMS Anglesey (P277).
in 1979.
Anglesey was one of the first rescue vessels on the scene of the disastrous Fastnet Race
of August 1979. She picked up seven survivors from the race, in which 15 died.
Paid off on 31 July 2003, Anglesey was sold to the Bangladesh Navy on 28 August 2003 and renamed Gomati on 9 September 2003. Four other ships of the same class were added to Bangladesh Navy's fleet in 2003/04 to protect the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in Bay of Bengal
.
were built to enforce a 200 miles (321.9 km) fishing zone around the UK.
The Gomati is currently under the command of the Commodore
Commanding Khulna
(COMKHUL). About 100 personnel serve at Gomati, which is categorized as Large Offshore Patrol Vessel in the Bangladesh Navy
.
Island class patrol vessel
The Island-class patrol vessel was first designed and built for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. As a result of the Royal Navy's experiences in the so-called Cod War with Iceland, and the success of FPV Jura in fishery protection patrols, the Navy built a further seven...
Offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladeshi Navy. She was built as Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMS Anglesey (P277).
History
Launched on 18 October 1978, HMS Anglesey (P277) was delivered to the Royal NavyRoyal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
in 1979.
Anglesey was one of the first rescue vessels on the scene of the disastrous Fastnet Race
Fastnet race
The Fastnet Race is a famous offshore yachting race. It is considered one of the classic offshore races. It takes place every two years over a course of . The race starts off Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England, rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and then finishes at...
of August 1979. She picked up seven survivors from the race, in which 15 died.
Paid off on 31 July 2003, Anglesey was sold to the Bangladesh Navy on 28 August 2003 and renamed Gomati on 9 September 2003. Four other ships of the same class were added to Bangladesh Navy's fleet in 2003/04 to protect the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal , the largest bay in the world, forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean. It resembles a triangle in shape, and is bordered mostly by the Eastern Coast of India, southern coast of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the west and Burma and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the...
.
Career
The island class patrol boatsIsland class patrol vessel
The Island-class patrol vessel was first designed and built for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. As a result of the Royal Navy's experiences in the so-called Cod War with Iceland, and the success of FPV Jura in fishery protection patrols, the Navy built a further seven...
were built to enforce a 200 miles (321.9 km) fishing zone around the UK.
The Gomati is currently under the command of the Commodore
Commodore (rank)
Commodore is a military rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral. Non-English-speaking nations often use the rank of flotilla admiral or counter admiral as an equivalent .It is often regarded as a one-star rank with a NATO code of OF-6, but is not always...
Commanding Khulna
Khulna
Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...
(COMKHUL). About 100 personnel serve at Gomati, which is categorized as Large Offshore Patrol Vessel in the Bangladesh Navy
Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy is the naval arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. At present the navy is mostly limited to coastal patrolling, however it is implementing an ambitious procurement and expansion program to ensure the security of Bangladesh's maritime boundary...
.