BNS Surma (2013)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh | |
| Name | BNS Surma |
| Ordered | 2 May 2010 |
| Builder | Khulna Shipyard |
| Laid down | 5 March 2011 |
| Launched | 23 January 2013 |
| Acquired | 6 May 2013 |
| Commissioned | 29 August 2013 |
| Home port | Khulna |
| Identification | Pennant number: P 313 |
| Status | In Active Service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Padma-class offshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 350 tonnes |
| Length | 50.4 metres (165 ft) |
| Beam | 7.5 metres (25 ft) |
| Draught | 4.1 metres (13 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 diesels |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h) |
| Endurance | 7 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 1 x RIB boat |
| Complement | 45 personnel |
| Armament |
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BNS Surma is a Padma-class offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She has been serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2013.
Design
BNS Surma is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide and 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. The vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph). Her complement is 45 persons and she can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.
