Bangladesh Coast Guard ship’s ‘date’ with Chennai Port

During its visit, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has planned various events for mutual interaction to develop inter-operability between the two maritime Coast Guards. A defence release here on Sunday said, the BCGS Tajuddin (Pennant number PL 72), a Leader Class offshore patrol vessel, was commissioned on January 12 this year.

The length of the ship was 87 M (285 ft), Draught 3.2 M(10 ft), Beam 10.5 M(34 ft), Depth 5.5 M (18 ft) and has a speed of 25 knots. The ICG would organise a traditional welcome ceremony to ‘BCGS Tajuddin’ on her arrival at the Port. 

During its stay, the ‘BCGS Tajuddin’ Commanding Officer would be calling on the Coast Guard Regional Commander, Inspector General Rajan Bargotra and other important dignitaries in Chennai. In addition, a reception would be hosted by IG Rajan Bargotra onboard ship ICGS Samudra Paheredar on February 15. 

As part of cross training, Bangladeshi crew would visit the CG ship ICGS Samudra Paheredar and ICG crew in turn would visit the BCGS Tajuddin. A visit to Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC)/Remote Operating Station (ROS) has also been planned for the Bangladeshi screw. 

A friendly volleyball match between Indian Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard will also be organised on February 16.