VISIT OF BANGLADESH COAST GUARD SHIP – BCGS TAJUDDIN

February 13, 2017

Chennai 12 Feb 17.       A Bangladesh Coast Guard ship named BCGS Tajuddin will be visiting  Chennai Port on PM 14 Feb 17 for operational turn around as part of good will visit. The ship will be at Chennai till AM 17 Feb 17. During visit at Chennai, various events are planned by Indian Coast Guard for mutual interaction to develop           inter-operability between the two maritime Coast Guards.

Bangladesh Coast Guard ships BCGS Tajuddin (Pennant number PL 72) a Leader Class offshore patrol vessel, was commissioned on 12 January 17. The length of ship is 87 M (285 ft), Draught 3.2 M(10 ft), Beam 10.5 M(34 ft), Depth 5.5 M (18 ft) and with a speed of 25 knots.

The Indian Coast Guard will be organizing a welcome ceremony to BCGS Tajuddin with traditional way on her arrival on PM 14 Feb.

During the period of stay, the BCGS Tajuddin Commanding officer would be calling on the Coast Guard Regional Commander, Inspector General Rajan Bargotra, TM and other important dignitaries in Chennai. In addition, a reception will be hosted by Indian Coast Guard Regional Commander onboard ship ICGS Samudra Paheredar  on  15 Feb 17. As part of cross training, Bangladeshi crew will be visiting on ICGS Samudra Paheredar and ICG crew will visit Bangladesh Coast Guard ship BCGS Tajuddin . Visit to Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Center (MRCC) / Remote Operating Station (ROS) has also been planned for Bangladeshi crew. A friendly volleyball match between Indian Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard will also be organized on 16 Feb 17.