Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan and Chairman of Ananda Shipyard Dr Abduallhel Bari seen in the handing over of the \'fleet replenishment oil tanker\' built for Bangladesh Navy by Ananda Shipyard Thursday.
Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Limited, the leading shipbuilder delivered a 2774 DWT (Dead Weight Tonnage) fleet replenishment oil tanker to Bangladesh Navy on Thursday on the shipyard premises in Meghnaghat, Narayanganj, said a press statement.
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan attended the programme as the chief guest.
Ananda Shipyard was awarded with this modern replenishment oil tanker after it had been qualified both technically and financially in a competitive international tender, which was participated by eleven other renowned shipyards from Europe and Asia. This was the first ever order received by any Bangladeshi shipyard for a special naval vessel through international competitive tender.
This replenishment tanker is 80 meter in length and can sustain sea state 5 in refueling operation at a war field and can refuel two war ships simultaneously while all three ships are on the move. She can attain 24.5 km/hour at full load and is equipped with features like unmanned machinery and unrestricted navigation among others. She is expected to support Bangladesh navy's fleet in war field and peace time exercise.
The shipping minister said: "Ananda's contribution in making Bangladesh known to the world as a shipbuilding nation." He assured the continuation of support in the further development of this sector.
Chairman of Ananda Shipyard Dr Abduallhel Bari expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh Navy and the government for placing this order with Ananda Shipyard and trusting Ananda's technical prowess. He said this order is deemed as epoch-making in Bangladesh's shipbuilding history.
Managing Director of Ananda Shipyard Afruja Bari and MP of Gaibandha-1 Md Monjurul Islam (Liton) were present on the occasion, among others.
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