Pankouri Class Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Pankouri Class Diving Boat represents a significant advancement in Bangladesh’s indigenous naval capabilities, tailored specifically for underwater operations and support roles in both peacetime and contingency scenarios. Designed by Akuatecmarin (AMT) of Türkiye and constructed entirely at Khulna Shipyard Limited, the class includes three vessels: BNS Pankouri, BNS Gangchil, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Commissions Three Locally Built Diving Boats to Enhance Maritime Capability
Reading Time: 2 minutesKhulna, 26 June 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening the Bangladesh Navy’s three-dimensional capabilities, three newly built indigenous diving boats—Pankouri, Gangchil, and Machhranga—have officially been commissioned into the fleet. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Khulna Naval Berth with full naval tradition, was presided over by Chief of Continue Reading