North Sea Boats Completed Delivery of X-12 Fast Patrol Boat to Bangladesh Navy

11 September 2019

In 2014 North Sea Boats (PT Lundin Industry) receives order from Bangladesh to build 18 X-12 fast patrol boat (all photos : North Sea Boats)

North Sea Boats 16 boat ToT contract with Bangladesh Navy Shipyard completed with successful sea trials and commissioning this week.

The X12 is an 11.7 m long craft designed for patrol and interception roles in tropical areas. It is configured with an enclosed cabin to seat 3 crew members and 8 troops, and is equipped with a fully integrated navigation, radar and communication package, and a head (toilet).

There is an elevated 12.7 mm gun mount strategically positioned on the cabin top, with two additional gun mounts on the aft deck. The engine hatches and wide side decks enhance safety and ease of movement around the craft, especially during boarding operations. And the aft transom platform protects the propulsion system, and can also be used for diving operations or re- covering persons from the water.

The modern V hull combines deadrise angles forward for cutting into head seas, and a keel plank aft to improve acceleration, speed and stability. And the heavy duty tendering provides protection when coming alongside other vessels. The boat can operate in offshore and shallow waters, and if needed, make beach landings. 

(North Sea Boats)