Bangladesh Navy inducts locally-built floating crane into fleet

A 70-tonne floating crane, built by the Bangladesh Navy-operated Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited (DEW), has been formally handed over to the Bangladesh Navy today (4 June) to enhance its logistics, repair and maintenance capabilities.

Named BNFC Boliyan, the crane was formally handed over at a ceremony attended by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan as the chief guest, said in an ISPR press release.

The crane, BNFC Boliyan, is expected to provide significant support for the repair and maintenance of Bangladesh Navy vessels both alongside jetties and at sea, the release added.

The platform will support the repair and maintenance of Bangladesh Navy ships at jetties and at sea, while facilitating the lifting, transfer and replacement of heavy machinery and naval equipment.

Principal Staff Officers from Naval Headquarters, senior officials of the Bangladesh Navy and DEW Limited, as well as other concerned personnel, were also present at the event.