Published: 10:02 AM, 17 June 2026
Int'l-standard marine research vessel to be built at Khulna Shipyard
Construction of an international-standard marine research vessel for the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) has begun at Khulna Shipyard Limited (KSL), a state-owned shipyard managed by Bangladesh Navy.
The construction work was formally launched yesterday through a keel-laying ceremony at the shipyard, according to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate. A keel-laying ceremony for a self-sustained pontoon to support the vessel's mooring operations was also held. Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, attended the ceremony as the chief guest, alongside senior officials of the ministry, BORI, the Bangladesh Navy and KSL.
The ISPR said KSL and BORI signed a construction agreement on February 10 this year under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM). Under the agreement, the shipyard will build a small research vessel, a self-sustained pontoon, two high-speed cabin boats and a 250-metre jetty with gangway facilities. The vessel, to be built with technical support from UK-based Keel Marine Ltd and under the supervision of international classification society Bureau Veritas (BV), will be equipped with modern oceanographic survey and research systems.
Construction of the research vessel is expected to be completed by 2028, the ISPR added.
