M. V. BHELA was built in November’ 2001 specially designed for the cruise to Sundarbans forest. This boat is providing optimum accommodation of 26 persons, keeping in mind their comfort and leisure. M. V. Bhela has 11 cabins, nine of them are on the main deck and rest of two is on the lower deck. On the main deck we have 07 twin sharing and 02 four bed’s cabin, which contains altogether 22 persons. All of them are bunk type cabin. We could also accommodate 04 persons on the lower deck in two cabins on twin share basis where each room contains two separate beds.
We have one seating room cum lounge in the front end of main deck, where 15 persons can seat together to take meals or pass leisure time. There are 04 toilets (02 European styles & 02 Indian styles), 02 showers and 02 washbasins in the backside of main deck.
Roof deck: master Bridge in the front end, open space approximately 1000sqft behind the master bridge with seating arrangements for guests alongside the railing to relax and enjoy the surrounding during cruising. A washbasin. A Bar-B-Q corner on the far end of roof deck. Usually we offer Bar – B – Q dinner for overnight and Sundarbans forest trip.
Lower deck: Two twin guest cabins with accommodation for 04 persons. Crew cabins and engine room.
Technical side: The length of the boat is 78ft, breadth 20ft, draught 5.5ft, cruising speed 12 – 15 knots and GM engine 265 HP with 06-cylinder.
We have two generators one is 15KV and another is 03KV along with IPS system for power supply. We run the generator 03 hours after sunset to retain silence of the forest but for washing purpose IPS light source will serve a tourist need.
Safety Equipment: Fire extinguisher, lifejacket and lifebuoy
| SL. | Deck | Cabin No | Bed (s) |
| 01 | Upper deck right side : front to tail | 01 | 02 (two) |
| 02 | Do | 02 | 02 (two) |
| 03 | Do | 03 | 02 (two) |
| 04 | Do | 04 | 02 (two) |
| 05 | Do | 05 | 02 (two) |
| 06 | Upper deck left side: front to tail | 09 | 02 (two) |
| 07 | Do | 08 | 04 (four) |
| 08 | Do | 07 | 04 (four) |
| 09 | Do | 06 | 02 (two) |
| 10 | Lower deck | 10 | 02 (two) |
| 11 | Do | 11 | 02 (two) |
OTHER FACILITIES:
VHF Radio: M.V. BHELA is equipped with VHF Radio at Captain’s Bridge Country boat: A country boat is attached with M.V. BHELA to make trips through small canals & creeks in the Sundarbans forest.
Speedboat: A Speedboat with 40 H.P. Engine and with a capacity of 6persons including driver will be attached to the boat for Survey, Research, or emergency use.
Air-tunnel & Fan: M.V. BHELA is equipped with Air–tunneling device-having outlets in each cabin for flow of air in the cabins. Plus there are wall fan in each cabin.
Cabins: Well equipped bunk type cabins (bed, pillow, blanket, fan & mosquito net etc.)
Fresh water Capacity: M.V. BHELA has a built-in provision of 15000 liter of fresh water.
Food: A main Cook will manage the kitchen of the boat with his aides having long experience of working in tourist vessel. Mainly Bangladeshi food will be available, but other mixed food can also arrange.
We always aware of keeping clean the boat. On several spots beans left to deposit the waste and Must request you not to drop anything into the water. If you wish to see our cruiser M. V. BHELA” please visit our web site
DO’S WHILE ON CRUISER
• Do not drop anything in the water or in the Jungle; use the “BIN” on the boat.
• Smoking and any kind of fire are strictly prohibited inside the cabin.
• Be economic in use of any kind of water and electricity.
• Have your meals in time, for smooth management.
• Maintain silence during night – time (21:00 – 06:00) to enjoy the nature.
• Take care of your valuables
• Keep a watch to your children.
DO’S WHILE IN THE JUNGLE
• While inside the jungle, never be alone. Be in a group all the time.
• No harm to any plants in the forest and do not disturb the wild animals.
• For any problem always talk to your guide only.
• Avoid the striking color in the jungle, use jungle – friendly dress.
• Do not use perfume inside the jungle, as it irritates the wildlife.
• Sundarbans is a reserved forest and without any habitation by human. For any unprecedented circumstances, keep cool and cooperate with the guide to control the situation.