Landing Craft (Mechanized) (LCM) to Pakistan Navy

[Cornered Tiger]

Handing Over Ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) (LCM) to Pakistan Navy

Handing over ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) to Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on 18 April 2016. Rear Admiral Syed Imdad Imam Jafri HI(M), Commander Logistics Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Government, Pakistan Navy, KPT, PQA and KS&EW.

Source/Pictures:- https://www.facebook.com/karachishipyardpakistan/posts/1181541741856214

 

[ghazi52]

Handing Over Ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) (LCM) to Pakistan Navy

Handing over ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) to Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) yesterday. Rear Admiral Syed Imdad Imam Jafri HI(M), Commander Logistics Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Government, Pakistan Navy, KPT, PQA and KS&EW.

MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Syed Hassan Nasir Shah HI(M) in his welcome address highlighted the status of ongoing and future projects of Karachi Shipyard. He also expressed that KS&EW had constructed similar six landing crafts for Pakistan Navy in 1976. As compared to the previous ones, these 2 x LCMs are distinct because of their new design and additional equipments. He also announced that Karachi Shipyard has been entrusted with the responsibility of construction of 4 submarines. This project will elevate KS&EW among the elite club of few shipyards of the world where construction of both submarines and ships are undertaken. 2016 is a landmark year for Karachi Shipyard, as it will carry out steel cutting of 5 ships, including 2 x 32 ton Bollard Pull tugs, Missile Craft and 2 x ships for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. It will also witness launching of 17000 Ton Fleet Tanker and FAC (M) 3 for PN. Both these projects will add significant value in the seaward defence of Pakistan.

Later, the Chief Guest in his address expressed great pleasure and satisfaction to witness successful completion of another indigenous shipbuilding project of Karachi Shipyard. He said that induction of 2 x LCMs will contribute in enhancement of capability and transportation of men and materials. He acknowledged that Karachi Shipyard has successfully delivered various vessels to PN of high quality standards and within the contractual timeline.

Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude that Karachi Shipyard is contributing to the economy of Pakistan by generating revenue, providing jobs, payment of taxes to the exchequer and saving precious foreign exchange. While appreciating the workforce, he also said that Karachi Shipyard is a rare example of a public sector organization which has been revitalized completely due to efficient management and workforce. Moreover, he also congratulated Karachi Shipyard for the landmark achievement of securing the construction contract of 4 x new generation AIP submarines.

 

[ZedZeeshan]

What is the purpose of this boat..?

 

[ghazi52]

An in-house Launching Ceremony of Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) being built for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works on 29 Dec. 2015.

 

[Cornered Tiger]

What is the purpose of this boat..?

Transportation of Men & Material.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

isn't this one is old news

https://defence.pk/threads/launching-ceremony-of-landing-craft-mechanized-lcm.416606/

 

[Cornered Tiger]

isn't this one is old news

https://defence.pk/threads/launching-ceremony-of-landing-craft-mechanized-lcm.416606/

Launching Ceremony is Different. Its Handing Over Ceremony, means these are officially inducted in Navy today

 

[ZAC1]

wow 5 ships will be constructed in 2016 + FACs
2016 is a landmark year for Karachi Shipyard, as it will carry out steel cutting of 5 ships, including 2 x 32 ton Bollard Pull tugs, Missile Craft and 2 x ships for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. It will also witness launching of 17000 Ton Fleet Tanker and FAC (M) 3 for PN. Both these projects will add significant value in the seaward defence of Pakistan.

 

[313baberali]

Congrats to Pak Navy

 

[Imad.Khan]

Why does Pak Navy need landing boats. As far as i know "Landing boats" are used during invasions.

 

[JamD]

Why does Pak Navy need landing boats. As far as i know "Landing boats" are used during invasions.

I am guessing for rapid deployment of troops and supplies to the marshy areas near the Indian border in Sindh.

Also during peacetime for replenishment I would imagine, as those areas are difficult to access by anything but hovercraft or helicopters.

 

[FalconsForPeace]

Pakistan Navy will need to shore up its capabilities with billions of investment targeted for Gawadar port.

 

[HRK]

Handing Over Ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) (LCM) to Pakistan Navy

Handing over ceremony of 2x Landing Craft (Mechanized) to Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on 18 April 2016. Rear Admiral Syed Imdad Imam Jafri HI(M), Commander Logistics Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Government, Pakistan Navy, KPT, PQA and KS&EW.

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[Cornered Tiger]

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Pictures are not coming right. I have mentioned the source you can check them there

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

He also announced that Karachi Shipyard has been entrusted with the responsibility of construction of 4 submarines. This project will elevate KS&EW among the elite club of few shipyards of the world where construction of both submarines and ships are undertaken.

Hasn't it already been ?