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[monitor]

Karachi Shipyard eying revival and bags new projects


The News reported that Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited aims to get back on its feet with scores of new projects including a first ever warship frigate and plans to bag global contracts also.

Mr Nasir Iqbal Akbar MD of KSEW said that “During the last 5 years, the Karachi Shipyard has been revamped with modern machinery, technology and infrastructure. We are now fully capable to handle shipbuilding projects of the entire maritime sector of Pakistan including Karachi Port Trust.”

Dilating on the nature of warship frigate for Pakistan Navy that is currently in the making Mr Akbar called it the first complex warship vessel ever built by the Karachi Shipyard. It will take four years to build and is likely to come out in June this year. This is besides three vessels that are being built for the KPT.

He said that the government-owned ship building and repairing company is also working on a mega project of Ship Lift and Transfer System with 13 stations which will cost PKR 6 billion. This will completely change our portfolio by augmenting the capacity The project is part of the Public Sector Development Program which aims to generate up to 4,000 jobs.

Mr Akbar said that a Korean company has been awarded the tender to construct the stations and funds are likely to be approved soon. With this development, the KSEW will be able to handle 13 big vessels at a time. Some of the other ongoing projects, he said, are Small Tanker Cum Utility Ship project, F22P Frigate Project, Fast Attack Craft Project, Pusher Tug and Dredge Tender Project and Dump Barges Project. After a decade of losses, Karachi Shipyard has been making profits for three years in a row, which were eaten up by the debts accumulated over the years.

He said that the company will work on a fleet oil tanker, Hover Crafts, 12 tonne BP Pusher tugs and 35 tonne BP Tug for Pakistan Navy. For the KPT it will prepare pilot boats, SP Hopper barges and fresh water barge besides maritime portal vessels, patrol and surveillance boats and a dredger for the government of Balochistan.

Mr Akbar said that the KSEW is working to take international orders as well. It repaired a Yemeni flagship and Bahrain coast guard ships and the company hopes to get a big order of 12 coast guard ships from Bahrain. The company is also hopeful of getting the repair job of Chashma Barrage gates which were recently inspected by a Shipyard team.

He said that the revival of the KSEW will benefit industries like, steel, copper, wood, plastic etc. All kind of materials is used in a vessel. The need to streamline the maritime policy for meeting the local requirement of different kinds of vessels at ports. KSEW was established in mid fifties at West Wharf Karachi over an area of 29 hectares.

(Sourced from The News International: Latest, Breaking, Pakistan, Sports & Video News)

 

[fatman17]

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

CPMIEC at the IDEF'11

The only "surprise" from this show is that the Chinese Precision Machinery Import-Export Company (CPMIEC) is now offering the HQ-16 VLS SAM for export with a designation of LY-80. The navalized HQ-16 system is currently serving on-board the PLAN Type 054A FFG.


After all those years, they are still hawking the old LY-60 SAM (The Pakistan Navy is the only known export success)

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan’s PNS Alamgir on goodwill visit to Sultanate

Times News Service
Sat Aug 06 2011





Naval frigate: PNS Alamgir is named after Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, who was the sixth ruler of great Mughal empire.

MUSCAT: Pakistan Navy ship Alamgir will be paying a goodwill visit to the Sultanate from today. Captain Naveed Ashraf is the commanding officer of the ship, a Press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy said.

PNS Alamgir is named after the Aurangzeb Alamgir, who was the sixth ruler of great Mughal empire. He was born on November 3, 1618. Alamgir was a fierce warrior who fiercely protected his territories and retained the throne for almost 50 years. He spread the boundaries of the Mughal empire to the entire Indian sub-continent as no one had the power or strength to stand against him.

He died on March 3, 1707.
Captain Naveed Ashraf joined Pakistan Navy as a cadet in 1986. After passing six months in the Naval Academy he was selected for training in Germany. He completed his basic training from German Naval Academy in 1990. He specialised in anti-submarine warfare from Pakistan as well as from France. He is a graduate of PN War College and has trained US Navy Staff Course from Rhodes Island in year 2003.

The Captain’s ashore assignments include Principal Secretary to Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Instructor and Squadron Commander in Pakistan Naval Academy, Fleet Operations Officer, Director in Plans Division at Naval Headquarters and Staff Officer (Underwater Warfare) at HQs Flag Officer Sea Training.

Captain Naveed has been awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) due to this meritorious service in the Pakistan Navy as well as Tamgha-e-Basalat for acts of bravery.

 

[Jango]

Pakistan’s PNS Alamgir on goodwill visit to Sultanate

Times News Service
Sat Aug 06 2011





Naval frigate: PNS Alamgir is named after Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, who was the sixth ruler of great Mughal empire.

MUSCAT: Pakistan Navy ship Alamgir will be paying a goodwill visit to the Sultanate from today. Captain Naveed Ashraf is the commanding officer of the ship, a Press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy said.

PNS Alamgir is named after the Aurangzeb Alamgir, who was the sixth ruler of great Mughal empire. He was born on November 3, 1618. Alamgir was a fierce warrior who fiercely protected his territories and retained the throne for almost 50 years. He spread the boundaries of the Mughal empire to the entire Indian sub-continent as no one had the power or strength to stand against him.

He died on March 3, 1707.
Captain Naveed Ashraf joined Pakistan Navy as a cadet in 1986. After passing six months in the Naval Academy he was selected for training in Germany. He completed his basic training from German Naval Academy in 1990. He specialised in anti-submarine warfare from Pakistan as well as from France. He is a graduate of PN War College and has trained US Navy Staff Course from Rhodes Island in year 2003.

The Captain’s ashore assignments include Principal Secretary to Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Instructor and Squadron Commander in Pakistan Naval Academy, Fleet Operations Officer, Director in Plans Division at Naval Headquarters and Staff Officer (Underwater Warfare) at HQs Flag Officer Sea Training.

Captain Naveed has been awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) due to this meritorious service in the Pakistan Navy as well as Tamgha-e-Basalat for acts of bravery.

Until when will it be in port??,,,,i will visit her!,,,hopefully!

 

[fatman17]

if anyone is interested in pdf file of PN aviation update pls PM me your e-mail

 

[fatman17]

HMAS Toowoomba & PNS Alamgir Took Part in an Exercise in Gulf of Oman




Members of HMAS Toowoomba and the Pakistan Navy’s PNS Alamgir swapped duties for a day during a recent exercise in the Gulf of Oman region of the Middle East.


Between 17 and 18 August 2011, naval personnel from the two countries showcased their mariner skills and interoperability.


The Commanding Officer of HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Andrew Quinn said the opportunity to “cross-deck” allowed two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Officers and three Petty Officers each day to experience the battle space on PNS Alamgir while reciprocal Pakistan Navy ranks had a similar opportunity on Toowoomba.


“Given the vast patrol areas that Coalition warships operate within the Middle East it is a rare opportunity that tasked warships can actively exercise and demonstrate capability with other coalition partners,” Commander Quinn said.


“Despite the cultural differences, the experience highlighted the number of similarities faced by nations whilst conducting operations within the Middle East.”


Representatives with specialisations in Warfare, Marine Engineering, Communications and Supply were provided comprehensive tours of respective ships while also being able to view helicopter operations, boarding exercises and Officer of the Watch manoeuvres.


“The serials highlighted that there is considerable good-will amongst the coalition of nations that are working to counter piracy and terrorism in the region. The two days of combined operations was also testament to the adaptability and willingness of coalition forces to share their knowledge.


“The exercise highlighted the welcoming nature of our partners and the focus we all have on the mission at hand irrespective of cultural differences and beliefs.


“For personnel not physically visiting the respective ships the benefits of operating in close proximity to each other fostered the interaction of systems, procedures and the opportunity to conduct serials in line of sight.


HMAS Toowoomba is presently deployed in support of Operation SLIPPER in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) assigned to Combined Maritime Forces and will continue its patrol until mid October after which it will return to Australia.

 

[fatman17]

PN establishes hospital facility at Ormara


Staff Report

KARACHI: The first-ever hospital facility established under the auspices of Pakistan Navy (PN) was inaugurated on Monday at the remote coastal city of Ormara. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir was the chief guest.

The hospital named as ‘Darman Jah’ meaning place of cure and healing in Balochi is an extension of Pakistan Navy’s sustained efforts towards uplift and development of Balochistan.

Recruitment of the hospital’s female paramedics staff from the local area and subsequent training at PN Hospital SHIFA at Karachi is testimony to pursuance of this policy. The hospital, apart from catering the naval personnel, would also be offered to the local populace.

PN Hospital Darman Jah is a full-scale medical facility housing trauma care, operation theatre, labour room, pathology, radio diagnostic centre and dental treatment. The hospital is equipped with latest state of the art equipment and machinery.

Addressing the occasion, Admiral Noman Bashir expressed his satisfaction over the role of PN in nation building and social uplift of the people of Pakistan in general and coastal areas in particular. Be it floods, earthquake or any other catastrophe, he added.

 

[fatman17]

PN evacuates 11,000 flood victims in Sindh

Staff Report

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) rescue teams have evacuated 11,000 victims and provided medical treatment to more than 7,000 people during the ongoing rescue and relief operation in the flood-hit areas of Sindh.
Special teams of Naval commandos have been dispatched to Hyderabad and Benazirabad areas. PN helicopters, Zulu boats and hovercrafts are actively participating in the relief and rescue activities, a statement said on Wednesday. To further augment the rescue operation, the coordination cell has been established at Headquarters Commander Karachi. Reserved rescue and medical teams have also been set standby in view of deteriorating weather conditions.
During last 24-hour, 2,157 stranded people were evacuated to safer places from Tarai, Pangrio, Jhudo, Khoski and Sanghar whereas 1,162 victims were provided with medical treatment. Mobile medical teams also provided treatment to 360 persons in Badin district.

 

[Penguin]

HMAS Toowoomba & PNS Alamgir Took Part in an Exercise in Gulf of Oman




Members of HMAS Toowoomba and the Pakistan Navy’s PNS Alamgir swapped duties for a day during a recent exercise in the Gulf of Oman region of the Middle East.


Between 17 and 18 August 2011, naval personnel from the two countries showcased their mariner skills and interoperability.


The Commanding Officer of HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Andrew Quinn said the opportunity to “cross-deck” allowed two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Officers and three Petty Officers each day to experience the battle space on PNS Alamgir while reciprocal Pakistan Navy ranks had a similar opportunity on Toowoomba.


“Given the vast patrol areas that Coalition warships operate within the Middle East it is a rare opportunity that tasked warships can actively exercise and demonstrate capability with other coalition partners,” Commander Quinn said.


“Despite the cultural differences, the experience highlighted the number of similarities faced by nations whilst conducting operations within the Middle East.”


Representatives with specialisations in Warfare, Marine Engineering, Communications and Supply were provided comprehensive tours of respective ships while also being able to view helicopter operations, boarding exercises and Officer of the Watch manoeuvres.


“The serials highlighted that there is considerable good-will amongst the coalition of nations that are working to counter piracy and terrorism in the region. The two days of combined operations was also testament to the adaptability and willingness of coalition forces to share their knowledge.


“The exercise highlighted the welcoming nature of our partners and the focus we all have on the mission at hand irrespective of cultural differences and beliefs.


“For personnel not physically visiting the respective ships the benefits of operating in close proximity to each other fostered the interaction of systems, procedures and the opportunity to conduct serials in line of sight.


HMAS Toowoomba is presently deployed in support of Operation SLIPPER in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) assigned to Combined Maritime Forces and will continue its patrol until mid October after which it will return to Australia.

 

[Penguin]

Somewhat disappointed by the current weapons fit: I didn't expext Mk13 launchers/SM1/Harpoon but not even Phalanx ... baaaaah. Ok, let's be positive... she'll get weapon systems taken off anny retiring Type 21. In addition....? Wouldn't mind simply seeing a pair of Chinese FL2000N, and a couple of SSM.

 

[Penguin]

Somewhat disappointed by the current weapons fit: I didn't expext Mk13 launchers/SM1/Harpoon but not even Phalanx ... baaaaah. Ok, let's be positive... she'll get weapon systems taken off anny retiring Type 21. In addition....? Wouldn't mind simply seeing a pair of Chinese FL2000N, and a couple of SSM.

 

[TOPGUN]

Somewhat disappointed by the current weapons fit: I didn't expext Mk13 launchers/SM1/Harpoon but not even Phalanx ... baaaaah. Ok, let's be positive... she'll get weapon systems taken off anny retiring Type 21. In addition....? Wouldn't mind simply seeing a pair of Chinese FL2000N, and a couple of SSM.

I know right what the hell... anyhow do we even know if their are any wepons on board and if so then what are they? thx.

 

[Donatello]

Will they stop steaming this piece of metal around and actually put some weapons on it?

 

[Cool_Soldier]

PN260 is a great gift(without weapons) from US to its Ally.....But hopefully we will make this from scratch to quality by putting something on it.(Insha Allah)

 

[unicorn]

4 names forwarded for new naval chief
Published: September 28, 2011

ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Defence has sent the names of four vice admirals to the Presidency for the appointment of new naval chief.

The four vice admirals include Asif Sandela, Tanveer Faiz, Abbas Raza and Tayyab Ali Dogar. Vice Admiral Asif Sandela is Chief of the Staff, Admiral Tanvir Faiz is the Principal Staff Officer, Vice Admiral Abbas Raza is Commander Pak Fleet. Vice Admiral Asif Sandela is the senior most, Tanveer Faiz is the second senior-most vice admiral while Vice Admiral Abbas Raza is the third in the seniority list but he is likely to become naval chief. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir is retiring on October 7, 2011.

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