US Donates Patrol Boats to Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency

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he United States government donated five maritime interdiction patrol boats to Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) at the Karachi shipyard on Saturday, significantly enhancing the agency’s coastal interdiction and patrol capabilities. U.S. Anny Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata, US. Office of the Defense Representative-plIcistan deputy commander, officially donated the 13-meter (42-foot) Fast Patrol Boats to Rekr Admiral Tahseen Ullah Khan, MSA Director General, during a hand-over ceremony in Karac);1i. The event was attended by Mr. Steve Fakan, U.S. Consul General to Karachi, and more than a dozen US. and Pakistani military representatives, says a press release. .

Each of the new vessels are equipped with two 565-horsepower Caterpillar diesel engines that enable them to operate in inclement weather up to 300 nautical miles offshore with a maximum speed of 72+ KPH (45+ MPH). Known as Fast Patrol Boats, they greatly increase the MSA’s ability to patrol Pakistan’s coastal waters and conduct a wide range of maritime operations.The US. government will donate four more Fast Patrol Boats to the MSA later this year. In total, the nine boats and spare parts are valued at approximately $10 million................................International News Network

 

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he United States government donated five maritime interdiction patrol boats to Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) at the Karachi shipyard on Saturday, significantly enhancing the agency’s coastal interdiction and patrol capabilities. U.S. Anny Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata, US. Office of the Defense Representative-plIcistan deputy commander, officially donated the 13-meter (42-foot) Fast Patrol Boats to Rekr Admiral Tahseen Ullah Khan, MSA Director General, during a hand-over ceremony in Karac);1i. The event was attended by Mr. Steve Fakan, U.S. Consul General to Karachi, and more than a dozen US. and Pakistani military representatives, says a press release. .

Each of the new vessels are equipped with two 565-horsepower Caterpillar diesel engines that enable them to operate in inclement weather up to 300 nautical miles offshore with a maximum speed of 72+ KPH (45+ MPH). Known as Fast Patrol Boats, they greatly increase the MSA’s ability to patrol Pakistan’s coastal waters and conduct a wide range of maritime operations.The US. government will donate four more Fast Patrol Boats to the MSA later this year. In total, the nine boats and spare parts are valued at approximately $10 million................................International News Network

do we know the type? - any pics pls !

 

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US donates five patrol boats to Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency

ISLAMABAD - The United States government donated five maritime interdiction patrol boats to Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) at the Karachi shipyard on Saturday, significantly enhancing the agency’s coastal interdiction and patrol capabilities.

U.S. Anny Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata, US. Office of the Defense Representative-plIcistan deputy commander, officially donated the 13-meter (42-foot) Fast Patrol Boats to Rekr Admiral Tahseen Ullah Khan, MSA Director General, during a hand-over ceremony in Karac);1i. The event was attended by Mr. Steve Fakan, U.S. Consul General to Karachi, and more than a dozen US. and Pakistani military representatives, says a press release. .

Each of the new vessels are equipped with two 565-horsepower Caterpillar diesel engines that enable them to operate in inclement weather up to 300 nautical miles offshore with a maximum speed of 72+ KPH (45+ MPH). Known as Fast Patrol Boats, they greatly increase the MSA’s ability to patrol Pakistan’s coastal waters and conduct a wide range of maritime operations.

The US. government will donate four more Fast Patrol Boats to the MSA later this year. In total, the nine boats and spare parts are valued at approximately $10 million.

"These patrol boats are a gift from the United States to support Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency to assist them in their critical mission as they protect and serve the people of Pakistan," said Brig. Gen. Nagata. "Whether it’s search and rescue, combating smugglers, preventing crime or protecting Pakistan’s coastal areas, we hope the increased capabilities these boats provide greatly enhance the MSA’s ability to conduct the full spectrum of maritime operations."

During the last three years, U.S. civilian and security assistance to Pakistan has totaled more than $4 billion. Assistance provided and delivered has included support for medical aid"schoo1 refurbishment, bridge and well reconstruction, food distribution, agricultural and education projects, 14 F-16 fighter aircraft, 10 Mi-17 helicopters, more than 450 vehicles for Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, hundreds of night vision goggles, day/night scopes, radios, and thousands of protective vests and first-aid items for Pakistan’s security forces. In addition, the US. funded and provided training for more than 370 Pakistani military officers in a wide range of leadership.

 

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Five FBRs’ inducted into MSA fleet



Sunday, February 14, 2010
By By our correspondent

Karachi

The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) in a ceremony here at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works on Saturday inducted five Fast Response Boats (FRBs) in its fleet.

In his welcome speech at the ceremony, the Director-General MSA Rear Admiral Tahseen Ullah Khan highlighted the capabilities of the newly inducted Arch Angel Safe Boats and said that these boats had speeds up to 35 to 40 Knots with an all weather capability and good maneuvering characteristics.

He said that the induction of these boats would enhance the quick reaction capability of the MSA to perform its multiple roles including controlling of illegal fishing, conduct of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for the fishermen, and detection of deliberated and accidental oil spill incidents in maritime zone of Pakistan.

Also speaking at the ceremony was United States Office of the Defence Representative, Brigadier General Mike Nagata, who appreciated the effective role played by the MSA in implementing the maritime policies of the government.

He praised the commitment and resolve shown by the MSA officers over the years in safeguarding the national interest despite limited resources. Nagata said that after induction of these boats the MSA would be able to ensure a stable, crime-free and peaceful maritime region for the perpetual good of Pakistan and the world.

 

[TOPGUN]

Very good news inded we can use them forsure

 

[Rank]

Good hope US will also agree to sell us 40 AH1Z + huge amount of F16 fleet....

 

[blain2]

The same boats in Kenyan service:
http://www.breakingnewskenya.com/wp...2/safe_boat_defender_class_ipv_kenya_navy.jpg

 

[Peregrine]

Hi,
Good news but can't Pakistani's make these boats on their own, i mean these boats aren't that big and don't even require any special technology?

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Hi,
Good news but can't Pakistani's make these boats on their own, i mean these boats aren't that big and don't even require any special technology?

They were donated, i.e came for free ....

Why look a gift horse in the mouth?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

We need frigates, the boats are good but it can't stop terrorist on speed boats need frigates to curb the shore based smuggling and terrorist escape and entry points

 

[TOPGUN]

Hi,
Good news but can't Pakistani's make these boats on their own, i mean these boats aren't that big and don't even require any special technology?

Dude they are free wats the prob?

 

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The US. government will donate four more Fast Patrol Boats to the MSA later this year. In total, the nine boats and spare parts are valued at approximately $10 million.

can't Pakistani's make these boats on their own, i mean these boats aren't that big

Go sell off the spare parts and embezzle the maintenance and operations funds, then next time Pakistan needs ships it can jolly well build 'em by itself 'cause Uncle Sam won't give Pakistan any!