Induction ceremony of PMSS HINGOL & BASOL

[313baberali]

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port projects was depended upon secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean, and in particular the Arabian Sea for which the Pakistan Navy was fully prepared.

According to spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy, the defence minister stated this at the induction ceremony of two corvettes PMSS HINGOL and BASOL in Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) held at Pakistan Navy’s Jinnah Naval Base Ormara, Balochistan.

The defence minister was the chief guest at the ceremony.

Asif was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.

The ceremony was also attended by important civil and military officials.

Chinese-origin corvettes are equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment and will augment protection of the Exclusive Economic Zone and law enforcement in the maritime arena.

Earlier, Asif witnessed operational arrangements as well as various socio-economic empowerment initiatives undertaken by Pakistan Navy at Ormara for the uplift of local populace.

The defence minister expressed his satisfaction over operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy and effectiveness in ensuring security in the maritime arena.

He emphasised on the important role of the Pakistan Navy, especially high priority accorded to ensure safety and security of maritime components of the CPEC project.

Asif said that the success of the CPEC and Gwadar Port projects was depended upon secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean region and in particular the Arabian Sea for which Pakistan Navy was fully prepared.

He also interacted with the officers and men deployed at Ormara and lauded their commitment and perseverance for the service to the nation.

Later, the dignitary visited Cadet College Ormara and Bahria Model College to witnesses various activities and interacted with the cadets and students.

The defence minister also visited the PN hospital, PNS Darmaan Jah, where he was briefed about the various medical facilities and services being provided to local populace as well as the medical camps frequently organised in remote coastal areas of Balochistan.

He acknowledged the efforts and appreciated the Pakistan Navy for effectively contributing to the noble cause.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

2 more to come

 

[313baberali]

2 more to come

For you here are old two but newly painted

Guess the bird behid dunya news cameraman

And the majestic ormara
Photo by skander akram

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

How much do these two ships cost. Are they free gift or Pakistan will pay for them. Any way lets hope they play a good role in the future history of Pakistan.

 

[syed_yusuf]

Are 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063 still operational, will they be retired soon

 

[Areesh]

How much do these two ships cost. Are they free gift or Pakistan will pay for them. Any way lets hope they play a good role in the future history of Pakistan.

Obviously Pakistan would pay for them

2 more to come

2 more 600 tons and 2 1500 tons

 

[Cyberian]

Mubarrak to all Pakistanis.

 

[Inception-06]

Are 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063 still operational, will they be retired soon

I don't think that they will be retired!

 

[YeBeWarned]

Good Addition .. but we should add more FAC Azmat Class .

 

[ali_raza]

good luck pakistan navy

 

[313baberali]

How much do these two ships cost. Are they free gift or Pakistan will pay for them. Any way lets hope they play a good role in the future history of Pakistan.

16 arab or watch vedio for more details

or

please visit thread for cost or more details
https://defence.pk/threads/mpvs-four-600-t-two-1500t-for-the-pmsa-discussions.429179/

 

[ziaulislam]

16 arab or watch vedio for more details

or

please visit thread for cost or more details
https://defence.pk/threads/mpvs-four-600-t-two-1500t-for-the-pmsa-discussions.429179/

wow, our media has regressed a lot since i stopped watching
those ships have nothing to do with india

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

hahahaha Paksitani media added some mirch masala with some missiles on coast guard ships


The color schele looks awkward with half ship painted white and half painted black , ideally they should keep all ship white color

 

[Gregor Clegane]

Are 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063 still operational, will they be retired soon

At present, surface fleet of PMSA is comprised of 04 x Corvettes
of Chinese origin. These corvettes were procured in 1989-1990 and have been
assigned to patrol, navigate and protect around 240,000 Sq km of our EEZ, which
corresponds to 60,000 Sq km area per corvette, translating to 6000 hours of nonstop
patrolling. Being of old vintage, less tonnage and draught, these vessels are not
capable to operate beyond Sea State 3. The rough sea conditions results in heavy
wear and tear of material. In view, it is pertinent to mention that existing corvettes have
outlived their life and recurring defects have been hampering PMSA to pursue its
assigned roles and tasks

...

(2) High POL consumption and speed limitation have led to limited
endurance. This is hindering PMSA to undertake patrolling/ surveillance of vast
area of responsibility i.e 240,000 Sq km of Pakistan EEZ.
(3) Due old machinery, maximum speed of existing PMSA Corvettes have
been limited to 10 knots which is hampering PMSA to undertake assigned roles
and tasks in befitting manner. New ships will not have such speed limitation and
will increase PMSA capabilities to undertake high speed operations on high
seas:

....
Due to limited sea worthy
capabilities of existing PMSA Corvettes, PMSA is unable to operate at sea in entire
monsoon season. Keeping in view current security situation in Pakistan, exploitation of
said deficiency in monsoon season by terrorists cannot be ruled out. Therefore any
delay in induction of new ships which will be able to operate at sea in monsoon season
may have devastating effects on Pakistan

http://www.pc.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PC-1.pdf

 

[313baberali]

missiles

Indeed she is right ( sallahiyat mojood hay)
https://defence.pk/threads/navys-future-add-on-missile-system-for-6-maritime-patrol-vessels.445562/

I have no issues with black/white as i mix zarda with biryani