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Karachi shipyard launches fleet tanker for Pakistan Navy

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

19 August 2016

The Pakistan Navy's new fleet tanker that was launched on 19 August 2016. Source: Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

State-owned company Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) has launched a 17,000-tonne fleet tanker on order for the Pakistan Navy.

The platform, said to be Pakistan's largest-ever indigenously built ship, was launched on 19 August at the company's facilities at Dockyard Road, Karachi.

The fleet tanker project is collaboration between Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production and Turkish technology and systems engineering house Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM). Steel for the tanker was first cut on 27 November 2013, and its keel was laid on 7 March 2014, according to KSEW.

Specifications provided by the company indicate an overall length of 158.4 m, a maximum width of 22 m and a scantling displacement of over 17,000 tonnes. The platform is powered by two diesel engines driving two variable pitch propellers, and can achieve a top speed of 20 kt.

KSEW has not given any details on the vessel's cargo capacity but an image of the ship published on the company's website show two replenishment-at-sea (RAS) masts, one each on the port and starboard sides. The vessel also features a helicopter deck, allowing for vertical replenishment operations.

 

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Pakistan Navy’s War Game Shamsheer-e-Behr VI concludes.

Posted By: News Deskon: August 19, 2016



KARACHI: (APP) Pakistan Navy’s biennial war games Shamsheer-e-Behr-VI concluded here Friday aimed at trying out various concepts, which are then validated in subsequent naval field exercise before being incorporated into naval strategy.

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the chief guest at the ceremony. He was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on his arrival, said an ISPR press release.

In his welcome address, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah apprised the Prime Minister about the readiness of Pakistan Navy to protect the country’s maritime interests’ and to meet the conventional and sub-conventional threats in the maritime domain.

The Naval Chief apprised the chief guest on the importance of war games in naval operational planning process and said that it is incumbent upon us to analyze its impact on future naval operations, develop responses and build capacity commensurate with the future needs.

Admiral Zakaullah said that in the wake of post operationalization of CPEC and Gwadar Port, Pakistan’s maritime surroundings will witness profound changes with tremendous increase in shipping activities and development of maritime economy. However, cognizant of future security challenges and threats being posed by adversaries, Pakistan Navy is taking all necessary steps to thwart the threats in the maritime domain.

The Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) Vice Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi also presented analysis of the war game and as a consequence made certain recommendations.

Shamsheer-e-Behr is a tri-service event with representation from relevant ministries. The exercise is conducted to try out various concepts which are then validated in subsequent naval field exercise before being incorporated into naval strategy.

The debrief of the exercise was attended by a large number of federal ministers, secretaries, government officials and officers from three services.

 

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A GIANT LEAP TOWARDS SELF-RELIANCE — LAUNCHING OF 17000 TONS FLEET TANKER FOR PAKISTAN NAVY AT KS&EW



A 17000 tons Fleet Tanker for Pakistan Navy was launched today in an impressive ceremony held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering works (KS&EW). Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah NI(M) and Under Secretary for Defence Industries of Turkey Prof Dr Ismaeel Demir were also present during the ceremony.

The contract of Fleet Tanker was signed under the auspices of Ministry of Defence Production and the ship is being constructed at KS&EW, in collaboration with Turkish Ship building firm M/s Savunma Teknologiler Muhendisilik (STM). The ship is capable of independently operating at sea for upto 3 months. The double hull tanker is compliant with latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) and marine Pollution (MARPOL) regulations. It will provide logistics support to Pakistan Navy units at sea through transfer of liquid and dry cargo and is also capable of undertaking combat support operation through embarked helicopters. The ship is also equipped with modern medical facilities to support Pakistan Navy Fleet units, both during war and disaster relief operations.

On the occasion, the honorable Chief Guest congratulated Karachi Shipyard, Pakistan Navy and Ministry of Defence Production for launching the ship 2 months ahead of the schedule. He said that this initiative will certainly open more opportunities for further collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey in the field of indigenous warship construction in particular, and other defense sector products in general. He reiterated that Pakistan and Turkey are time tested friends and PN Fleet Tanker will always be remembered as a ‘beacon of Pakistan-Turkey friendship’. It will play a vital role towards achievement of self-reliance in defence production, and the government will continue to support the policy of indigenization in all technological spheres.

He further said that ongoing development programs of the Government of Pakistan including China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stipulate our aim to achieve maximum output in terms of regional trade and trans-shipment with Gwadar as the focal point. He appreciated the workforce and management of Karachi Shipyard, which has constantly performed and transformed KS&EW into a profitable and viable organization. ‘It is a success story in public sector which should be emulated by other similar organizations’, He said.

Earlier, MD KS&EW Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah during his welcome address said that this Fleet Tanker is the biggest warship ever built in Pakistan. He said that KS&EW has successfully constructed number of warships for Pakistan Navy in the past and it is fully geared-up to undertake more challenging projects with earnest zeal and energy. Pakistan Navy has reposed its confidence in KS&EW by awarding mega order for construction of 4 submarines at KS&EW in collaboration with China. He also said that KS&EW is also undertaking installation of 8,000 tons Ship Lift & Transfer System, which will not only enhance KS&EW’s combined capacity of shipbuilding and repairs, but will also significantly increase our revenue generation and creation of more jobs.

Besides Federal Ministers, Chief Minister Sindh, Governor Sindh, Foreign Consul Generals, civilian and military officials also attended the ceremony.

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[ghazi52]

Pakistan Navy’s biennial war games SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VI concluded at Karachi today. Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr Muhammad Nawaz Sharif graced the occasion. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah received the Chief Guest on his arrival.

 

[Saithan]

Turkey exports high-tech engineering services to Romania and Pakistan

Turkey exports high technology engineering services to Romania and Pakistan with Turkish Defense Technologies Engineering's win of a tender for the modernization of Pakistan's French-made and Romania's British-made submarines
For the first time, Turkey is to export engineering services in submarine modernization, an area which requires high technology. Turkish Defense Technologies Engineering (STM), the principal partner of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, has won the tender on the modernization of Pakistan's French-made and Romania's British-made submarines.

The Turkish defense industry, which previously developed Pakistan's largest military supply vessel, has won a nearly $500 million worth of submarine modernization task in Pakistan and Romania. As a country which is already capable of modernizing its own submarines, Turkey will for the first time export engineering services in a high technology-requiring area.

STM competed with Chinese, British, French, Italian and American companies in the tenders which were initiated by Pakistan and Romania. STM's success in the construction of a military supply vessel, which was launched in the Karachi port a couple of days ago, played a great part in Pakistan's preference of Turkey in the $300 million worth of submarine modernization task. The designing and engineering work of the vessel was made in Turkey and the vessel was built in the Karachi Shipyard under the guidance of Turkish engineers.

A senior defense authority said the Pakistani submarine was built by France, and the French government came into play to help French companies win the tenders, adding, "Although Pakistan was pressurized, it did not take a step back and preferred Turkey for offering a more developed project." Stressing that Pakistan wants to have national vessels (MİLGEM), corvettes and ATAK helicopters developed by Turkey, he noted China offered to donate three helicopters to Pakistan to make the country give up the ATAK helicopters purchase. Pakistan also would like to join Turkey's fighter jet development program (FX), while Turkey takes interest in the military training aircraft project initiated by Pakistan.

The construction of Pakistan's largest military supply vessel, which is a product of Turkish designing and engineering activities, is full of interesting stories. The details of the vessel point to the current level Turkey has achieved in project, engineering, material and construction management. STM undertook the project's design, engineering, control and construction management, while 20 Turkish subordinate industrial companies produced the required materials and devices. The 155-meter-long vessel cost $90 million and is capable of carrying 15,600 tons of liquid and dry cargo, as well as transferring fuel, water, arms, ammunition and food to afloat battleships. It also has a hospital and a runway where two helicopters can land during a search and rescue operation. The vessel will also be equipped with defense and war systems.The first plate of the vessel was launched on Nov. 27, 2013, two months earlier than the scheduled time. STM's Karachi Manager Halil Baş is a retired naval officer and a shipbuilder who graduated from Istanbul Technical University. He stated: "Our team mainly consists of retired naval officer engineers and civilian technical staff. We better understand requirements and produce solutions accordingly - which is reflected in our success in tenders."

According to Baş, Turkey brought Pakistani engineers and workers, who participated in the project, to Turkey and trained them in the country. In the first eight-month phase, Baş worked as the only Turkish engineer in the Karachi Shipyard, but received quick support from Turkey when he needed.

With Pakistan's preference, Turkey has for the first time exported designing, engineering, training and consultancy services in the military vessel construction. This success will continue with the export of new modernization projects, MİLGEMs, corvettes, ATAK helicopters and FXs in the near future. STM General Manager Davut Yılmaz said: "In the past, German companies used to design vessels and send the necessary materials and we used to build our own military vessels in our own shipyards. Now, we are doing the same. This shows the point we have reached in designing, engineering and technology."


source: http://www.dailysabah.com/money/201...-engineering-services-to-romania-and-pakistan

 

[The Eagle]

The upgradation of first Sub is already under process at KSEW with the help of STM.

 

[fatman17]

^ this is all good news but turkey buys a lot of sub systems from 3rd parties / countries for which NOCs have to be obtained which can be tricky at times, esp if it involves the US.

 

[The Eagle]

^ this is all good news but turkey buys a lot of sub systems from 3rd parties / countries for which NOCs have to be obtained which can be tricky at times, esp if it involves the US.

you are right Sir but IMO, such NOCs for this upgrade program would have been opted hence got go ahead though the Tricky may remain there until & unless total self reliance on Turkey, China or our part.

 

[fatman17]

you are right Sir but IMO, such NOCs for this upgrade program would have been opted hence got go ahead though the Tricky may remain there until & unless total self reliance on Turkey, China or our part.

US is the most notorious when it comes to such NOCs.

 

[The Eagle]

US is the most notorious when it comes to such NOCs.

I do agree Sir and especially nowadays with changing scenario and geopolitics. Though the details are unknown yet with this upgrade program but speculated as Domestic Turkish Sub Program with assistance of SMT that includes HAVELSAN, ASELSAN and ROKETSAN etc which seems purely indigenous. Hopefully, this upgrade is not with strings or fear of acquiring NOCs.

Your words/insight into the subject?

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Turkey is aware of the risks of offering U.S. sub-systems and components for re-export, hence it is trying to either localize as much as possible, or secure the critical goods from Western Europe.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

Indonesian Naval Special Warfare KOPASKA and Pakistan SSG N conducting 10 days joint exercise starting today, 18 August 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 

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Pakistan to get 8 state of the art world class submarines from China
Posted By: News Deskon: August 26, 2016
Pakistan to get 8 state of the art world class submarines from China


ISLAMABAD: (APP) China will provide eight submarines to Pakistan Navy by 2028 as four of them would be constructed in China while the rest lot in Pakistan.

This was stated by the Chief Project Director of Submarine while briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence, during Committee’s visit to the Naval Headquarters here on Friday.

The Committee, headed by Shaikh Rohale Asghar was earlier welcomed by the Chief of Naval Staff who thanked for visiting the Naval Headquarters.

The Chief Project Director of the Submarines, gave detailed overview about the challenges and future plans of Pakistan Navy.

He said Pakistan Navy had inked a contract for provision of Submarines with China according to which the friendly country will construct four submarines in China and will be supplied to Pakistan Navy in mid of 2022-23.

The remaining four submarines will be constructed in Pakistan at Karachi Shipyard and these will be handed over to the Pakistan Navy in 2028.

According to a news release, Members of Committee expressed satisfaction over the development made by the Pakistan Navy for securing the coastal areas of Pakistan.

The Committee expressed the views that the responsibilities of Pakistan Navy have further increased in connection with the construction of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The Committee recommended that the Government may provide requisite funds to Pakistan Navy for meeting its future requirements and to further strengthen the Pakistan Navy in order to face the future challenges.

The members of the committee who attended the meeting included, Tahir Bashir Cheema, Isphanyar M. Bhandara, Mir Dostan Dhomki, Ms. Surriya Asghar, Sardar Muhammad Shafqat Hayat Khan, Lt. Col. (Retd) Ghulam Rasul Sahi, Saeed Ahmed Khan Manais, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Nawab Ali Wassan, Syed Mustafa Mehmud, Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar, Sanjay Perwani and Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq besides Officers of the Defence Ministry.

 

[fatman17]

Seems like a very long lead time.