Pakistan Ship Building

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Hans van der Ster
06/07/2018

The launching Ceremony of 32-ton Bollard Pull (BP) Tug PNT NIAZ being built for Pakistan Navy (PN) was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW).

Commander Coastal Command (COMCOAST) Rear Admiral Moazzam Ilyas graced the occasion as chief guest.

KS&EW has so far constructed 24 tugs ranging from 10-40 Tons BP for its customers.
This tug has 34 meters overall length, with a displacement of 481 tons and maximum speed of 12 knots, said a statement issued here on Tuesday.

The chief guest in his address appreciated Pakistan Navy and KS&EW for their valuable contribution towards attaining goal of self-reliance in shipbuilding as this is the third tug of the same series for Pakistan Navy being indigenously constructed by Karachi shipyard.

He said that PN was continuously entrusting Karachi shipyard with the new projects and latest in the line were 2x frigates which were likely to be signed soon.

Highlighting the importance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said that the Naval Headquarters was pursuing the establishment of a new shipyard at Gwadar which has already been approved by the federal government.

Earlier, KS&EW MD Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that Karachi shipyard was fully cognizant and completely aligned with the goals set forth by the government and Pakistan Navy of pursuing self-reliance in defence shipbuilding industry.
He also expressed his profound gratitude for Ministry of Defence Production and PN for their continued support and patronage.
The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from the government, Pakistan Navy, corporate sector and KS&EW.
(Source: Pakistan Today; Photo: Karachi Shipyard)

 

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KARACHI: Agosta 90B submarine for the Pakistan Navy under construction at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. (KSEW). The submarine, which has now been commissioned into the Pakistan Navy as "PNS Hamza"

 

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KARACHI, Aug 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday inaugurated the ship lift and transfer system at Karachi shipyard, which will help improve the efficiency of the shipping sector.

The prime minister performed the inauguration by touching an electronic panel on the occasion. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi, Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal, parliamentarians and officials of Pakistan Navy were present.

 

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Wht projects in ksew are right now under development?

 

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At present, Big one is Pakistan Navy’ Second MILGEM-Class Corvette.

 

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At present, Big one is Pakistan Navy’ Second MILGEM-Class Corvette.

And Largest is subs

 

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Handing over ceremony of 2 x Tugs built for Pakistan Navy was held at PN Dockyard.

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf Commander Pakistan Fleet, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Pakistan Navy and engineers/ workers of KS&EW.

The Tugs has a length of 25 m with a displacement of 250 tons. It has maximum speed of 12 knots and is propelled by two diesel engines having azimuth drive propulsion system with automated integrated machinery and tug handling system. These tugs are equipped with two diesel generators, a diesel driven fire pump, navigational radar, fire fighting system, deck crane, sewerage treatment plant and towing arrangements.

The Chief Guest in his address said that construction of these tugs at Karachi Shipyard is yet another example of sheer hard work and dedication by the engineers and workers of KS&EW. He appreciated the timely delivery of these tugs, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant challenges like non-availability of OEM engineers and Kit-of-Material etc. He congratulated all stakeholders particularly management and workforce of Karachi Shipyard for achieving this important milestone.

Earlier MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that workforce of yard was proud to be entrusted with such projects and thanked the valued customers, Pakistan Navy for reposing confidence in KS&EW. He further highlighted commitments of KS&EW had increased manifolds but his teams were more determined, motivated and geared up to undertake the future challenges.

He apprized the august gathering about the recent Inauguration of Ship Lift & Transfer System (SLTS) by Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan which would go a long way in enhancing yards, shipbuilding/ ship repair capabilities. He further apprised about ongoing projects including, MILGEM Class Corvette, FAC(M) 4, Tugs, GRP Boats for PN and 1500 T MPV for PMSA. He assured that KS&EW is committed to deliver state of the art platforms and services to the utmost satisfaction of the end users.

 

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Handing over ceremony of 2 x Tugs built for Pakistan Navy was held at PN Dockyard.

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf Commander Pakistan Fleet, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Pakistan Navy and engineers/ workers of KS&EW.

The Tugs has a length of 25 m with a displacement of 250 tons. It has maximum speed of 12 knots and is propelled by two diesel engines having azimuth drive propulsion system with automated integrated machinery and tug handling system. These tugs are equipped with two diesel generators, a diesel driven fire pump, navigational radar, fire fighting system, deck crane, sewerage treatment plant and towing arrangements.

The Chief Guest in his address said that construction of these tugs at Karachi Shipyard is yet another example of sheer hard work and dedication by the engineers and workers of KS&EW. He appreciated the timely delivery of these tugs, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant challenges like non-availability of OEM engineers and Kit-of-Material etc. He congratulated all stakeholders particularly management and workforce of Karachi Shipyard for achieving this important milestone.

Earlier MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that workforce of yard was proud to be entrusted with such projects and thanked the valued customers, Pakistan Navy for reposing confidence in KS&EW. He further highlighted commitments of KS&EW had increased manifolds but his teams were more determined, motivated and geared up to undertake the future challenges.

He apprized the august gathering about the recent Inauguration of Ship Lift & Transfer System (SLTS) by Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan which would go a long way in enhancing yards, shipbuilding/ ship repair capabilities. He further apprised about ongoing projects including, MILGEM Class Corvette, FAC(M) 4, Tugs, GRP Boats for PN and 1500 T MPV for PMSA. He assured that KS&EW is committed to deliver state of the art platforms and services to the utmost satisfaction of the end users.





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Hmmm another 1500 Ton MPV for PMSA?

 

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MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that workforce of yard was proud to be entrusted with such projects and thanked the valued customers.

He further apprised about ongoing projects including, MILGEM Class Corvette, FAC(M) 4, Tugs, GRP Boats for PN and 1500 T MPV for PMSA. He assured that KS&EW is committed to deliver state of the art platforms and services to the utmost satisfaction of the end users.

 

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MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that workforce of yard was proud to be entrusted with such projects and thanked the valued customers.

He further apprised about ongoing projects including, MILGEM Class Corvette, FAC(M) 4, Tugs, GRP Boats for PN and 1500 T MPV for PMSA. He assured that KS&EW is committed to deliver state of the art platforms and services to the utmost satisfaction of the end users.

So 4 FAC already delivered not sure I read or it was in the news that it’s 5th FAC ie azmat class

But then second 1500 ton mpv was also delivered so confusing ???

Patrol vessel built with Chinese help launched

The 1,500-tonne state-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Vessel was built for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).

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Pakistan launches fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft

Pakistan's state-owned Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) launched on 27 November the fourth missile-capable Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC(M)) on order...

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The Defence Minister of Pervez Khattak arrived at KS&EW shipyard, Karachi for the induction of the second Kashmir-Class Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV), PMSS Kolachi (144) into service with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s 26th Offshore Patrol Squadron (OSRON 26).

The Kashmir Class are 1,550 tonne Maritime Patrol Vessels, built by Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works.

The ship is fully equipped to enforce maritime security, search and rescue missions, anti-piracy, maritime escort and patrolling of the Exclusive Economic Zone of Pakistan. The vessels are armed with a 30 mm semi-automatic naval gun and two 12.7 mm machine guns. The ship has a helicopter hangar

 

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Keel Laying Ceremony of MILGEM Class Corvette for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

While addressing the ceremony, the honourable Chief Guest expressed that it is a matter of pride to witness the Keel laying of MILGEM Corvette in Karachi Shipyard being constructed in collaboration with M/s ASFAT of Turkey.

The Admiral highlighted that it is a historic occasion as Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard and M/s ASFAT of Turkey have joined hands for construction of two Corvettes in Pakistan while another two are under construction at Turkey. Naval Chief appreciated the performance of KS&EW and mentioned that indigenization is at the forefront of our policy and it is convincing to see state of the art warship being built in Pakistan.

Construction of corvettes in Pakistan is aimed to provide impetus to local ship building industry and to further enhance KS&EW capabilities. These ships are being constructed as per modern naval ship class standards and will be equipped with state of the art weapons & sensors including surface to surface, surface to air missiles and anti-submarine weapons.

The addition of these ships would significantly add to lethality and operational capability of Pakistan Navy.

Earlier, the MD KS&EW Rear Admiral Ather Saleem presented performance of KS&EW and highlighted that the shipyard is fully cognizant and aligned with the goals set forth by Government and Pakistan Navy for self-reliance in Defence Shipbuilding Industry.

He emphasized that deep rooted friendship with brotherly country Turkey for this mega project will open new vistas of further cooperation in the field of indigenous warship construction and other defence sectors in Pakistan. MD KS&EW also highlighted current production activities of KS&EW that include constructions for both inland and abroad projects.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of M/s ASFAT and other high ranking officials from GoP, Pakistan Navy, KS&EW and business community.