Pakistan Ship Building

[Imran Khan]

First four are understand manufacturing in China, if I am not wrong first two were in advance stages of construction, near completion but faced engine issue which were denied by Germany.

What is the future without engine then sir

 

[HRK]

What is the future without engine then sir

Supposedly now we are moving ahead with Chinese alternative ....

 

[ghazi52]

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Pakistan has crossed a major milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding project. In this regard, the commencement ceremony of the construction of the locally designed gunboat was held at the Karachi Shipyard. Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Awais Ahmed Bilgrami was the chief guest of the event.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that it is a matter of pride for Pakistan Navy to start the construction of the first indigenously designed gunboat. He said that the Pakistan Navy is aware of the emerging geo-strategic situation in the region and is committed to enhancing its naval capabilities to counter any nefarious ambitions – on the historic milestone of indigenously designing a gunboat.

The Chief Guest appreciated the joint efforts of Ministry of Defense Production, Pakistan Navy and Karachi Shipyard and renewed Pakistan Navy's commitment to master shipbuilding.

Earlier in his welcome address, Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works MD Rear Admiral Salman Ilyas highlighted Karachi Shipyard's complete alignment with the goals set by the Government of Pakistan and Pakistan Navy regarding self-reliance in defense shipbuilding. He also apprised the audience of other ongoing projects at the Karachi Shipyard – the locally designed gunboat will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensors.

Officials of Pakistan Navy and Karachi Shipyard participated in the ceremony.

 

[ghazi52]

Various projects.....
Repair activities....

 

[ghazi52]

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[syed_yusuf]

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what is this for?

 

[ghazi52]

what is this for?

Locally design Gun Boat.

 

[ghazi52]

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American shipbuilder Swiftships announced the keel laying of a new class of "gun boats" designed for the Pakistan Navy. The keel laying took place on January 27, 2023 at the local shipyard "Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW)".

In March 2021, Swiftships was awarded a contract to provide co-production services for the design and in-country construction of 38.8m Gun Boats for the Pakistan Navy. The total requirement is for 20 Gun Boats, with the first vessel scheduled for delivery by January 2024.

Scope of work includes value-added engineering services, supplying complete Kit of Materials (KoM) and providing SME support during the production at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). This is a program of record for the Pakistan Navy as the 38.8m Gun Boats are the first military vessels to be indigenously designed and built in the country.

Before starting construction, the engineers at Swiftships supported KS&EW in optimizing the design and preparing a comprehensive technical package. State-of-the-art software were utilized to develop very detailed 3D drawings and production models.

The Steel Cutting ceremony was held on October 6, 2022, followed by the Keel Laying ceremony on January 27, 2023. These significant milestones, achieved in time by Swiftships and KS&EW, are a testament to their successful collaboration. The partners have scheduled that the first boat will be delivered within the benchmarkable 15-month period, and even more expedited production is expected for the subsequent boats.

The 38.8M Gun Boat is a multi-mission vessel. With a top speed of 33 knots, it is ideal for force protection, maritime interdiction, maritime security operations, high-speed escort, coastal defense, surveillance, and search and rescue missions. Its high speed and excellent maneuverability make it a highly survivable platform. The boat is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon systems, including an Aselsan-supplied 30mm stabilized automatic gun, a 12.7mm semi-automatic gun, and a pair of locally produced 12.7mm manual guns and 7.62mm machine guns.

This co-production program with the Pakistan Navy/KS&EW enhances Swiftships’ successful track record and reinforces their ambitions of supporting countries in developing their industrial capabilities and gaining self-reliance in defense production. Learn more about Swiftships’ planning yard and co-production services or read the case study on the Egyptian 28m Coastal Patrol Craft, which became the world’s most serial-produced vessel in its class.

 

[ghazi52]

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The launch of the first 12T marine assault vessel made by Bahria Boat Building Yard. (Courtesy of the Pakistan Navy)...

 

[ghazi52]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1673769891562659848

 

[ghazi52]

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The ECNEC has approved the project titled “Infrastructure Up-gradation of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW)” at a cost of 10.689 billion rupees.

The project envisages renewed underwater repair capability and concrete rehabilitation/up-gradation works for the restoration of existing two dry Docks for ships/submarines.

The project will significantly increase the shipyard's capacity to build more ships/submarines, and at the same time provide maintenance and overhaul services to the existing fleet..

 

[ghazi52]

Karachi shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) displaying models of under development Jinnah Class guided missile Frigate at IDEAS 2024.

-Specifications
Length:119m
Displacement: 3300t
Speed: 26kts
Propulsion sys: 4x Diesel & 2x CCP
Armaments: 76mm main gun, 16x cells, 8x surface-surface missiles, CIWS, 6x torpedo tubes.