Turkish Naval ships visit Karachi Port

[Areesh]

KARACHI, July 2 (APP): A flotilla of four Turkish Naval Ships has arrived here for exercises with Pakistan Navy during a three-day visit to Karachi.The ships-TCG Barbaros, TCG Gemlik and TCG Gelibolu, along with a logistic vessel TCG Gungor, are part of the ongoing counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.The spokesman of the Turkish Maritime Task Group (TMTG), Lt. Savas Guleroglu, told reporters onboard TCG Barbaros here on Saturday that piracy is a threat to the security to the maritime operations.

He said that the TMTG will support the ongoing counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and adjoining areas to enhance cooperation and contribute towards the multinational efforts and endeavours in this regard.
The TMTG provides naval escort for Turkish and non-Turkish flagged vessels in the area and facilitate international efforts to help provide shipping protection for merchant navy vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden.
Lt. Savas reiterated Turkish Navy’s commitment for the security of the sealanes of communications and safe passage for all the vessels.
He said it also includes conducting exercises and training in order to enhance inter-operability and improve bilateral relations among the allied and friendly nations.
Lt. Savas stated that the Turkish ships would also conducted anti-submarine exercise, advance manoeuvering and air defence with Pakistan Navy.

Turkish Naval ships visit Karachi Port

 

[Jango]

these warships are former OHP class if i am not wrong, so some early exposure to one we are getting!

 

[TOPGUN]

Good news any pic's?

 

[Penguin]

these warships are former OHP class if i am not wrong, so some early exposure to one we are getting!

Only TCG Gemlik and TCG Gelibolu (G-class ;-) are former OHP ships (and among those, they are of the short hull variety, whereas Alamgir is of the long hull variety). TCG Barbaros is a Meko-200TN

 

[Pak_Sher]

We need to enhance our strategic relationship with Turkey, since both countries have a lot of common interests to support, cultural and religious things to share. Hope we get some nice pictures of the exercises.

 

[GHOST RIDER]

 

[Arsalan]

KARACHI: A flotilla of four Turkish naval ships arrived for a three-day exercise as part of an ongoing counter-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea on Saturday. “Piracy is a security threat. We plan to participate in the ongoing counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and adjoining areas and look forward to cooperation from neighbours,” said Turkish Maritime Task Group spokesman Lt. Savas Guleroglu. “Our aim is to provide naval escorts to Turkish and non-Turkish flagged vessels in the area. We will help provide protection for merchant navy vessels in the Gulf.” Aboard the four ships, which include TCG Barbaros, TCG Gemlik, TCG Gelibolualong and a logistic vessel TCG Gungor, the crew will conduct training exercises to enhance inter-operability and improve bilateral relations. “The ships will also conduct anti-submarine exercises, advanced maneuvering and air defence with the Pakistan Navy,” he said.


Published in The Express Tribune, July 3rd, 2011.

i am more intrested in the bold part. the exercise wll also help evaluate the latest accusition of OHP class frigates to its full capable as the turkish OHP class are upgraded.
however, i think that the the weapons that will equip our OHP wont be any new purchases. PN MUST get the weapon systems from the olf type-21 frigates and install these on the OHP as it is no use to spend more on these ships.

regards!

 

[Arsalan]

KARACHI - A flotilla of four Turkish naval ships arrived Karachi for joint exercises with Pakistan Navy during a three-day visit. The ships - TCG Barbaros, TCG Gemlik and TCG Gelibolu, along with a logistic vessel TCG Gungor - are part of the ongoing counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The spokesman of the Turkish Maritime Task Group (TMTG), Lt Savas Guleroglu, told reporters onboard TCG Barbaros on Saturday that piracy was a threat to the security to the maritime operations. He said the TMTG would support the ongoing counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and adjoining areas to enhance cooperation and contribute towards the multinational efforts and endeavours. The TMTG provides naval escort for Turkish and non-Turkish flagged vessels in the area and facilitate international efforts to help provide shipping protection for merchant navy vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden. Lt Savas reiterated Turkish Navy’s commitment for the security of the sea lanes of communications and safe passage for all the vessels.

 

[GHOST RIDER]

It was an Anti-Submarine excercise

 

[Farooq]

Good to see our Turkish brothers!

 

[Jango]

its a huuuuge ship man!!!!,,,,PNS alamgir is the onlyone like this we have!1,,,,,GOOD TO SEE some sea hawks in pakistan.

 

[Aamir Hussain]

The last snap are not Karachi Port or Ormara for that matter.

 

[Last Hope]

The last snap are not Karachi Port or Ormara for that matter.

Seems like pre-departure to Pakistan, must be in Turkey.

 

[Penguin]

Seems like pre-departure to Pakistan, must be in Turkey.

Golcuk, Turkey. On the left a Meko-200TN and on the right an OHP. Check out the Turkey defence subforum, there are a few threads on this task force from Turkey.

 

[Aamir Hussain]

Looks like well maintained boats.