Commissioning Ceremony Of Maritime Security Agency Ship PMSS ZHOB Held

Faizan Hashmi Published August 09, 2018 | 08:24 PM

Commissioning ceremony of PMSS ZHOB, built for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency was held at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) on Thursday, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Aug, 2018 ) :Commissioning ceremony of PMSS ZHOB, built for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency was held at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) on Thursday, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy.

This 600 Ton Maritime Patrol Vessel has been built in compliance with China Classification Society Rules. It has an overall length of 68.5 meters, beam of 8.7 m and can achieve maximum speed of 27 knots.

Speaking on the occasion as chief guest Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem, Chief of Staff (Personnel) said that it is yet another landmark project that speaks volumes of the evergreen friendship between Pakistan and China. This vessel will not only enhance the operational capability of PMSA but it will also go a long way in protecting the national jurisdiction and rich natural resources of Pakistan's territorial waters and EEZ.

It will play a vital role towards achieving self-reliance in defence production, he said.

Earlier, Managing Director KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in his welcome address said that this project signifies the trust and confidence that government reposes in KS&EW. The construction of PMSS ZHOB has certainly enhanced our capabilities of indigenous construction of warships, he added.

He said that KS&EW was indebted to the support of government of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and especially Pakistan Navy.

The delivery protocol was signed between representatives of PMSA and KS&EW and the shipwas handed over to PMSA. The commissioning ceremony was attended by high ranking officials fromthe government of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, corporate sector and KS&EW.