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Doha
Four Pakistan Navy ships will dock at Hamad Port from December 31 to January 3, in a display of goodwill and deep-rooted friendly relations between Qatar and Pakistan.
The visit of the ships PNS Khaibar, PNS Madadgar, PNS Rah Naward and PMSS Zhob aims to enhance maritime collaboration between the two navies.
Pakistan Navy ships regularly participate in the DIMDEX Exhibition, held every year in Doha.
This visit marks the largest number of Pakistani vessels visiting Qatar at any given time, and is a testimony to the growing security and defence relations between Qatar and Pakistan.
PNS Khaibar derives its name from the famous battle of 629 AD where the seemingly invincible fortress of Khaibar was overcome by Muslims. PNS Khaibar (Ex HMS Arrow) is the fourth of the eight Type-21 Amazon Class Frigates and was acquired by Pakistan Navy from the UK in early 90s.
PNS Madadgar is a ‘Logistic Support Provider’ vessel. It is a Small Tanker cum Utility Ship (STUS), with an overall length 47.20 metres, beam of 11 metres, and can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.
The Ship was indigenously built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Pakistan, and was commissioned in Pakistan Navy on July 19, 2011. The 1600-tonne twin screw utility ship is designed for multi-purpose roles and operations at high seas and has been optimised for provision of logistic support to coastal stations, replenishment of surface ships at anchor/adrift/at harbor and towing operations.
PNS Rah Naward (Ex-Prince William) was commissioned in 2010 at Hull UK. The ship, being the first ever Tall Ship of PN, provides a unique opportunity for understanding the essence of teamwork and leadership. Sail training provides an unconventional yet an extremely effective way of building many useful skills which can prove highly beneficial ashore and at sea.
PMSS Zhob, named after a river in Balochistan province, is a Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV), indigenously built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. PMSS Zhobis one of the lead ships of HINGOL Class MPVs 6HT (600 tonnes Maritime Patrol Vessel). The ship has been optimised for maritime policing, EEZ patrolling and SAR roles, enabling quick response, optimum presence and reduce turn-around times. It has an overall length 68.5 metres, beam of 11 metres and can achieve a maximum speed of 27 knots.
The officers and men of the visiting Pankstan Navy ‘Task Group’ will hold professional discussions and interactions with their counterparts from Qatar Navy.
Doha
Four Pakistan Navy ships will dock at Hamad Port from December 31 to January 3, in a display of goodwill and deep-rooted friendly relations between Qatar and Pakistan.
The visit of the ships PNS Khaibar, PNS Madadgar, PNS Rah Naward and PMSS Zhob aims to enhance maritime collaboration between the two navies.
Pakistan Navy ships regularly participate in the DIMDEX Exhibition, held every year in Doha.
This visit marks the largest number of Pakistani vessels visiting Qatar at any given time, and is a testimony to the growing security and defence relations between Qatar and Pakistan.
PNS Khaibar derives its name from the famous battle of 629 AD where the seemingly invincible fortress of Khaibar was overcome by Muslims. PNS Khaibar (Ex HMS Arrow) is the fourth of the eight Type-21 Amazon Class Frigates and was acquired by Pakistan Navy from the UK in early 90s.
PNS Madadgar is a ‘Logistic Support Provider’ vessel. It is a Small Tanker cum Utility Ship (STUS), with an overall length 47.20 metres, beam of 11 metres, and can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.
The Ship was indigenously built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Pakistan, and was commissioned in Pakistan Navy on July 19, 2011. The 1600-tonne twin screw utility ship is designed for multi-purpose roles and operations at high seas and has been optimised for provision of logistic support to coastal stations, replenishment of surface ships at anchor/adrift/at harbor and towing operations.
PNS Rah Naward (Ex-Prince William) was commissioned in 2010 at Hull UK. The ship, being the first ever Tall Ship of PN, provides a unique opportunity for understanding the essence of teamwork and leadership. Sail training provides an unconventional yet an extremely effective way of building many useful skills which can prove highly beneficial ashore and at sea.
PMSS Zhob, named after a river in Balochistan province, is a Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV), indigenously built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. PMSS Zhobis one of the lead ships of HINGOL Class MPVs 6HT (600 tonnes Maritime Patrol Vessel). The ship has been optimised for maritime policing, EEZ patrolling and SAR roles, enabling quick response, optimum presence and reduce turn-around times. It has an overall length 68.5 metres, beam of 11 metres and can achieve a maximum speed of 27 knots.
The officers and men of the visiting Pankstan Navy ‘Task Group’ will hold professional discussions and interactions with their counterparts from Qatar Navy.