A ceremony to induct link Pakistan Navy’sindigenously designed and constructed Fast Attack Craft Missile FAC (M) PNSHAIBAT and third 16 Ton Bollard Pull Tug PNT GOGA was held at Karachi.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi attended the eventas chief guest.
PNS HAIBAT is the first land mark project indigenously designed by MaritimeTechnologies Complex and constructed by KS&EW without any foreign technicalassistance, DGPR Navy link said in astatement.
Speaking on the occasion, the naval chief underlined that commissioning ofPNS HAIBAT ushers a new chapter in indigenous design and construction thathas been further matured with time.
He emphasized that in context of overall security paradigm of the region,PNS HAIBAT will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond maritimechallenges to ensure seaward defence and maintain peace & stability inIndian Ocean Region.
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Chief of the Naval Staff commended the concerted efforts put in by KS&EW,MTC and Pakistan Navy link for the land markachievement.
Earlier Managing Director KS&EW, Rear Admiral Athar Saleem underscored thatMissile Craft PNS HAIBAT being a multi mission capable platform willbolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defence capabilities. He added thatinduction of PNT GOGA is also a milestone which will strengthen theindigenous ship construction capabilities.
The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, officials from federaland provincial governments Pakistan Navy linkKS&EW.
