Pakistan Navy inducts fast-track missile craft into fleet

Karachi: The commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s indigenously designed and constructed Fast Attack Craft Missile FAC(M) PNS HAIBAT and the induction ceremony of the third 16 Ton Bollard Pull Tug PNT GOGA were held in Karachi.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.

“PNS HAIBAT is the first landmark project indigenously designed by Maritime Technologies Complex and constructed by KS&EW without any foreign technical assistance”, it said.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest underlined that commissioning of PNS HAIBAT ushers a new chapter in the indigenous design and construction that has been further matured with time.

The Chief of Naval Staff emphasized that in the context of the overall security paradigm of the region, PNS HAIBAT would strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond to maritime challenges to ensure seaward defence and maintain peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region.

Chief of the Naval Staff commended the concerted efforts put in by KS&EW, MTC, and Pakistan Navy for the landmark achievement.

Earlier, Managing Director KS&EW, Rear Admiral Athar Saleem underscored that Missile Craft PNS HAIBAT being a multi-mission capable platform will bolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defence capabilities.

He added that induction of PNT GOGA is also a milestone that will strengthen the indigenous ship construction capabilities.

The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, officials from federal and provincial governments Pakistan Navy and KS&EW.