[🇵🇰] Ship Building

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Midget Submarines

This type of Mini Submarine can be used for various purposes like attacking enemy units in harbour with Frogmen/Chariots, at sea with torpedos, at shore installations by commandos etc. Other uses include mine laying, defensive barrier in shallow waters, advance pickets duties, intelligence gathering etc.

Fast Attack Craft (Missile)

Construction of Fast Attack Craft, FAC(M) No 4, was started on 09 Dec 2016 with steel cutting and subsequently keel laying was performed on 30 Mar 2017.

This ship is a state of the art, multi mission corvette having a length and breadth of 63 m and 8.8 m, respectively. The design draught of the ship is 2.46 m and displacement of 560 tons. The ship has maximum speed of 30 knots and a range of 1000 Nautical Miles. This ship is propelled by 04 Diesel Engines, 04 Propulsion Shafts with Fixed Pitch Propellers. The ship carries surface to surface missiles, 25 mm gun, CIWS, surface search and tracking radars. It has a stealthier design with state of the art combat system. The third vessel is an improved version compared to earlier vessels and will carry indigenous weapon system. The ship is being built under Chinese Classification Society Rules.

Maritime Patrol Vessels

KS&EW is indigenously constructing two Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPVs) for PMSA of 600 and 1500 tons displacement. The 600 tons MPV was launched on 05 Dec 2017 and is scheduled to be delivered by April 2018 while the 1500 tons MPV will be completed by February 2019.

These MPVs will have the capability to operate independently or as part of a composite force in coastal and deep sea areas. MPVs will be utilized for different roles including Maritime Security Operations, Patrolling and Policing Operations against Asymmetric Threats, Surveillance of EEZ, Pollution Control, Disaster Relief and Intelligence gathering.

600 Tons MPV is 68 m long and has a maximum breath of 8.7 m. Propelled by four engines, the vessel has a top speed of 27 Knots while 1500 Tons MPV is 95 m long and has a maximum breath of 11 m. Propelled by two engines, the vessel has a top speed of 26 Knots.

 

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The Pakistan Navy (PN) Dockyard,

The Pakistan Navy (PN) Dockyard, since its inception in 1952, has been undertaking repair works, modernisation and rebuild of Pakistan Navy Ships, Submarines and Crafts.

Pakistan Navy Dockyard is providing technical assistance, rebuild and repair of a wide range and diversity of equipment of PN Fleet and has undertaken fleet modernisation and up gradation programmes with success.

PN Dockyard has developed the capability to undertake ambitious and indigenous construction projects like the production of Missiles Boats, Mines Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV) and AGOSTA 90-B Submarine.

It was engaged in more than a billion dollar project of MODP for construction of Agosta 90-B submarines with the help of France. Submarine Construction in Pakistan Navy is a continuation of the naval construction efforts, which started in Pakistan Navy Dockyard in 1971 for self-reliance and indigenisation.

It includes construction of floating docks, missile boats, X-Craft submarines and MCMVs. PN Dockyard had 30 years of repair & maintenance experience of DAPHNE and AGOSTA 70 submarines prior undertaking Meta construction project of AGOSTA-90B submarines in 1994.

 

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Pakistan Navy indigenously built 17,000-tonne fleet tanker

"PNS Moawin can transport two helicopters," it said, adding that the ship can also provide overseas support during any humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

 

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MV Hetian was the first cargo ship built by Pakistan in 1978 for China. The ship could carry 13000 tons of cargo.
Pakistan built about 20 cargo ships for China between 1978 and 1992.

Able to carry 18000 tons of cargo and 151 meters long, the MV Islamabad is the largest ship made is Pakistan.

 

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Steel Cutting Ceremony of 16 T Bollard Pull Pusher Tugs being built for Pakistan Navy, was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on 10 Oct, 2019. Commander Coast Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani HI(M) graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Corporate Sector and KS&EW.

The Tug has an overall length of 21 meters with a displacement of 255 tons. It has maximum speed of 10 knots and propelled by 2 Diesel Engines. It is fitted with a very robust fendering arrangement for all round tugging operations. It has also a unique fendering below waterline to ensure safe movements of submarines.

On the occasion, the Honorable Chief Guest said that it is indeed a loud manifestation of indigenization policy being pursued by MoDP. He appreciated Karachi Shipyard for their valuable contribution towards attaining goal of self-reliance in the field of ship building. He highlighted an important segment of marine industry i.e. fishing industry and said that KS&EW has full capacity to construct modern fishing trawlers / boats and urged provincial governments to revamp this area through potential of this solitary shipyard of the country. .

Earlier MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Ather Saleem SI(M) in his welcome address thanked Pakistan Navy and MoDP for their continued support. He said that in the past KS&EW has already constructed various tugs ranging from 10 to 40 Tons Bollard Pull capacities. He highlighted that in parallel to the Ship Repair and Gen. Engineering activities, various shipbuilding projects including 1500 Tons Maritime Patrol Vessel for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Fast Attack Craft (Missile) No. 4 for PN and Bridge Erection Boats for Pakistan Army are being executed. Preparation of mega projects of construction of 4 submarines and 2 MILGEM Class Corvettes for Pakistan Navy are being made. He assured that KS&EW is committed to complete these challenging projects on time, meeting international quality standards

 

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Pakistan Navy launches indigenously-designed FAC (M)-4 at Karachi Shipyard event

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The Navy held the launching ceremony of Pakistan's first indigenously-designed Fast Attack Craft (Missile) — or FAC (M)-4 — at the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) in the metropolis' West Wharf, the director-general of the Navy's public relations said in a statement issued Wednesday.

According to the Navy's statement, Defence Production Minister Zubaida Jalal was the event's chief guest.

A state-of-the-art, multi-mission vessel, the FAC (M)-4 is 63-metre long and has a displacement of over 560 tons. It is propelled by four shafts, has 30-knot speed, and will be equipped with indigenously-developed, anti-ship missiles and sensors.

The vessel has been indigenously-designed by Maritime Technologies Complex (MTC), the statement added.

Addressing the event, Jalal, the defence minister, congratulated the Pakistan Navy, MTC, and the KS&EW for the remarkable achievement towards the national goal of indigenisation and self-reliance.

She said the KS&EW is one of the few public sector industries, which have made remarkable turnaround in the last decade and transformed into a sustainable profit generating entity of the Ministry of Defence Production.

Jalal added that in view of future economic growth of the country, the ministry is vigorously pursuing establishment of new shipyards.

She noted that this Missile Craft will effectively safeguard the sea frontiers of the country.

Earlier, KS&EW Managing Director Rear Admiral Ather Saleem thanked the MoDP and the Pakistan Navy for their continued support.

He added that during the recent years, the KS&EW has completed various projects at par with international quality standards. As a result, the Pakistan Navy has reposed its confidence in the Karachi Shipyard by awarding construction contracts for MILGEM Class ships, HANGOR class submarines, and Bollard Tugs.

Construction of both Tugs has commenced while preparations for construction of MILGEM Class ships and HANGOR class submarines are progressing as per plan, he said, assuring at the same time that the KS&EW is committed to complete all these challenging projects on time, within allocated budget, and while meeting international quality standard.

The ceremony was attended by large number high ranking officials and dignitaries from federal and provisional governments, the Pakistan Navy, and KS&EW.

 

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Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited
IMS Certified

Since 1957

Karachi Shipyard can rightly be called “the major heavy mechanical engineering industry of Pakistan”. Although Karachi Shipyard is mainly designed for shipbuilding, however, its role in support of industry and developmental engineering is prominent. It has a long record of service to industry and during slump in the shipbuilding industry, has promoted further diversification of its general engineering activities.

Major areas of business are:

• Sugar plants / machinery
• Overhead Cranes (up to 100 tons capacity)
• Industrial boilers and pressure vessels
• Cement plants
• Flood light and wind turbine towers
• Equipment for petroleum and petrochemical industry
• Drilling rigs
• Structures for power plants
• Barrage Gates

Karachi Shipyard has extensive experience and expertise in manufacturing of boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with international quality standards. So far Karachi Shipyard has manufactured more than 100 boilers up to 80 tons per hour steam generating capacity.

 

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Pakistan Marines have received two Military Assault Boats (MABs) produced at PN Dockyard with transfer of technology from Polish company Techno Marine. These boats, with displacement of 12 Tons, will be used in Sircreek for patrolling duties.

 

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Balochistan will give 750 acres land in Pasni for shipyard’s construction

The Balochistan cabinet on Friday approved allotment of 750 acres of land to the Ministry of Defence Production for construction of a shipyard in Pasni city of Gwadar district.

The Balochistan government will allot the land to the ministry for construction of the shipyard on the of basis 30% equity. The provincial share will be 20-30% in the project.

“Around 10,000 jobs will be created in the shipyard, which would help in providing jobs to Balochistan’s youths,” Liaquat Ali Shahwani, spokesman for the Balochistan government, said.

The cabinet meeting, which continued for around eight hours, discussed about 50 agenda points. The cabinet reviewed the proposed amendment in the Local Government Act, 2010, and decided that the proposed amendment would be introduced after giving it final shape before holding of next local bodies election in Balochistan.

 

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The Pakistan Navy (PN) Dockyard, since its inception in 1952, has been undertaking repair works, modernisation and rebuild of Pakistan Navy Ships, Submarines and Crafts.

Pakistan Navy Dockyard is providing technical assistance, rebuild and repair of a wide range and diversity of equipment of PN Fleet and has undertaken fleet modernisation and up gradation programmes with success.

PN Dockyard has developed the capability to undertake ambitious and indigenous construction projects like the production of Missiles Boats, Mines Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV) and AGOSTA 90-B Submarine.

It was engaged in more than a billion dollar project of MODP for construction of Agosta 90-B submarines with the help of France. Submarine Construction in Pakistan Navy is a continuation of the naval construction efforts, which started in Pakistan Navy Dockyard in 1971 for self-reliance and indigenisation. It includes construction of floating docks, missile boats, X-Craft submarines and MCMVs.

PN Dockyard had 30 years of repair & maintenance experience of DAPHNE and AGOSTA 70 submarines prior undertaking Meta construction project of AGOSTA-90B submarines in 1994.

 

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Director General Public Relations -

KS & EW BUILDING INDIGENOUS PLATFORMS FOR PAKISTAN NAVY.

The contract signing ceremony of indigenously designed Gun Boat and Tugs was held at Ministry of Defence Production. The Managing Director Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW), Rear Admiral Ather Saleem and Director General Munitions Production, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Qaiser Janjua signed the contracts. Maj General Akif Iqbal, Additional Secretary Defence Production and Rear Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) were also present at the occasion.

The Gun Boat possessing stealth features, armor protection and capable of achieving high speed will be indigenously designed by Pakistan Navy, while its construction will be undertaken by KS&EW. Additionally, 02 x Tugs equipped with state of the art machinery, adept to operate in rough weather and capable to conductsalvage operations will also be constructed.

Speaking at the occasion, MD KS&EW highlighted that projects are manifestation of indigenization and self-sufficiency in defence ship building. He also underlined that presentlyvarious vessels are under construction at KS&EW including MILGEM Corvette, Fast Attack Craft (Missile) and tugs for Pakistan Navy and Maritime Patrol Vessel for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. Director General Munitions Production appreciated the management and workforce of KS&EW for ensuring successful and timely delivery of vessels in the past while ensuring highest quality international standards.

 

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Pakistan begins manufacture of indigenous Missile Boat

1 May 1998

Pakistan, on 30 April 1998, started construction of its first naval craft fitted with short-range missiles at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW). The missile craft would be able to carry C-802 type missile and can hit target up to 150 kilometres away. The craft is set to cost Rs. 824 million (US $18.51m), far less than the price of 80 million dollars on the international market for a similar craft.

Secretary Defence Lt. Gen. (Retd) Iftikhar Ali Khan performed the keel laying at a simple ceremony here at KSEW on Thursday, 30 April 1998. He said that missile boat is a special purpose naval craft and Pakistan Navy has an appreciable demand for such crafts and other warships, required to defend maritime frontiers. He said KSEW is a national asset and Ministry of Defence will not allow its failure and assist Shipyard to come out of difficult period. He urged KSEW workers to refrain from strikes and sit-ins and work with dedication and patience, helping the institution to overcome any crisis.

Gen. Iftikhar Ali Khan said though Pakistan is a maritime nation but the share of Pakistani shipping companies in country's imports and exports is less than 10 per cent. 'As a defence planner I feel that it is of paramount importance that expansion and modernisation of country's port and shipping sector be undertaken on war footing', Gen. Khan said.

Earlier, KSEW Managing Director, Rear Admiral Javed Iftikhar in his welcome address said that 200 tons craft will carry two sets of Chinese built C-802 type surface-to-surface missile systems covering a range of more than 150 kilometres. He said the sophisticated craft has the capability to keep enemy away from Pakistan' seas and can defend itself from air attacks with the help of its radar controlled guns and electronic jammer. He said engineers of Pakistan Navy have designed and developed this craft and was later successfully verified through model testing. He pointed out that Pakistan Navy has already ordered for 36 tons bollard pull tug and pressure hull construction work of the Agosta 90-B submarine.

Admiral Iftikhar said during the last 40 year KSEW has built more than 430 different types of vessels, including cargo ships, bulk carriers, tugs, dredgers, pilot boats, hopper barges, etc for Pakistan, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bangladesh.

 

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Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited ( KSEW ) Expansion............................

The new dry dock is large enough to handle the Chinese designed Type-039A/B submarines. Includes material © CNES 2020, Distribution Airbus DS all rights reserved / PLEIADES satellite imagery | Acquired through ShadowBreak Intl


06 Oct 2020

 

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The keel Laying Ceremony of the second HANGOR Class Submarine