Two Pakistani naval ships here

Sri Lanka Navy personnel welcoming Pakistani Navy personnel who arrived in the two ships

Two Pakistani naval ships PNS Shamsheer and PNS Nasr, arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday.

They were returning from China after participating in Brunei Fleet Review 2011 with Mission Commander Commodre Muhammad Amjad. They were welcomed by the Navy. The Mission Commander and the ships’ Commanding Officers called on Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters.

They held discussions on matters of bilateral relations and mutual interests. Mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion.

PNS Shamsheer is a guided missile frigate with a displacement of 3,143.9 tons. It is 123 metres in length and carries a complement of 28 officers and 215 sailors. The ship is commanded by Captain Ahmed Farooq. PNS Nasr is a fleet oil tanker with a displacement of 21,850.7 tons.

It is 170.45 metres in length and carries a complement of 23 officers and 296 sailors. The ship is commanded by Captain Ovais Hyder.