Pakistan ship on a goodwill visit
Pakistan naval ship Azmat is visiting Sri Lanka from May 28 to 31 on
her maiden voyage to Pakistan after its commissioning in China.
Azmat is a missile fitted Fast Attack Craft FAC (M) and the first
ship of the Azmat Class FAC (M)s. The FAC (M) Project encompasses
construction of two such vessels, first one at Xingang Shipyard, China
while the second at Karachi Shipyard &; Engineering Works (KS &EW) in
collaboration with M/s China Shipbuilding & Offshore International
Company, Limited (CSOC) on Transfer of Technology basis.
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Pakistan Naval Ship Azmat |
The keel of PNS Azmat was laid on March 1,2011 and the ship was
subsequently launched on September 20,2011 and was commissioned on April
23,2012. The shape of main hull and superstructure of PNS Azmat has been
designed on contemporary stealth design concept.
The ship is propelled by fourl diesel engines and is capable of
attaining 30 knots of speed with excellent maneuverability. The ship is
equipped with state of the art weapons and sensors and command and
control system.
The Ship Azmat has eight officers and 60 CPOs Sailors along with the
Commander Ahmed Hussain. Pakistan Navy Ship Azmat has visited other
regional countries Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia before arriving in Sri
Lanka as a part of the visit.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military
ties. As part of goodwill, Pakistan Naval ships frequently pay port
visits to Sri Lanka. These visits further strengthen the existing strong
relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Such interactions also
demonstrate both navies’ resolve to contribute towards achieving a more
secure and conducive maritime environment which is essential for the
regional peace, prosperity and harmony.
Since independence, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have consistently
maintained close, cordial and mutually supportive relations especially
in the field of defense. |
