INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
32 ton BP Tugboat handed over to Pakistan NavyISLAMABAD: Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW)
Wednesday handed over a 32-ton Bollard Pull (BP) Tug to Pakistan Navy.Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat was the chief
guest at the handing over ceremony held at KSEW in Karachi, which was attended among others by high ranking officials from government,
maximum speed of 12 knots and propelled by 2 x Diesel Engines and same number of Azimuth Thrusters.It is fitted with a very robust fendering
Admiral Kaleem Shaukat said it was indeed a clear manifestation of the vision of Pakistan Navy to pursue self-reliance in the field of ship
construction.He appreciated Ministry of Defence Production and Karachi Shipyard for their valuable contribution towards attaining goal of
self-reliance in the field of ship building.He said the Karachi Shipyard was one of the few public sector industries which made a remarkable
turnaround in last decade and was playing a pivotal role in supporting all components of national maritime sector.He said that inception of
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project had created many opportunities for the growth of local industries, adding the public sector
industries like shipyard should avail this opportunity and help create more jobs and play their role in national development.Earlier MD
KSEW, Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah, in his welcome address, thanked Pakistan Navy and the Ministry of Defence Production for their
continued support.He said that no foreign assistance had been sought for this project as it had been completed with self-sufficiency in all
phases of construction.He briefed about the ongoing shipbuilding and ship-repair activities at KSEW.Presently, he said, the KSEW was
committed to complete these challenging projects on time while meeting all quality standards.
