Pak Navy inducts Backhoe Dredger RAH KUSHA, Split Hoper Barges TARSEEL

KARACHI, March 15 (APP):Induction ceremony of Backhoe Dredger RAH KUSHA and Split Hoper Barges TARSEEL-1 & 2 built for Pakistan Navy
at Tianjin Shipyard, China was held at PN Dockyard, Karachi on Thursday.
Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, Vice Chief of the naval Staff graced the occasion as chief guest, said a statement issued by directorate of public relations of Pakistan Navy.
The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials and dignitaries from China, Pakistan Navy and Corporate Sector.
With the induction of this new dredger BD RAH KUSHA and its two hopper barges SHB TARSEEL 1 & 2, dredging capability
of Pakistan Navy will enhance further.
BHYD RAH KUSHA, due to its unique design and functioning methodology, can dredge in proximity of jetties and berths
where other conventional dredging means are less effective.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff stated that Pakistan’s sea trade routes and Maritime zones
were the life lines for country’s economy and needed to be guarded at all costs.
He said that Pakistan’s ports and harbor are the gateway to this economic line and the need to keep them functional at
all times mandated a strong navy.
He said that induction of Bachkhoe Dredger RAH KUSHA fulfilled an essential requirement of PN and would meet the
objectives set forth for it.
The chief guest said that this induction was yet another manifestation of Pak-China bilateral defence cooperation, which
was unparalleled and had always lived up to the expectations. He also congratulated and commended all stakeholders for
their dedication and relentless efforts in making the project a resounding success.