ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Pakistan Navy on Saturday inducted newly built second T-054 ship in the national fleet during a launching ceremony of the second ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China.
The ceremony was graced by Chief Naval Overseer, China (CNO) Commodore Azfar Humayun as Chief Guest, said a Pakistan Navy press release received here.
Launching ceremony of 2nd Type-054 Class Frigate for #PakNavy held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China. Chief Guest, Cdre Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer) while addressing, highlighted that induction of warship will enhance Pak maritime defence & detterence capibilities(1/2) pic.twitter.com/LEDR4sQdNT
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) January 30, 2021
While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships would significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities.
He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic.
Type-054 Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems.
The ships will be fitted with a range of electronic warfare, air and surface surveillance and acoustic sensors integrated through state of the art Combat Management System.
Pakistan Navy ordered four Type-054A/P Frigates in 2017 where all of the ships are being delivered as per planned schedule.
The occasion of launching ceremony also coincides with the completion of 70 years of Pak-China diplomatic relations built upon historic bonds of friendship and mutual trust.
The ceremony was also attended by various high level Chinese officials including representatives of China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) and HZ Shipyard.