CONSTANTA: The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), PNS Hunain, at Constanta Port in Romania, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), this vessel is the third OPV in the overall project.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chief of the Defence Staff of Romania General Gheorghita Vlad and Chief of Romanian Navy Vice Admiral Mihai Panait were also present.
The newly commissioned, PNS Hunain is a multi-role, ultra-fast warship equipped with terminal defense systems as well as advanced electronic warfare, anti-ship and anti-air warfare capabilities.
The ship is also capable of embarking multirole helicopters and can operate independently.
While addressing the ceremony, the Chief of the Naval Staff said the induction of the ship will further enhance Pakistan Navy’s maritime security capabilities.
He commended the exceptional professionalism and dedication of DAMEN Shipyard and expressed confidence in prospects of future cooperation in delivering cutting edge technologies to Pakistan Navy.
