BEIJING: The launching ceremony of 054 frigate ship, built-in China for the Pakistan Navy, was held at the neighboring country’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard on Sunday.
According to the Pakistan Navy’s Spokesperson, Commodore Azfar Humayun of Pakistan Navy was the chief guest at the ceremony.
The Spokesperson further said the ship is the state-of-the-art frigate equipped with all kinds of advanced technology, military equipment, weapons, and sensors.
He said the ship’s inclusion in the Pakistan Navy’s fleet will further improve efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.
Technologically advance platform fitted with latest Surface, Subsurface, Anti-air weapons, Combat Management System & Sensors will strengthen PN' combat capability & maintain peace & stability. The CG acknowledged support of Chinese Shipyard & CSTC despite Covid-19.(2/2)
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) August 23, 2020
Speaking on the occasion, Commodore Azfar Humayun said timely completion of the project despite the global pandemic situation is a vindication of the shipyard’s professional capabilities.
In 2017, Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery of two Type 054 A/P frigates. An additional contract for two more ships was announced in June 2018. The keel laying for the second vessel took place in March this year.
Steel cutting for the final two ships took place in November last year. All four units are set to be built in China and delivered to Pakistan by 2021.
The Type 054A is a multi-role frigate and has a length of 134 meters, a beam of 16 meters for a displacement of 4,000 tons.
They have a crew complement of 165 sailors and are fitted with a PJ26 76mm main gun, eight C803 anti-ship missiles and torpedo launchers.
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