Fourth offshore patrol vessel arrives

Fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) PNS Yamama arrived in Karachi. The ship is a multipurpose and highly agile medium-sized Offshore Patrol Vessel equipped with a self-protection and terminal defence system, state-of-the-art electronic warfare, and anti-ship and anti-air warfare capabilities.

Additionally, it is capable of embarking a multirole helicopter and can operate independently or as part of a task force for extended durations to execute a variety of missions.

It is the fourth vessel of OPV Batch II constructed and commissioned at DAMEN Shipyards, Galati, Romania. Reception ceremony of PNS YAMAMA was attended by large number of PN Officers and CPOs/Sailors.