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KS & EW BUILDING INDIGENOUS PLATFORMS FOR PAKISTAN NAVY.



The contract signing ceremony of indigenously designed Gun Boat and Tugs was held at Ministry of Defence Production. The Managing Director Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW), Rear Admiral Ather Saleem and Director General Munitions Production, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Qaiser Janjua signed the contracts. Maj General Akif Iqbal, Additional Secretary Defence Production and Rear Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) were also present at the occasion.

The Gun Boat possessing stealth features, armor protection and capable of achieving high speed will be indigenously designed by Pakistan Navy, while its construction will be undertaken by KS&EW. Additionally, 02 x Tugs equipped with state of the art machinery, adept to operate in rough weather and capable to conductsalvage operations will also be constructed.

Speaking at the occasion, MD KS&EW highlighted that projects are manifestation of indigenization and self-sufficiency in defence ship building. He also underlined that presentlyvarious vessels are under construction at KS&EW including MILGEM Corvette, Fast Attack Craft (Missile) and tugs for Pakistan Navy and Maritime Patrol Vessel for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. Director General Munitions Production appreciated the management and workforce of KS&EW for ensuring successful and timely delivery of vessels in the past while ensuring highest quality international standards.

 

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Shipbuilding Companies in the World in 2020

By Olen T. Pena


The shipbuilding industry is recognised as one of the most profitable industries in the world. In spite of the financial slump which we are suffering, there are constantly many innovations in the shipbuilding sector, which has allowed one to stay on top of their competitive arena. Ships are one of the key mode of transportation for the countries around the world which can allow them to be an integral part of the development of nations. In this article, we are going to be learning about the best shipbuilding companies as of 2020.


Hyundai Heavy Industry

Hyundai has proven to be the best shipbuilding sector in the industry. It is based in Ulsan, South Korea which has the established a record for itself. It has till date modelled over 1428 ships of various shapes and sizes.


Daewoo Shipbuilding

Daewoo shipbuilding is one of the giants in shipbuilding, they are located in Okpo and known for its sustainable giant ships. They are already looking into the future of delivery which is much talked about. They have till date modelled over 834 ships with the shipyard of 68,284,087 GT
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Samsung Heavy Industry

Samsung Heavy Industry is also one of the top three companies in the world which specialised in vessels like the LNG, FPSO. The tonnage of the production till date has been around 58,082,349, which is for about 785 ships from its existence.

Hyundai Samho

Hyundai Samho is located in Yeongam, which has a production capacity of the approximately 40 vessels. The Gross tonnage production to date is 28,414,515 GT which includes the likes of 372 ships.


Mitsubishi Heavy Industry

Mitsubishi is ranked the top shipbuilding industry in the world as it specialises in commercial vessels which include things like an oil tanker, cruise ships. The total gross production tonnage till date is set at 19,506,548 GT, which includes the likes of 315 ships.

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding

Tsuneishi is the leading shipbuilding company in Japan which specialises in building the medium-sized bulk carrier ships. The gross tonnage production till date includes 492 ships to 17,824,038 GT.


Oshima Shipbuilding

Oshima Shipbuilding is another bulk carrier shipbuilding company which has a gross tonnage of over 16,983,004 which includes the likes of 539 ships.

Hyundai Mipo

Hyundai Mipo is one of the most versatile product in terms of the conventional and specialised vessel, Hyundai Mipos is well known for the same as they deliver mid-size chemical tanker with a Panamax container ship. The gross tonnage of the production till date includes 618 ships.

Imbari Shipbuilding

Imbari Shipbuilding is one of the first vehicle carriers which delivered VLCC of the 300,000 DW. The gross tonnage production to date is 15,692,687 GT which includes the likes of 393 ships.

 

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Pakistan begins manufacture of indigenous Missile Boat

1 May 1998

Pakistan, on 30 April 1998, started construction of its first naval craft fitted with short-range missiles at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW). The missile craft would be able to carry C-802 type missile and can hit target up to 150 kilometres away. The craft is set to cost Rs. 824 million (US $18.51m), far less than the price of 80 million dollars on the international market for a similar craft.

Secretary Defence Lt. Gen. (Retd) Iftikhar Ali Khan performed the keel laying at a simple ceremony here at KSEW on Thursday, 30 April 1998. He said that missile boat is a special purpose naval craft and Pakistan Navy has an appreciable demand for such crafts and other warships, required to defend maritime frontiers. He said KSEW is a national asset and Ministry of Defence will not allow its failure and assist Shipyard to come out of difficult period. He urged KSEW workers to refrain from strikes and sit-ins and work with dedication and patience, helping the institution to overcome any crisis.

Gen. Iftikhar Ali Khan said though Pakistan is a maritime nation but the share of Pakistani shipping companies in country's imports and exports is less than 10 per cent. 'As a defence planner I feel that it is of paramount importance that expansion and modernisation of country's port and shipping sector be undertaken on war footing', Gen. Khan said.

Earlier, KSEW Managing Director, Rear Admiral Javed Iftikhar in his welcome address said that 200 tons craft will carry two sets of Chinese built C-802 type surface-to-surface missile systems covering a range of more than 150 kilometres. He said the sophisticated craft has the capability to keep enemy away from Pakistan' seas and can defend itself from air attacks with the help of its radar controlled guns and electronic jammer. He said engineers of Pakistan Navy have designed and developed this craft and was later successfully verified through model testing. He pointed out that Pakistan Navy has already ordered for 36 tons bollard pull tug and pressure hull construction work of the Agosta 90-B submarine.

Admiral Iftikhar said during the last 40 year KSEW has built more than 430 different types of vessels, including cargo ships, bulk carriers, tugs, dredgers, pilot boats, hopper barges, etc for Pakistan, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bangladesh.

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Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited ( KSEW ) Expansion............................

The new dry dock is large enough to handle the Chinese designed Type-039A/B submarines. Includes material © CNES 2020, Distribution Airbus DS all rights reserved / PLEIADES satellite imagery | Acquired through ShadowBreak Intl


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Karachi Shipyard launches first Pakistani Missile craft built with Chinese help for the Pakistan Navy

27 March 1999

KARACHI: Pakistan launched on Friday, 26 March 1999, its first missile craft built at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) with Chinese technical assistance. The Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Fasih Bokhari launched the "Shujaat-2" fast attack missile craft in Karachi, and thanked China for providing the necessary design and equipment support to the venture. This is the first missile craft built at KSEW, the sources said.

Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Fasih said that the port, shipping, shipyard and navy noted that KSEW had great potential for the maritime defence and industrial sectors of Pakistan. Its optimum utilization could usher socio-economic benefits to the country. Despite limited resources the Pakistan Navy was pondering upon occupying major segment of the shipyard's potential through award of orders for new vessels and craft, he said.

He described the launching of this missile craft a new dimension in the expertise of KSEW and said assistance of time tested friend China in providing necessary design and equipment support is praise-worthy and we look forward to their continued support in future also.

He added that KSEW was the only support available in the country to give strength to these four pillars.

Earlier in his welcome address Rear Admiral (Retd.) Javed Iftikhar, the Managing Director of the KSEW, said that the shipyard had constructed and supplied a number of naval support vessels like tugs, coastal tankers, towed away barges, floating dock and pontoons.

The launching of the missile craft has taken this strategic national industry into the domain of warship construction, MD KSEW said adding that such projects help in developing a culture of discipline, commitment and high organizational performance.

 

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Pakistan to build four frigates with help from China

Karachi, Apr 12, 2000 : The Pakistan navy has placed orders with the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) for four frigates which will be built under a joint venture with China, press reports said today.

"The government of Pakistan has in principle agreed to place the order for the construction of four frigates for the navy", KSEW managing director Rear Admiral Arshad Munir Ahmed was quoted as saying. An agreement was expected to be signed in June.

The Pakistan navy is operating with only ten surface ships and was in need of more vessels to maintain a strategic balance with its arch rival India he said. "The first of the four frigates will be built in China and the remaining three will be constructed in Pakistan", Ahmed said.

The total estimated cost of the four frigates is around 500 million US dollars. A formal contract signing would be held in June, the KSEW managing director said.

 

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Steel cutting ceremony of Bollard Pull Tug being constructed by Pakistan Navy & Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works KS&EW

 

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The existing facilities at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) are not sufficient considering the PNSC’s fleet requirement, growing prospects of Pakistan’s economy, modern era for different category vessels, emerging requirement on the trade route and availability of more competitive services in the region. Deadweight tonnage of the biggest Aframax Tanker Quetta in current PNSC’s fleet is 107,215. Whereas, KS&EW has 2 Graving Docks with limited capacity (i.e. capacity of one dock is 18000 and other’s 26000 DWT) and 3 Shipbuilding Berths with miscellaneous capacity (i.e. capacity of one berth is 6000 DWT, second is of 15000 DWT and third is of 26000 DWT).

 

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Keel laying Ceremony of 48 Ton Bollard Pull Tug being built for Pakistan Navy held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW).


Keel laying Ceremony of 48 Ton Bollard Pull Tug being built for Pakistan Navy held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Projects) Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad HI(M), graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The vessel has an overall length of 25 m with a displacement of 510 tons. It has a maximum speed of 12 knots and propelled by 2 x diesel engines with azimuth drive propulsion system with automated integrated machinery and tug handling system. This tug is equipped with 02 x Diesel Generators, a diesel driven Fire pump. Navigational radar, firefighting system, deck crane, Sewerage Treatment Plant and towing arrangements.

The fendering arrangement is very robust and has been especially designed to suit PN requirement with all around tugging operations. The power to size ratio of this tug will be least among the tugs available in PN inventory, providing excellent maneuverability during tugging operations.

On the occasion, the Chief Guest expressed that it is a matter of pride to witness the Keel Laying of 48 T Bollard Pull Tug in Karachi Shipyard in collaboration with M/s TOR Group Turkey. He added that it is a historic occasion as Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard & M/s TOR Group of Turkey have joined hands for construction of this vessel.

Chief Guest appreciated the performance of KS&EW and mentioned that indigenization is at the forefront of our policy and in this context it is a very convincing to see this state of the art tug to be built in country to-date. The ceremony was attended by representative of M/s TOR Group and other high ranking officials from GoP, PN and KS&EW.

 

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Gadani ship breaking yard.:
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A 12,860 TDW cargo vessel S.S. Al-Abbas was the first ship built by KS&EW for Muhammadi Steamship Company Limited, Pakistan.