Pakistan Navy has commissioned its Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS YAMAMA at Constanta Port in Romania.

Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He handed over the traditional Command Scroll to Commanding Officer of PNS YAMAMA.  

Addressing the ceremony, Muhammad Faisal Abbasi emphasized the significance of this project and highlighted the additional set of capabilities that PNS YAMAMA brings to Pakistan Navy's sphere of operations. 

He further said that these platforms are designed to enhance full spectrum of Navy's maritime operations.

Muhammad Faisal Abbasi commended the exceptional professionalism and dedication of DAMEN Shipyards and expressed confidence in the prospects of future cooperation in delivering cutting-edge technologies to Pakistan Navy.

PNS YAMAMA is the final vessel of OPV Batch II constructed at DAMEN Shipyards, Galati, Romania.

The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic warfare, 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, thereby safeguarding Pakistan's maritime interests.

Earlier, Pakistan Navy inducted first ship of OPV Batch II into its fleet on 6 September this year.