PNS Shamsheer (F252)

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Shamsheer underway in 2022
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Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg Pakistan
NamePNS Shamsheer
Namesake Shamshir (Lit. Sabre )
Builder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard Co. in China
Laid down13 July 2007
Launched31 October 2008 [1]
Sponsored by Adm. Noman Bashir [2]
Commissioned19/20 December 2009 [3]
In service2009–present
Homeport Karachi Naval Base
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and type F-22P Zulfiquar-class frigate
Displacement
  • 2,500 tonnes (standard) [4]
  • 3,144 tonnes (full load) [5]
Length123.2 m (404 ft 2 in)
Beam13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
Draught3.76 m (12 ft 4 in)
Propulsion
  • CODAD (Combined Diesel and Diesel)
  • 2 × Tognum MTU 12V 1163 TB 83 at 10.5 MW
  • 2 × MTU cruise diesels at 6.6 MW
Speed29 kn (54 km/h) maximum
Range4,000 nmi (7,400 km)
Complement215, 15 officers and 200 enlists.
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
Aircraft carried1 × Harbin Z-9EC ASW helicopter
Aviation facilities Flight deck and enclosed hangar

PNS Shamsheer (FFG-252) is the second F-22P Zulfiquar-class guided missile frigate currently in active service with the Pakistan Navy since her commissioning in 2009. [6]

Operational history

Shamsheer's steel cutting was held at the Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China on 13 July 2007– the official date of her keel laying. [7] She was officially launched on 31 October 2008, completing a number of sea trials in China. [2] On 19 December 2009, she was commissioned in the Pakistan Navy in China, with Adm. Numan Bashir, then-Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), sponsoring and overseeing the commissioning of the ship from China. [2]

She is the namesake of Shamsheer, which means Sword and is a special type of sabre with a 5–15° curve from top to tip. [8] Upon commissioning, she embarked on a long journey from Shanghai, China to Karachi, Sindh, and later paying a four-day state visit to Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. [8]

On 23 January 2010, Shamsheer reported to her home base, Naval Base Karachi. [9] Upon her arrival at the Naval Base, a celebrating reception was held at the deck of the Shamsheer, attended by Chinese Vice Admiral Tian Zhong and Vice-Admiral Asif Sandila, Vice Chief of Naval Staff. [10]

In 2014, Shamsheer visited Port Klang for a goodwill visit, with a passing exercise planned with the Royal Malaysian Navy. [11]

In 2015, Shamsheer was deployed in the Indian Ocean where she was deployed in Yemen to participate in evacuating the foreign and Pakistani nationals from Yemen after the civil war ensued. [12]

In February 2018, Shamsheer provided medical assistance to Iranian fishermen "in the open sea". [13]

As of 2019, Shamsheer is deployed in Persian Gulf as part of the regional maritime security patrol, paying visits in Oman, Bahrain, and Iran. [14] [15] [16] In March 2022, a flotilla of Pakistan Navy warships including Shamsheer visited the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2022) at Hamad port, organized by Qatar Armed Forces. In April 2022, Shamsheer visited Port Mina Salman, Bahrain. [17]

In October 2022, two personnel were injured while working at the forecastle after Shamsheer entered rough seas while en route to South Korea before attending the annual Japanese fleet review. The ship sent a Distress signal to the Philippines after which it anchored at Santa Ana port from where NOLCOM forces transported the injured personnel to a Hospital. [18]

PNS Shamsheer was deployed in the Red sea because of the attacks made on international ships and vessels by the Houthi Rebels of Yemen Starting from late 2023, following the Israel - Hamas war . [19] [20]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 APP (20 December 2009). "Another F-22P frigate inducted into navy". DAWN.COM. Dawn Newspaper. Dawn. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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  4. ↑ F 2 2 P Frigate Archived 2009-06-02 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ http://www.navy.lk | Commanding Officer of Pakistan Navy Ship 'Zulfiquar' calls on Commander of the Navy Archived 2011-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
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  8. 1 2 "Pakistan Navy ship due in Sri Lanka today on 4-day visit". DAWN.COM. Dawn. Dawn. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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  10. ↑ "Sino-pak friendship: Navy celebrates 60th anniversary". The Express Tribune. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  11. ↑ "PNS Shamsheer visit Port Klang, Malaysia".
  12. ↑ Shahid, PN, Captain Tanveer. "Carrying National Ethos and Goodwill across Oceans". www.hilal.gov.pk. Hilal. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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  14. ↑ "PNS Shamsheer provides medical assistance to Iranian vessel" . Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  15. ↑ "PNS Shamsheer visits Port Sultan Qaboos, Oman". The Nation. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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  17. ↑ "Pakistan Navy's frigate PNS Shamsheer visits Bahrain".
  18. ↑ "Philippine Navy Provides Medical Assistance". PakStrategic.com. 25 October 2022.
  19. ↑ "Pakistan deploys warships in Arabian Sea following 'maritime incidents'".
  20. ↑ "Pakistan deploys warships in Arabian Sea following recent Houthi attacks". Arab News .
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