Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan Navy has commissioned its Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), PNS Yamama, at Constanta Port, Romania.
According to a press release issued by Directorate General Public Relations of Pak Navy on Wednesday, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and handed over the traditional Command Scroll to Commanding Officer of PNS Yamama.
Deputy Fleet Commander of Romanian Navy, Rear Admiral (UH) Marian Ciobotaru, and the Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania, Mr Arshad Jaan Pathan, were also present on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony, Chief Guest 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 stated that these platforms are designed to enhance full spectrum of Navy’s maritime operations.
Earlier this year, Pakistan Navy inducted first ship of OPV Batch II into its fleet on 6 September 2024.