
The newest warship of the Pakistani Navy PNS Hunain sailed southbound through Istanbul on 5th August 2024. This is the first time that the vessel passed through Istanbul. This is her delivery voyage to Pakistan.
The Pakistani OPV was built in Damen Shipyard, in Galati Romania, The 2300 tonnes vessel has a length of 90 meters and a beam of 14,4 meters.
These vessels will be able to perform a variety of maritime operations and can transport both a helicopter and a UAV. The ship can launch two high-speed RHIBs of 11.5 meters and 6.5 meters simultaneously and also can accommodate two 20-foot TEUs for mission-based operations.
The first two vessels of this class, PNS Yarmook and PNS Tabuk were delivered in 2020.
