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www.paknavy.gov.pk HISTORY OF FORT QASIM

Fort Qasim, originally known concrete bridge stands. This were interconnected by an as Fort Manora, was built by moat and steep cliff on the underground labyrinth of the Talpur rulers of Sindh in other three sides served as tunnels extending all over the 1777 as a defence against the a deterrence for marauding fort and even uptil the old gun attack from sea. The fort, was armies. Additionally all the emplacements in front of PNS located on the promontory concrete entrances to the fort RAHBAR (outer area) and a that formed the western side area were protected by steel section of PNS HIMALAYA. The of the bay. It was judiciously doors with slits for firing and fort may be termed as a marvel placed to defend the entrance protection. Sentry posts and of architecture as nearly all the of Karachi Port. The Fort, which pillboxes existed all around underground structure was garrisoned the Baluchi troops the fort at strategic locations built through solid rock. One of the Mirs was seized by the to counter enemy soldiers of the main features of Britishers on 2nd February 1839. attempting to storm the fort. construction is the Manora Break Water which was Fort Qasim has the typical The most interesting feature of completed on 17 January 1874 characteristics of a fort of the fort is that about two third and inaugurated by the then medieval times. Its outer of the structure is underground Governor of Bombay which landward boundary was which includes magazines, signifies its importance. protected by a moat which shelters and other operational had a drawbridge where a areas. Nearly all these areas

Courtesy: PN History Cell Patron-in-Chief: NAVY June 2019 Vol. 32 Issue 05 Rear Admiral M Arshid Javed SI(M) ABC Certified - Reg # 16(1381) /15-ABC Chief Editor: NEWS Contents Cdr Zakir Hussain Khan TI(M) PN Editor: 02 PN War College 48th Convocation Report Lt Cdr Abdul Hyee Munawar PN Contributions by: Cdr Rashid Nazir Choudhary PN PNS KHAIBAR Visits Bahrain during RMSP Report 05 Deployment Reports by: Cdr Ajmal Hussain PN Launching of Navy’s First Corvette in Report 06 Romania Managing Editor: Lt Cdr Adnan Safdar PN

Launching of PMSA’s Maritime Patrol Vessel Report Creative & Designs 07 Syed Razzaq Hamdani

Pakistan Navy Observes World Environment Day Report Composing: 08 Majid Nawaz

Circulation: 09 Observes World Oceans Day Report Muhammad Safeer, Mehran Masood Photographers: Abdul Jabbar, Dilawar Khan, Tanveer Pakistan Navy Change of Commands Report Ahmed, Babar Shahzad, Syed Waqas Raza, 10 Khuram Javed

Public Relations Directorate (Navy) 11 Bahria University’s 21st Convocation Report Naval Headquarters Islamabad

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The Convocation ceremony South Africa, Sri-Lanka and UAE. environment in the region and of 48th Pakistan Navy Staff international arena in greater Course was held at Pakistan While addressing on the occasion, details. Underscoring the security Navy War College, Lahore. Chief the Naval Chief congratulated the environment in the region vis-a- of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar graduating officers from Pakistan vis recent stand-off, Chief of the Mahmood Abbasi, graced the & Friendly countries and lauded Naval Staff said that in accordance ceremony as Chief Guest and the professional standards of with Government of Pakistan’s conferred Masters Degrees in Pakistan Navy War College. policy to give peace a chance, War Studies (Maritime) to 95 He added that the presence of we have demonstrated restraint. graduates which included 64 sizeable number of graduating He further added that with officers from Pakistan Navy, 03 officers from Friendly countries is unwavering faith in Allah SWT, from Pak Army, 05 from Pakistan indicative of the trust reposed in Pakistan Navy is ever ready to Air Force and 23 officers from our training regime and signifies defend maritime frontiers of our Friendly countries including the deep fraternal bonds of motherland. Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, these countries with Pakistan. Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Chief of the Naval Staff further Libya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Chief of the Naval Staff dilated said that CPEC is the flagship Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, upon the changing geo-strategic project under the ‘Belt and Road CONVOCATION Navy News 03

Initiative’ and Gwadar Port as CPEC’s linchpin promises greater economic spin offs for the country, region and beyond.

Earlier in his welcome address, Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College gave a rundown of the 41 week long course and various professional and academic activities undertaken Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the by the participants. graduating officers from Pakistan & Friendly The ceremony was attended by countries and lauded the professional a large number of distinguished standards of Pakistan Navy War College civilian guests and Senior Officers of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.

04 CONVOCATION Glimpses of 48th Convocation PN War College DEPLOYMENT Navy News 05

Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR meetings, the Commanding the Commanding Officer PNS with embarked AL-43 helicopter, Officer, conveyed sincere regards KHAIBAR apprised that Pakistan visited Port Mina Salman of from Admiral Zafar Mahmood Navy, in line with the Government Bahrain as part of overseas Abbasi, Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan’s policy, has been deployment for Regional Maritime to the Bahraini Navy and people a regular contributor to the Security Patrols in North Arabian of Bahrain and highlighted that Combined Maritime Force since Sea and in direct support of visit of PNS KHAIBAR is a 2004 and has also commanded Multinational Combined Task manifestation of the multifaceted Multinational (CTF-150) which is long term collaboration that exists Forces 150 & 151, eleven and currently being commanded by between the two navies. eight times respectively. He Pakistan Navy. Deployment of further added that Pakistan PNS KHAIBAR in North Arabian A reception was also held onboard Navy will continue its efforts Sea is primarily focused on PNS KHAIBAR. Vice Admiral against asymmetric threats to ensuring safety and security of James J. Malloy, Commander US ensure safety and security of the these waters for international Naval Forces Central Command/ international waters. shipping. Commander US Fifth Fleet/ Commander Combined Maritime Upon culmination of visit, the ship The ship was given a warm Forces and Rear Admiral resumed its role in RMSP in the welcome by the officials of Royal Muhammad Yousuf Al-Asam, North . The ship will Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) upon Commander Royal Bahrain Naval also be operating under the direct its arrival at the Port. During Force graced the occasion. The support of Pakistan led CTF-150. stay at port Mina Salman, reception was also attended Pakistan and Bahrain are tied the Commanding Officer PNS by Deputy Head of Mission of in eternal bonds of religion and KHAIBAR, separately called on Embassy of Pakistan and a large brotherhood. The visit by PNS Brigadier Alaa Siyadi, Commander number of guests including KHAIBAR will further enhance Bahrain Coast Guard and ambassadors from China, Japan, Pakistan Navy’s bilateral relations Commodore Salah Muhammad Indonesia, Malaysia, Yemen, rep with Royal Bahrain Naval Force in Jasim, Deputy Commander Royal of Embassy of USA and Defence diverse avenues. Bahrain Naval Force. During Attaché of UK. During his speech, 06 Navy News LAUNCHING

Launching of Pakistan Navy’s First Corvette in Romania

Launching Ceremony of first Fleet by end of this year Region. The Chief state of the art 2300 Tons and the second would be Guest also lauded the Corvette being built for Pakistan delivered by mid-2020. professionalism of M/s DAMEN Navy was held at M/s DAMEN Speaking on the occasion, the Shipyards and cooperation Shipyard Galati, Romania. Chief Guest underscored the in delivering cutting edge Chief of Staff (Personnel), Vice importance of Corvettes in the technologies to Pakistan Admiral Abdul Aleem graced maritime domain. He further Navy in the form of Corvettes. the occasion as Chief Guest. added that these platforms will The launching ceremony was also Corvettes are multi-purpose act as force multipliers in attended by Chief Naval Overseer platforms of medium size and enhancing Navy’s capability of (Romania), senior management tonnage. Subsequent to the safeguarding maritime frontiers of M/s DAMEN Shipyards, signing of contract for construction and would offer more flexibility Gorinchem & Galati and Pakistan of two Corvettes for Pakistan in the conduct of Pakistan Navy’s Navy officials. Navy in 2017, the first ship is initiative of independent Regional expected to join Pakistan Navy Maritime Security Patrols in the LAUNCHING Navy News 07 Launching of PMSA’s Maritime Patrol Vessel Launching ceremony of 1500 and rescue missions in maritime frontiers of Pakistan together Tons state of the art Maritime exclusive economic zone of with Pakistan Navy. He also Patrol Vessel being built for Pakistan. apprised about ongoing mega Pakistan Maritime Security Agency projects at KS&EW including (PMSA), was held at Karachi Speaking on the occasion, the construction of 02x MILGEM Class Shipyard & Engineering Works Chief Guest congratulated Corvettes and 04x HANGOR Class (KS&EW). Vice Chief of the Naval KS&EW, CSTC (China) and Huang submarines for Pakistan Navy Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Pu Shipyard, China on achieving and informed that preparations Shaukat graced the occasion this important milestone ahead are in full swing to start the as Chief Guest. of scheduled timeframe and said projects as per scheduled timeline. that it is yet another land mark He further said that KS&EW is The Maritime Patrol Vessel is project that speaks volumes of playing its role in national self- a multi-mission vessel with the evergreen friendship between reliance & growth of national steel hull and aluminum super China and Pakistan. He added economy and has delivered structure having length of that responsibilities of Pakistan 15x different platforms in Launching of Pakistan Navy’s 95 m & breadth of 12.2 m Navy and PMSA have increased last five years. and can achieve maximum manifolds after CPEC and First Corvette in Romania speed upto 26 knots. The ship extension in EEZ. The launching ceremony was has been built in technical attended by high ranking officials collaboration with China Earlier, Managing Director KS&EW from Government of Pakistan, Shipbuilding & Trading Company Rear Admiral Ather Saleem, in his Pakistan Navy, China Shipbuilding (CSTC) and Huang Pu Shipyard, welcome address said that this & Trading Company, Huang Pu China. The ship is fully equipped MPV will act as a force multiplier Shipyard, China and KS&EW. to enforce maritime security, search for PMSA in safeguarding maritime 08 Navy News CELEBRATIONS

Pakistan Navy Observes World Environment Day

With an aim to accentuate the borne pollutants are responsible Awareness Walks, Lectures & significance of Clean Air and for about one third of deaths Seminars on significance of the to promote awareness for from strokes, chronic respiratory day and Social Media Campaigns. protection and preservation of diseases and lungs cancer as well Such events play a pivotal role the environment, Pakistan Navy as one quarter of deaths from in enhancing awareness about observed World Environment heart attacks. importance of environment Day with full enthusiasm. amongst the general populace. Pakistan Navy also observes World Environment Day is World Environment Day regularly. Chief of the Naval Staff in his observed internationally on To mark importance of the day, message on the day, reaffirmed 05 June every year under the numerous activities are arranged Pakistan Navy’s commitment auspices of United Nations by Pakistan Navy to highlight to ensure a cleaner and safer Environment Programme (UNEP). significance of environment and environment especially against The purpose of the day is to bring promote awareness amongst air pollution which directly affects worldwide focus on importance of public, concerned agencies and our quality of life. Naval Chief clean environment and stimulate departments. The aim of these emphasized that our conduct in all attention and actions for its activities is to come together walks of life should be in line with preservation focusing on a specific and explore renewable energy the principles for conservation aspect of environment every year alternatives and application of environment. Admiral Zafar under a certain theme. of green technologies to keep Mahmood Abbasi further our atmosphere clean and to reiterated that Pakistan Navy will The theme selected for this improve the quality of air that continue to play its due role in this year’s World Environment Day we breathe. These activities noble cause. is ‘Air Pollution’ which is a major include Tree Plantation and Beach source of concern for mankind. Air Cleaning Campaigns, Environment CELEBRATIONS Navy News 09

Pakistan Navy Observes World Oceans Day

Pakistan Navy observed World relationship with oceans. Although awareness about importance of Oceans Day with enthusiasm women constitute half of the clean oceans amongst the general and with an aim to create workforce, their share in ocean populace. awareness about the importance related fields is only marginal. of clean oceans, their protection Pakistan Navy being the major Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral and preservation. stakeholder in the maritime Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in his domain, takes lead in creating message on the day, said that Every year on 08 June, World awareness about promoting oceans act as lungs on this Oceans Day is celebrated across gender equality in ocean related planet. The oceans absorb most the world, under the auspices of fields including marine scientific of the greenhouse gases & carbon the United Nations, to highlight research, oceanography, fisheries, dioxide and are the major source the importance of oceans and to marine policy making and of the Oxygen that we breathe. create awareness about the role management. Naval Chief highlighted that they play in sustenance of our life Pakistan Navy has remained on earth. The oceans cover about Pakistan Navy, being the sole cognizant of the significance two-third of surface of the earth proprietor of maritime domain of of clean oceans, so that future and 70% of our Oxygen comes the country, observes the day with generations can also benefit from from the oceans. They are the very zeal and enthusiasm by arranging this treasure trove. He further foundations of life. a number of awareness raising urged all to re-affirm our events and activities. These commitment for preserving The theme selected for this activities include Beach Cleaning sustainable use of oceans and year’s World Oceans Day is Campaigns, Lectures & Seminars marine resources while making “Gender and Oceans” which is a on significance of the day and Social conscious efforts to empower unique opportunity to explore the Media Campaigns. Such events women in various ocean related gender side of the humankind’s play a pivotal role in enhancing economic activities. 10 Navy News COMMANDS UPDATE Pakistan Navy Change of Commands

Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi assumed the responsibilities as Commander Karachi and Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq took over as Commander Pakistan Fleet in separate ceremonies held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard and PNS BAHADUR. Upon assumption of command, Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is now the Commander of all training units of Pakistan Navy at Karachi. Whereas, Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq is now the Operational Commander of Pakistan Navy’s Fleet including Ships, Fast Attack Craft (Missile), Submarines and Aviation units.

During the Change of Command ceremonies, the Admirals were under their respective Commands. officers, CPOs/sailors and Navy presented with Guard of Honour civilians. and were introduced to the The ceremonies were attended by Commanding Officers of units a large number of Pakistan Navy

Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq is now the Niazi is now the Commander of all Operational Commander of Pakistan training units of Pakistan Navy at Karachi Navy’s Fleet including Ships, Fast Attack Craft (Missile), Submarines and Aviation units CONVOCATION Navy News 11 Bahria University’s 21st Convocation

Bahria University Islamabad Campus held its 21st Convocation at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad. Chancellor Bahria University, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. along with Rector Bahria University conferred the degrees to the graduating students of Ph.D, M Phil, Masters and Undergraduate programs. institutions leading the way”. He further added that we, at He also appreciated the efforts Bahria University, have done In total, 881 degrees of the University management our best to equip our students were conferred to the for emphasizing skills with necessary fundamental Undergraduate and Graduate development of the students principles of conducting students of Management that makes Bahria University scholastic enquiry, training Sciences, Humanities & an attractive institution for for communication and Social Sciences, Computer teaching and learning. He interpersonal skills. He Sciences, Law, Earth & encouraged the graduating acknowledged particularly the Environmental Sciences, Clinical students by advising them to role of HEC, Punjab Government Psychology, Electrical Engineering, be creative and to follow their and other organizations and Software Engineering passion and dreams. for sponsoring number of Departments. scholarships for Students of

Earlier in his welcome address Bahria University. This support President Arif Alvi awarded 23 Rector Bahria University Vice is helping to provide an Gold and 17 Silver medals, to Admiral (Retd) Muhammad opportunity to students coming various students who achieved Shafiq expressed his gratitude from low income background to top positions in their respective to President of Pakistan for his pursue quality education. programs. While addressing on presence at the convocation. the occasion, Honorable President congratulated the graduating students on their splendid success and lauded Bahria University Islamabad Campus for providing exceptional knowledge skills to the graduating students in their respective disciplines enabling them to lead a professionally rewarding life. He appreciated the role of Bahria University for contributing in and strengthening human resource of the country and said that universities are immensely important in building the human capital of any nation and Bahria University is one of the 12 Navy News PROMOTIONS

REAR ADMIRAL AHMED SAEED PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF VICE ADMIRAL COMMODORE SHEIKH IMRAN NASIR AND COMMODORE MUHAMMAD ARSHID JAVED PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF LOCAL REAR ADMIRAL

Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed

Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed got major staff appointments include commission in Pakistan Navy Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer in 1985. The Flag Officer is a Sea Training (FOST), Director graduate of Pakistan Navy War Submarine Operations, Assistant College Lahore, National Defence Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at University Islamabad and has also Naval Headquarters and Director qualified Senior Naval Command General Joint Warfare & Training Course from China. at Joint Services Headquarters, Islamabad. The Admiral is currently The Admiral has an illustrious performing the duties of Deputy career with vast experience Chief of the Naval Staff Project-II of various Command and at Islamabad. Staff appointments. His major Command appointments include In recognition of his meritorious Commanding Officer Pakistan services, the Admiral was awarded Navy Submarine and Commander Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). 5th Submarine Squadron. His PROMOTIONS Navy News 13

Rear Admiral Sheikh Imran Nasir

Rear Admiral Sheikh Imran Nasir Instructor & Deputy Commandant got commission in Pakistan Navy Pakistan Navy War College Lahore in 1988. He is a graduate of and Director Naval Aviation at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore Naval Headquarters. The Admiral and National Defence University, is currently performing the duties Islamabad. The Admiral holds vast of Deputy Chief of Naval Staff experience of various Command Welfare & Rehabilitation. and Staff appointments. His major Command & Staff appointments In recognition of his meritorious include Commanding Officer 333 services, he was awarded & 222 Aviation Squadrons, Chief Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).

Rear Admiral Muhammad Arshid Javed

Rear Admiral Muhammad Arshid major Command and Staff Javed got commission in Pakistan appointments include Director Navy in 1989. He is a graduate Hydrography, Commanding of Pakistan Navy War College Officer BEHR KUSHA, & BEHR Lahore, National Defence PAIMA and Commander University, Islamabad and Auxiliary Squadron-21. He Defence Services Command and also remained member of the Staff College, Bangladesh. He has Executive Council of undergone various professional Intergovermental Oceanographic courses including Advance Commission, Paris for two years. Hydrographic Course from and Group Training In recognition of his meritorious Course (Hydrography) from services, he was awarded Japan with distinction. His Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). 14 Navy News SPORTS

National Shooting Championship 2019

Detail of Medals Won by Participating Teams TEAM GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL NAVY 18 14 14 46 (Winners) ARMY 10 13 06 29 (Runners Up) PAF 01 03 04 08

Closing ceremony of 26th National WAPDA 01 01 04 06 Shooting Championship 2019 SINDH 01 01 02 04 was held at Pakistan Navy Shooting Range, Karsaz. The PUNJAB 01 00 02 03 mega national event which is held TOTAL 32 32 32 96 every year, involved all national level teams competing for the During the event, 16 new national as a sport, is getting considerable coveted title. Pakistan Navy, records were set by the shooters prominence beyond the military being the defending champions, of and Pakistan circles at national level as well. once again clinched the title of Navy in the Rifle and Pistol The Admiral reiterated that our National Shooting Championship categories. Zeeshan ul Shakir PO youth possesses the best of 2019 with 18 Gold, 14 Silver and PTI of Pakistan Navy set 04 new abilities and acumen to become 14 Bronze medals whereas individual national records in the good shooters and hoped that this Pakistan Army secured the Rifle category. event will showcase the talent of Runners Up position. aspiring contestants and serve to The Chief Guest while addressing mobilize their potential at national Commander Logistics Rear Admiral the ceremony said that shooting and international levels. Adnan Khaliq graced the occasion as Chief Guest and gave away the medals to the winners. The week long event was organized and hosted by Pakistan Navy. More than 300 Shooters belonging to the teams of Army, Navy, Air Force, Punjab, Sindh, WAPDA and Federal Rifle Association (FRA) participated in the event and displayed their skills in the sport of Shooting. CONVOCATION Navy News 15

National Shooting Championship 2019

Detail of Medals Won by Participating Teams TEAM GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL NAVY 18 14 14 46 (Winners) ARMY 10 13 06 29 (Runners Up) PAF 01 03 04 08 WAPDA 01 01 04 06 SINDH 01 01 02 04 PUNJAB 01 00 02 03 TOTAL 32 32 32 96 16 Navy News LITERARY

An“Gender opportunity to explore & the Oceans” gender dimension of humankind’s relationship with the ocean

The Maritime industry is one demands of the contemporary widely celebrated. Specifically, of the largest international shipping industry, for a safe the policy objectives of the industries with a vast need for and efficient operation of ships. programme were to technical, legal and administrative Baseline standards for training branches. About 90% of the and certification across the • Integrate women into mainstream world’s trade is carried by sea, world are established through maritime activities and the sea is the common the Standardisation of Testing heritage of mankind. It therefore Certification and Watch Keeping • Improve women’s access to offers many job opportunities; (STCW) Convention (IMO maritime training and technology one need not go to sea to be in 2011) that was first adopted the Maritime Industry. There are by the International Maritime • Increase the percentage of women career opportunities covering the Organization (IMO) in 1978 and at the senior-management level design and building of revised in 1995 and 2010. Today, within the maritime sector ships, maritime environment/ there are over 200 educational resources management and institutions, in over 80 countries, • Promote women’s economic protection, training of personnel offering maritime education and self -reliance, including access to in the maritime industry, marine training, ranging from basic safety employment insurance, maritime laws, ports and seamanship training, to the and harbour management and highest certification standards, • Consolidate the integration of administration and managing of now corresponding to academic women in the maritime sector internal water resources. degree levels. as an integral element of IMO’s technical co-operation activities Seafaring as an occupation, has Despite some improvements in traditionally been, and to some the area, both seafaring as an Since seafaring no longer is a extent still is, a profession that occupation and the maritime lifetime employment, but rather a largely depends on experience. community as a whole, are still a stepping stone for a future career At an early age, youths were male-dominated industry. In order ashore, more women working on accepted on board to be guided, to encourage more women to board will ultimately also increase socialized — and sometimes engage in a career at sea, a number the number of women at senior bullied — into the working and of campaigns have been launched management level within the living cultures of the sea. Over by various stakeholders in industry. Many organizations, the past 150 years, nautical the sector. For example, the IMO such as marine insurers, education has been formalized Programme on the Integration classification societies and and generally incorporated into of Women in the Maritime maritime administrations, regularly public education systems. The Sector (IWMS) to support employ people with seagoing educational content has since women’s participation in the experience. continued to evolve to meet the maritime industry has been LITERARY Navy News 17

Very few women serve on cargo developing countries as well as rising costs. vessels. A relatively larger number developed countries) is that men serve on passenger vessels where “fish” coastal and offshore areas Ocean conservation and fisheries they are mostly in the passenger for species to be sold at market management have historically service categories. In general, while women extract diverse ignored women and focused on women serve on those cargo marine resources (crabs, shellfish, fishing by men rather than the vessels which have high quality octopus, other invertebrates, full range of marine resource living and working conditions. seaweed, etc.) from near shore extraction by men and women. Vessels with poor conditions of areas (gathering, gleaning, This has led to a substantial work usually do not have women farming) for household underestimation of catch, as working on board. Seafarers consumption. In addition to well as the underestimation of An opportunity to explore the gender dimension of International Research Centre’s the use of ocean space, other diversity of species and habitats study on women seafarers aspects of marine resource targeted by fishers. Moreover, humankind’s relationship with the ocean employed on cargo ships in the EC usage/fisheries are also highly not only does failing to consider fleet in 1998 found that women gendered. Seafood processing gender skew our understanding feel constantly watched and worldwide is conducted of marine resource use, failing compelled by their male shipmates predominantly by women. For to understand the behavior of a to work to the limits of their example, women comprise more large portion of resource users endurance. Women seafarers feel than 80% of seafood processing (generally women) results in that they are always pressured factory workers in Vietnam and management strategies that to prove their ability by having to canning and prawn processing do not work and are even work harder or by taking on the factory workers in Malaysia and counterproductive. Failing to more demanding tasks. more than 60% of fish processing properly account for gender plant workers in South Africa. effects has led to decreased In order to motivate joining Small-scale fish markets are also economic and livelihood women to the maritime sector, often dominated by women. In opportunities for communities; a number of steps need to be Congo, for example, more than reduced access to and control over taken, including active promotion 80% of fish traders are women. resources for women; increased of seafaring as a potential career In Europe, more than 100,000 gender inequalities and tensions; for females, dissemination of women work in the fisheries increased workload for women; the positive experiences of sector, primarily in aquaculture and increased social stratification. companies employing women (specifically shellfish gathering seafarers in order to diminish the on foot) and seafood processing Seafarer women represent a perception of seafaring as a male rather than fishing or work strategic human resource in job or the gender stereotypes related to fishing boats. seafaring that can resolve the of other maritime companies, problem of world seafarers implementation of policies Despite fisheries being viewed shortage. Also, the on-shore addressing sexual harassment as a male arena, women actually maritime industry, both fishing should be undertaken by all comprise half of the total and shipping sectors, can also crewing and shipping companies. fisheries workforce worldwide. benefit from human resources Where possible, the placement And this doesn’t account for the represented by women willing of female crew members (and invisible, unpaid work of women to seek a career in the maritime particularly female cadets) should constructing and fixing fishing industry. In order to resolve occur on vessels where they are gear, collecting bait, sorting gender bias and close the gap in not the lone female onboard and and handling fish, and handling the maritime industry as a whole, interested institutions should finances and logistics for fishers gender-conscious pedagogical and continue to develop policies (often husbands, fathers, and didactic approaches must be well relating to pregnancy and sons) in their household. It is defined, operationalized and put maternity benefits for seafaring estimated that this unpaid labor, into practice in educational policy women. as well as women’s income from and curricula making at individual, other activities, enables men structural as well as symbolical When we look into fishing sector to continue to fish even as it levels. the story is not much different. becomes unprofitable due A typical pattern (in many to declining stocks and/or 18 Navy News COMMANDS UPDATE/VISIT

Change of COMCEP Command

Rear Admiral Zahid Ilyas assumed the responsibilities as Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP). Upon assumption of Command, Rear Admiral Zahid llyas is now the Commander of all Pakistan Navy Units/ Establishments from Bahawalpur to Wazirabad and the Commandant of Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore.

The change of command ceremony was held at Naval Complex Walton, Lahore where Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi handed over the Command to the newly appointed Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP). Rear Admiral Zahid Ilyas was presented COMCEP. Upon assumption of The ceremony was attended by with the Guard of Honour and command, the newly appointed a large number of Pakistan Navy introduced to the Commanding COMCEP, Rear Admiral Zahid Ilyas officers, CPOs/sailors and Navy officers / Officers in Charges and visited Shuhada’s Monument, laid civilians. Staff Officers of Headquarters floral wreath and offered Fateha.

DG C4I visit to TELECOMM (South)

Director General C4I, Rear plans for seamless scalability Admiral Zain Zulifquar of PN Ops, Security and Admin visited Telecomm (South) networks. DG emphasized for assessment of operational importance professional training readiness of PN communication and development of personnel assets. During the visit, DG C4I to ensure integration of latest was briefed by Cdr Telecom South technologies for futuristic Cdr M. Aslam about statutes expansion of all networks. He also and functioning of all appreciated efforts of all officers communication networks and and men in managing state of associated systems. He was the art communication networks also apprised about the progress serving as backbone of PN of ongoing projects and future Network Aided Capability. Navy News 19

LNG Terminal Project

First offshore Q max size LNG terminal LNG carrier

Mitigating gas power shortage

Marketing & PR Department 6th Floor, Bahria Complex-II, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi-74000, Pakistan. +92-021-35610242-3 +92-021-3561-749 [email protected] www.bahriafoundaton.com ‘World Environment Day’ under the ambit of United Nations, is celebrated on 5th of June every year, to raise awareness about the significance of healthy and green environment. It aims to promote environmental measures for improving the quality of life, especially for our future generations, under the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s theme adopted for the World Environment Day is ‘Air Pollution’; which is a major source of concern for the mankind. Chief of the Naval Staff It seeks to explore renewable energy and green technologies Message on the Occasion of to improve air quality in the cities and regions, across the world. World Environment Day Pakistan Navy also celebrates World Environment Day to underscore the significance of environment and undertakes numerous protection measures; focusing on the marine environment. PN has launched various initiatives, such as Trees & Mangroves plantation campaign, banned use of polythene bags in Naval premises, collection of solid waste in harbours and installation of Reed Bed Reverse Osmosis Plants for Sewerage Water Treatment in residential areas. In addition, relevant Government and Non-Government organizations are also sensitized and their co- operation solicited in undertaking these environment protection measures.

While ‘Air Pollution’ is a global under Command to put up dedicated pollution which directly affects our nemesis affecting everyone, a efforts to make these events a quality of life. I would also urge number of activities have been success. the industrial community to come planned by Pakistan Navy’s together and embrace best practices Field Commands to inculcate a On this day, let us reaffirm our and principles for the protection and sense of responsibility among all commitment and resolve to ensure preservation of our shared asset; personnel to preserve our precious a cleaner and safer environment; The Environment. environment. I expect all Units especially against air and marine We celebrate ‘World Oceans Day’, to reflect on the value of oceans to our planet. Oceans; the primary source of sustenance of life on earth, act as lungs to our planet as they provide most of the oxygen we breathe. They are also major absorbers of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide. Thus, human activity on land is directly affecting the oceans and the life that flourishes within. The purpose of World Oceans Day, celebrated globally under the ambit of UN, is to enlighten the world community regarding the impact of human actions on the oceans and to explore ways and means for their sustainable use and the marine resources we derive from them.

The theme selected for ‘World Ocean Day-2019’ by UN is, `Gender and the Oceans’. This Chief of the Naval Staff offers an opportunity to explore the gender dimension of human Message on the Occasion of relationship with the oceans. While women constitute half of the work force, they only comprise World Oceans Day 2% of the seafarers’ work force and 38% of the overall marine scientists. They earn only 64% of men’s wages and have less to address these challenges is the promotion of formal access to the decision making in a more sustainable manner. Maritime Education, especially positions. The theme aims to for the women. Bahria raise gender literacy and promote To commemorate significance of University, under PN auspices gender equality, in ocean related the World Oceans Day, Pakistan has commenced Graduate and activities such as marine scientific Navy is playing a lead role in Masters programmes for both research, fisheries. labour at promoting safe and sustainable male as well as female students. sea, as well as policy making. use of ocean resources. Some of the major PN initiatives include; On this Day, let us re-affirm our On the eve of World Oceans Day, beach cleaning, construction of commitment and resolve for we acknowledge the challenges harbour debris collection barges, preserving sustainable use of that are eroding the integrity of intensified Mangroves plantation, oceans and marine resources, our waters - pollution, marine banning use of destructive fishing while making conscious efforts invasive species, extreme nets, tackling oil pollution at sea to empower women in various climatic changes and threats to and coordination with industrial economic activities related to the survival of marine species. We community to reduce waste oceans. Only together, we can also acknowledge the need for dumping into the sea. Another protect Earth’s ultimate source of greater participation of women focal area being pursued by PN life.

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