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MSF MONITOR DEC,2018 Table of Content Pakistan Maritime Outlook News Blogs, Opinions, Reports, Columns Indo Pacic Maritime Outlook News Blogs, Opinions, Reports, Columns Global Maritime Outlook News Blogs, Opinions, Reports, Columns Conferences, Exhibitions MSF MONITOR | DEC,2018 Summary Navy and 14 West African states M aritime Study Forum (MSF) participating in Navy Exercise for Monitor endeavors to bring all aspects Maritime Operations (NEMO) in the of maritime concern to our readers in a Gulf of Guinea; Russian and Indian glimpse. The Monitor covers the Global Navy ships participating in ‘Indra Navy’ maritime outlook, with special attention bilateral maritime exercise; a spy ship of on Pakistan and the Indo-Pacific region. British Royal Navy entering the Black News, Opinions, Events, all things of Sea on Dec 17; the US Navy released an interest are covered. updated Plan for Maintaining Maritime Superiority and in the Strait of Kerch we The month of December saw a major saw US, Britain vowing to support development in the maritime front in Ukraine Navy. Maged Srour stressed, Pakistan, President Arif Alvi launched that Middle Eastern countries can the first Maritime Doctrine of Pakistan; overcome pressing challenges by naval drills were held to promote the developing Blue Economy and Ridvan capacity of joint operations between Bari Urcosta discussed, the strategic Pakistan and Russia; an Oil Spill dimensions of the Sea of Azov. Response ‘Barracuda Exercise’ was organized by the Pakistan Maritime Notable events that were organized Security Agency (PMSA). The Chief of included a national level workshop the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood MARSEW-18 was organized on the Abbasi in the Command and Staff theme of Blue Economy – Prosperous Conference of Pakistan Navy discussed Pakistan by PN. Maritime Winter School matters related to operational first of its kind in Pakistan was preparedness, developmental plans of organized by the Maritime Study Forum the Pakistan Navy, prevailing security (MSF) with the collaboration of Institute situation and welfare of troops; PN of Policy Studies (IPS) and National survey ship was unveiled in China and Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA). PN inducted its first marinised and upgraded ATR aircraft and helicopters into its fleet. Captain Kashif Qasim wrote an excellent piece on the ‘Hangor’ event of 1971 and S. M. Hali highlighted, that all participants including the host PN gained tremendous professional experience through the ‘Aman Excerise’. In the regional front we saw Iran launching a new Stealth Destroyer; Indian Navy accepting the second JFD submarine rescue system. Ahmed Quraishi discussed, Chabahar Port as a new flashpoint and Emanuele Scimia gave an insight on China’s geographic reach far beyond home waters. In the global front we saw co-operation in the ‘Blue Economy’ domain between Angola and Norway along with other initiatives in this front; we saw French MSF MONITOR | DEC,2018 1 Pakistan Maritime Outlook News: Pakistani, Russian Navies conduct exercises in North Arabian Sea Pakistan and Russia have held naval drills in the North Arabian Sea to State-of-the-art Pakistan Navy survey ship unveiled in China promote capacity of the joint operations between the two navies.1 A state-of-the-art 3,000 tonne survey ship prepared by the Pakistan Navy (PN) was unveiled in China’s Yang Zong where it was put afloat in River Sindh Governor visits Navy’s Reed Bed Sewerage Treatment Yangtze. It is the most advanced survey ship made by the system Pakistan Navy which will enhance the scope of marine research in the 6 The governor was informed that the proposed sewerage treatment system country. is naturally durable and compatible with the environment. It would be completed at low cost and the treated water could be utilized for plants PN inducts upgraded aircraft, helicopters into its eet and grass fields.2 On Dec 12, the Pakistan Navy inducted its first marinised and upgraded ATR aircraft, state of the art Simulator of Z9EC Anti-Submarine Warfare Submarines for Pak Navy helicopter and Sea King Helicopters in its fleet to augment the effective- Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Project Director Commodore M. ness and enhance its operational capability.7 Jahanzeb Ahsan at the IDEAS 2018 said, “Pakistan in collaboration with China will manufacture eight submarines for its maritime force. The Alvi unveils Pakistan’s rst maritime doctrine important aspect is that four of the submarines of advanced version will be developed in China whilst the other four in Pakistan.3 On Dec 20, President Arif Alvi launched the first maritime doctrine of Pakistan at the Naval War College, and commended the Pakistan Navy for PMSA oil spill response drill begins in Arabian Sea spearheading various initiatives to tap sea resources for the country’s economic prosperity.8 On Dec 5, the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) organized ninth Barracuda Exercise (Oil Spill Response) in northern Arabian Sea. The Maritime Security Agency’s 12 ships including ‘Kashmir’, ‘Hingol’, Ship-breaking yard approved for Gwadar ‘Zhob’ and ‘Dasht’ were among the vessels participating in oil spill response drills.4 Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved establishing ship-breaking yard in Gwadar and a policy board for the same is being formulated. PM has approved the project on a partnership basis with the induction of Pakistan Navy’s Command and Sta Conference manufacturing, training workshops, and parking stations.9 concludes On Dec 6, the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy was concluded at the Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Matters discussed were related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of the Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training and welfare of troops were reviewed.5 (1) http://www.radio.gov.pk/01-12-2018/pakistani-russian-navies-hold-joint-drills-in-arabian-sea (2) https://tribune.com.pk/story/1858414/1-sindh-governor-visits-navys-reed-bed-sewerage-treatment-system/ (3) https://pakobserver.net/submarines-for-pak-navy/ (4) https://arynews.tv/en/pmsa-oil-spill-response-drill-begins-arabian-sea/ (5) https://www.brecorder.com/2018/12/06/457364/pakistan-navys-command-and-staff-conference-concludes/ MSF MONITOR | DEC,2018 Pakistan Maritime Outlook 2 News: Pakistani, Russian Navies conduct exercises in North Arabian Sea Pakistan and Russia have held naval drills in the North Arabian Sea to State-of-the-art Pakistan Navy survey ship unveiled in China promote capacity of the joint operations between the two navies.1 A state-of-the-art 3,000 tonne survey ship prepared by the Pakistan Navy (PN) was unveiled in China’s Yang Zong where it was put afloat in River Sindh Governor visits Navy’s Reed Bed Sewerage Treatment Yangtze. It is the most advanced survey ship made by the system Pakistan Navy which will enhance the scope of marine research in the 6 The governor was informed that the proposed sewerage treatment system country. is naturally durable and compatible with the environment. It would be completed at low cost and the treated water could be utilized for plants PN inducts upgraded aircraft, helicopters into its eet and grass fields.2 On Dec 12, the Pakistan Navy inducted its first marinised and upgraded ATR aircraft, state of the art Simulator of Z9EC Anti-Submarine Warfare Submarines for Pak Navy helicopter and Sea King Helicopters in its fleet to augment the effective- Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Project Director Commodore M. ness and enhance its operational capability.7 Jahanzeb Ahsan at the IDEAS 2018 said, “Pakistan in collaboration with China will manufacture eight submarines for its maritime force. The Alvi unveils Pakistan’s rst maritime doctrine important aspect is that four of the submarines of advanced version will be developed in China whilst the other four in Pakistan.3 On Dec 20, President Arif Alvi launched the first maritime doctrine of Pakistan at the Naval War College, and commended the Pakistan Navy for PMSA oil spill response drill begins in Arabian Sea spearheading various initiatives to tap sea resources for the country’s economic prosperity.8 On Dec 5, the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) organized ninth Barracuda Exercise (Oil Spill Response) in northern Arabian Sea. The Maritime Security Agency’s 12 ships including ‘Kashmir’, ‘Hingol’, Ship-breaking yard approved for Gwadar ‘Zhob’ and ‘Dasht’ were among the vessels participating in oil spill response drills.4 Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved establishing ship-breaking yard in Gwadar and a policy board for the same is being formulated. PM has approved the project on a partnership basis with the induction of Pakistan Navy’s Command and Sta Conference manufacturing, training workshops, and parking stations.9 concludes On Dec 6, the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy was concluded at the Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Matters discussed were related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of the Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training and welfare of troops were reviewed.5 (6) https://tribune.com.pk/story/1864641/1-state-art-pakistan-navy-survey-ship-unveiled-china/ (7) https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/405189-pn-inducts-upgraded-aircraft-helicopters-into-its-fleet (8) https://www.dawn.com/news/1452739 (9) https://www.dawn.com/news/1453457 MSF MONITOR | DEC,2018 3 Pakistan Maritime Outlook News: Iran Launches New Stealth Destroyer, Radically Increasing Naval Power The Iranian Navy has ceremoniously launched the Sahand, a new destroy- er class said to have radar-evading stealth properties, electronic warfare capabilities and a flight deck for helicopters, at the port of Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz.1 Opinions, Op-eds, Blogs, Analysis: Chinese Submarine Tracked in the Indian Ocean in October – Indian Navy Chief Pakistan Navy Submarine Hangor heroic action in 1971 War China has maintained that its deployment of warships in the Indian Ocean is primarily to support anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.