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Harbour Tugs and Operation

Karachi Shipyard launches Pakistan Navy tug

Baird Maritime

Last week, Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works launched a 32-tonne bollard pull tug being built for the Pakistan Navy.

The tug has an overall length of 34 metres with displacement of 481 tonnes and maximum speed of 12 knots.

The Pakistan Navy has said it is likely to also order the construction of two frigates from Karachi Shipyard soon.