Pak vessel PNS Hunain collides with Navy ship: All about Yarmook-class corvette
A Pakistani Yarmook-class corvette, the PNS Hunain, was involved in a collision with an Indian Navy ship in the North Arabian Sea. The incident occurred during a routine surveillance mission, prompting scrutiny of the vessel's capabilities and the nature of the encounter.
Why it matters
Maritime collisions between nuclear-armed neighbors increase the risk of accidental escalation and highlight ongoing regional naval friction.
The Pakistani naval vessel involved in a collision with an Indian Navy ship in the North Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening was PNS Hunain, a Yarmook-class corvette of the Pakistan Navy, sources were quoted as saying by news agency ANI.According to sources, the incident took place on September 15 when the Pakistani vessel approached a frontline Indian Navy warship that was carrying out a routine surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea.What is the Yarmook-class corvette?PNS Hunain (F-273) is a Yarmook-class corvette operated by the Pakistan Navy and was built by Damen Shipyards in Galati, Romania.The class comprises multi-role vessels designed for coastal defence, patrol and maritime security operations, with surveillance and firepower capabilities for missions in the Arabian Sea and along coastal areas.The Yarmook-class corvettes have a displacement of about 2,300 tonnes, a length of 91.3 metres and a crew of around 60 personnel.They are powered by four Caterpillar…
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