ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s navy on Tuesday announced deployment of a survey vessel named “Behr Masah” to support a joint Pakistan–China oceanographic cruise aimed at promoting marine research.
The oceanographic cruise represents scientific collaboration between Pakistan and China that focuses on enhancing understanding of the marine environment in Pakistani waters, according to Pakistan Navy.
The mission exemplifies a continued cooperative partnership between the two countries and will contribute to broader regional understanding of oceanographic conditions in the North Arabian Sea.
“The research outcomes are expected to increase awareness of coastal and offshore marine dynamics, enabling better assessment of environmental patterns and supporting informed maritime planning and policymaking,” Pakistan Navy said in a statement.
Pakistan and Chinese navies have worked closely through joint exercises, training and research initiatives to enhance maritime security, operational coordination and regional marine science.
Pakistan’s government also signed an agreement with China in 2015 for the acquisition of eight Hangor-class submarines. In December last year, Pakistan’s navy launched the fourth Hangor-class submarine named “Ghazi” at a Chinese shipyard in Wuhan.
