The 22nd Offshore Patrol Squadron comprises of four BARKAT Class Corvettes and two Island Class Cutters, commissioned between years 1988-1990 and 2017 respectively. BARKAT Class Corvettes were built at Haungpu Shipyard, China. Since their induction into PMSA fleet, these ships have served extensively in host of Maritime Security operations and have been considered pivotal in combating Drug-Narco trafficking and against illegal poaching at sea.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Max Displacement (Full Load) | 397 Tons |
| Endurance/ Speed | 1500 NM at 12 knots |
| Propulsion | 4x 16 V 396 |
| Length | 58 Meters |
| Beam | 7.8 Meters |
| Weapons & Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Armaments | Twin 37mm Gun 2x Twin 14.5mm Gun |
| Sensors | TRANSAS radar |
The EX USCGC Grand Isle (WPB-1338) and EX USCGC KEY BISCAYNE (WPB-1339) were Island-class patrol boats operated by the United States Coast Guard. The Boats were commissioned in 1991 (in USA). In December 2016, these boats were transferred to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and commisioned on 21 September 2017.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Max Displacement (Full Load) | 171 Tons |
| Endurance/ Speed | 29.5 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 x 16- cylinder Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines |
| Length | 33.5 Meters |
| Beam | 6.5 Meters |
| Boats & landing craft | 1x cutter boat medium (90 HP outboard engine) |
| Weapons & Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Armaments | 2 x 12.7 mm Guns |
| Sensors | FURUNO & TRANSAS radar |
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