• The 21st Auxiliary Squadron (AUXRON-21) was established in Feb 2011. The Squadron is commanded by a Captain Pakistan Navy. He is assisted by Staff Officers Ops, Technical and Logistics. AUXRON-21 Squadron fulfils the requirement of survey, dredging operations in AOR including training requirements for PN and Allied personnel at sea which is conducted by a dedicated Sail Training Vessel. Squadron comprises of three versatile vessels which are as follows: • S V BEHR PAIMA (Survey Vessel) • D V BEHR KUSHA (Dredging Vessel) • PNS RAH NAWARD (Tall Ship) [Training Vessel] ... • The 21st Auxiliary Squadron (AUXRON-21) was established in Feb 2011. The Squadron is commanded by a Captain Pakistan Navy. He is assisted by Staff Officers Ops, Technical and Logistics. AUXRON-21 Squadron fulfils the requirement of survey, dredging operations in AOR including training requirements for PN and Allied personnel at sea which is conducted by a dedicated Sail Training Vessel. Squadron comprises of three versatile vessels which are as follows: a. S V BEHR PAIMA (Survey Vessel) b. D V BEHR KUSHA (Dredging Vessel) c. PNS RAH NAWARD (Tall Ship) [Training Vessel] S V BEHR PAIMA • S V BEHR PAIMA is an oceanographic cum hydrographic survey vessel, acquired from Japan in 1983. It is the only vessel of its kind available in the NAVAREA-IX, comprising Red Sea, North Arabian Sea and Gulf regions. Ship is equipped with variety of state of the art survey equipment and utilizes modern surveying techniques coupled with latest software to conduct hydrographic surveys as per International Standards. The hydrographic systems have been replaced from time to time and hence are parallel with modern trends and techniques available in the world. Ship has carried out extensive survey operations all along the Pakistan coast, creeks and Indus River. Accordingly, relevant series of charts on different scales have been published. Ship conducted joint hydrographic survey of Gwatar Bay with Iranian counterparts in 1993, which facilitated successful delimitation of maritime boundary between the two countries. Ship also conducted joint hydrographic survey of Sir Creek with Indian Survey Ship SUTLEJ in Jan-Feb 2007 to assist maritime boundary delimitation between Pakistan and India. Ship carries 2 Motor Boats, which are equipped with modern echo sounders and positioning systems. These boats are fully capable of undertaking hydrographic surveys in shallow waters, independently. D V BEHR KUSHA • Dredging Vessel BEHR KUSHA is a Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), which was built at Zhaobao Shipyard China in 2004 and formally inducted in Pakistan Navy on 15 August 2008 after necessary refurbishment/repairs. The vessel is suitably equipped with modern gear/ sensors to conduct maintenance dredging of harbours, approaches, channels and basins etc. The Ship is fitted with necessary navigational equipment such as Navigation Radar, Gyro, Magnetic Compass, Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), Echo Sounder etc. The dredger is equipped with the single set of dredging pump assembly and high pressure water pump assembly. It has 02 suction pipes and 04 hydraulic pumps. Single side dredging gear is engaged in dredging at one time. Hydraulic pumps are used to operate the dredging gear i.e suction pipes, winches, gantries, swell compensator and bottom doors. All the dredging equipment is remotely controlled from the bridge. PNS RAH NAWARD • PNS RAH NAWARD (Ex-Prince William) was commissioned on 23 Sep 2010 at Hull UK. The ship was acquired from Tall Ship Youth Trust (TSYT) UK a charity organization which conducts character building of youth through sail training. Since commissioning the ship has been entrusted with the responsibility to impart professional, educational, moral and physical training to Officers and Men of Pakistan Navy in a befitting manner to imbue them with highest level of integrity, devotion, courage and honour. The ship being the first ever Tall Ship of PN provides a unique platform and opportunity for understanding the essence of teamwork, leadership, and enhanced self esteem. Sail training provides an unconventional yet an extremely effective way of building many useful skills which can prove to be highly beneficial ashore and at sea. The ship is making a powerful contribution in shaping professional acumen of Naval Officers and Men to be self-sufficient and mutually supportive future leaders of Pakistan Navy.