{"id":4235,"date":"2026-11-09T11:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jjamwal.in\/yayavar\/?p=4235"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:53:15","slug":"overview-of-pakistani-navys-ormara-naval-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jjamwal.in\/yayavar\/overview-of-pakistani-navys-ormara-naval-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview of Pakistani Navy’s Ormara Naval Base"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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COORDINATES: 25.201862\u00b0 64.674147\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ormara Naval Base, formally called PNS Jinnah or Jinnah Naval Base, is Pakistan\u2019s major western-seaboard naval installation located at Ormara on the Makran Coast between Karachi and Gwadar. Built to reduce the Navy\u2019s dependence on Karachi and to place key assets farther from India, it offers naturally sheltered geography, berthing for warships and submarines and serves as the primary operational hub for Pakistan\u2019s western maritime security. It is the country\u2019s first purpose-built defence-only naval base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Naval Piers.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The berthing area can accommodate 8 vessels and 4 submarines simultaneously, with the option to expand capacity in the future if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helipads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Fuel Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a> Hardened Storage facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There are three reinforced storage bunkers meant for storage of war supplies. Possibly missiles and other ammunition. Additionally, digging work is going on for some storage tunnels a few 100 m west of the base\u2019s entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Possible Radar Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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YLC-18A radar spotted, but will probably have another on the ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Miscellanous<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Halcrow Ltd (U.K.) was associated with the construction of the base in 1995. They were involved with planning and designing of individual buildings, namely: P.N. Central Mess, Submarine Sailors Barracks,Transport pool, Naval Supply Centre, Maritime Head Quarter, Central Fire Brigade, Workshops, Boat pool, Mosque, Sport Complex, Harbour Master Tower, MESS building, Commercial Complex, Hospital, Library, Bahria College, Community Centre and Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other buildings were constructed by Friends Construction Syndicate Pvt Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> PNS Ahsan Naval Air Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Previously known as RDS Mianwali, it serves as an ELINT facility and logistical support base.. Located 1400 feet high right on the easternmost end of the cliff and connected via single road and multiple helipads along the cliff. Has multiple antennas, solar power plant, helipad and perhaps a reinforced bunker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sensors and antennas at PNS Ahsan (formerly RDS Mianwali)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>NAVAL VESSELS, AIRCRAFT & OTHER EQUIPMENT SPOTTED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>SUMBARINES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

i) PNS Hamza. Agosta class submarine. Spotted in late 2024-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>SHIPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

i) PNS Yanama (F-274) . 4th Yarmook-class OPV in series, Purchased from DAMEN Shipyard, Romania. 1st commander: Capt Abdur Rehman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ii) PNS Yarmook (F-271), a Yarmook-class OPV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iiI) PNS Hunain (F-273), a Yarmook-class OPV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iv) PNS Babur (F-280), a Babur class corvette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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v) PNS Rizwan, a SIGINT ship, Spotted in 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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vi) PNS ZARRAR Multi Role Tactical Platform(MRTP33) Spotted in 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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vii) PNS Shamsheer (F252) Zulfiquar Class frigate, Spotted in 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Other Spotted Vessels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NO.<\/strong><\/td>NAME<\/strong><\/td>TYPE<\/strong><\/td>COMMISSIONED<\/strong><\/td>PENNANT NUMBER<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>PNS KHALID<\/td>AGOSTA 90B CLASSSUBMARINE<\/td>SEPT 99<\/td>S137<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>PNS SAAD<\/td>AGOSTA 90B CLASS SUBMARINE<\/td>DEC 03<\/td>S138<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>PNS HAMZA<\/td>AGOSTA 90B CLASS SUBMARINE<\/td>SEPT 08<\/td>S139<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>PNS HASHMAT<\/td>AGOSTA 70 CLASS SUBMARINE<\/td>FEB 79<\/td>S135<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>PNS HURMAT<\/td>AGOSTA 70 CLASS SUBMARINE<\/td>FEB 80<\/td>S136<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>AIRCRAFT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

333 ASW Squadron based at PNS Mehran has detachment flights based at PNS Ahsan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Squadron is equipped with French Alouette III helicopters with focus on anti-submarine warfare and SAR missions. Westland Seaking helicopter was used for humanitarian missions during floods in Balochistan operating from PNS Ahsan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information is not available currently<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Ormara Naval Air Station<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dual-use airport serves as a logistical node for the base which sees the movement of transport aircrafts like atr72 and c130 occasionally. It has a 3000 mts long runway capable of handling every aircraft in Pakistan’s inventory and a wide apron area with helipads. No hardened shelter, ammo storage bunkers or fuel storage facility can be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has very limited civilian flights. Coordinates: 25.276847\u00b0 64.591355\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MILITARY UNITS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not enough information is available for exact identification of other units in the area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Pakistan Navy Marines\u2019 21st Air Defence Battalion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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COORDINATES: 25.260318\u00b0 64.603138\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEAPONS: Possibly Mistral MANPADS and 35 mm AAA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HISTORY: Originally raised around 2005 in Manora, Karachi, shifted to Ormara in Aug 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional support infrastructure was inaugurated by the then Naval chief in September 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Pakistan Navy Marine\u2019s 6th Force Protection Battalion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exact location is not available. A probable location is 25.198130\u00b0 64.636570\u00b0. 3rd FP Battalion is in Gwadar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Omara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinates: 25.202311\u00b0 64.643708\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Possible Missile Launches From Omara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to one source, some missiles were launched from Omara towards Kolwah and Awaran in Balochistan on 11th July 2025. The debris seems to be of Ababeel ballistic missile. There were reports of multiple explosions near Kolwah and Awaran in Balochistan which are 95 and 150 km away from Ormara. This could be the confirmation of one of a few failed test launches of this MIRV equipped missile in July-August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COAST GUARD<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

5th Battalion of Pakistan Coast Guards is located here. Coordinates: 25.209950\u00b0 64.622157\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> Naval Cadet College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Academic building inaugurated in 2017. Cadets are divided into 8 houses. Additional housing blocks were constructed for Naval Cadet College in October 2019. Coordinates : 25.260336\u00b0 64.615202\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PNS Darmaan Jah Hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Naval hospital with 100 beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COORDINATES: 25.225349\u00b0 64.621047\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>CSD Shop, Ormara<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CSD Shop, Jinnah Naval Base (Jnb) Ormara Phone : 0300-6373562 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> PN Central Mess, Ormara<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Coordinates:- 25\u00b011’50.57″N 64\u00b039’4.26″E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the above mentioned buildings are located inside the Naval Village which is north of the Jinnah Naval Base. Around 60% of the Naval village is still empty and available for expansion and accommodation of additional personnel if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Other Photos & Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other Facilities in the area:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Cantonment Board Ormara<\/strong>: +92-863-310202 Fax: +92-863-310202<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. HBL Bank ATM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bahria Model College, Naval Village, Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, 021-32322953 Co-Education Lt.Cdr Ambreen Nighat0335-2963355<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cadet College Ormara, Jinnah Naval Base Ormara, Makran Div.Balochistan 021-32322947-50, Capt Masood Ul Hasan 0342-83157242<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Siemens switchboards installed by M\/s Siddiko at Jinnah Naval Base, TAK A0770 3000704435, 01x200kVA PMT 4\/23\/2007 4\/25\/2007 4\/30\/20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. National Bank of Pakistan branch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Proposal for a Basool dam<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Custom Station connected via Fiber and wireless (secondary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Synergy Corp was in process of installing a generator in 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Baharia College Omara <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CREDITS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to @MalaySamani @Mrcool63040811 @sayareakd @DfIlite @Kyangs_Thang and others for their help with compilation of this data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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