Yarmook (Damen OPV 1900)

The Yarmook class is a series of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) built by Damen Shipyards Group for the Pakistan Navy, based on the Damen OPV 1900 design. These multi-mission ships are designed for various roles including maritime security, anti-surface warfare, and disaster relief operations.

Developed under a contract signed in 2017 to bolster the Pakistan Navy's capability to safeguard its maritime trade routes and Exclusive Economic Zone, the vessels were constructed by Damen at its shipyard in Galati, Romania. The lead ship, PNS Yarmook, was formally commissioned into service in February 2020, followed closely by its sister ship, PNS Tabuk, in November of the same year. Since entering service, these vessels have been actively deployed on regional maritime security patrols in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, frequently participating in multinational exercises such as the AMAN series. Both ships remain in active service as vital assets for Pakistan's regional deterrence, paving the way for subsequent orders of larger Damen-designed patrol vessels to further expand the fleet.