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PNS Mehran

PNS HIMALAYA is situated in Manora which is an island at the entrance to Karachi harbour. It is connected by road and boat service to Karachi City, Various facilities of the Establishment are spread over 1.8 Kms along the sea front.

HMIS HIMALAYA was commissioned on 27 November 1943. Originally it had a Gunnery School and a Diving Section. When Pakistan gained independence in 1947, PNS HIMALAYA was further developed over the years with the addition of other professional schools. In December 1970, as a result of re-distribution of responsibilities of Naval Establishments on the Island of Manora, PNS HIMALAYA was entrusted with the additional responsibility of training of new entry sailors In 1980. Diving Section at PNS HIMALAYA was upgraded and renamed as PN Diving School in 1982. However the functions of New Entry and Diving Schools at PNS HIMALAYA were enhanced and improved to provide quality training.

Presently PNS HIMALAYA is entrusted with the primary task of providing Boot Camp Training to New Entry Sailors, The main objective of this training is to convert a young recruit into a tough and competent sailor who is able to withstand the rigours of the sea efficiently It also continues to meet the Diving Training requirements of PN and other friendly Navies. In addition to this training, PNS HIMALAYA provides Diving assistance to PN units and civilian authorities. It also conducts rescue operations during floods and emergencies.

New Entry Sailors join PNS HIMALAYA for nine months Boot Camp Training. During this period the sailors study basic professional subjects and their academic base is improved. Emphasis is also given to parade training, small arms firing, swimming, survival training and sports. Endeavors are made to convert the raw hand into a confident professional sailor, who can efficiently discharge his responsibilities onboard ships, submarines and in shore installations.

In 1943, Diving Section was established at PNS HIMALAYA and upgraded as an independent Diving School in 1980, Since then, the school is providing effective diving training to Pakistan Navy personnel and officers and sailors from following brotherly countries. A 10 men recompression chamber is installed at PNS HIMALAYA. Apart from divers treatment other patients can also be treated under pressure with oxygen by a Medical Officer who is specialized in underwater medicine and is permanently posted in PN Diving School. Apart from two swimming pools a specially designed diving tank is available to facilitate diving training including underwater cutting/ welding.