KARACHI: The Port Security Force (PSF) of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) conducted amphibious security drills in the harbour on Friday.

According to a press release shared by the KPT, boats, tugboats and pilot boats were deployed with PSF personnel on board to handle any attempt to block the channel.

Recently inducted female PSF personnel were also part of this exercise.

Water cannon and splicing of ropes manoeuvres were also carried out.PSF and technical personnel manning the crafts synchronised their response mechanisms.

The KPT said that the PSF remained vigilant round the clock to protect the port and its assets.

Published in Dawn, March 5th, 2022

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