The UK High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr Muhammad Faisal, said he was delighted that the Pakistan Navy signed the agreement on 25 September 2023.

“Donation of this ship to FOCI will continue to symbolise the shared maritime heritage of the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Navy,” he said.

“After its arrival at Glasgow, it will be seen as a tribute to the long-standing shared heritage of both navies.

“The ship will also serve as a remembrance for Pakistani diaspora and veterans of PNS Tariq/HMS Ambuscade.”

Mr O’Neill is now making plans to transport the ship from its berth in Karachi, Pakistan to Glasgow.

“The company we’re looking towards are going to supply a semi-submersible lift ship,” he explained

“That’s a vessel that sinks down in the water, a door at the end is opened up, our ship is brought inside, the door is closed and the water pumped out.

“Then the ship rises again. That’s the safest way to get the ship home.”