07/10/2025
HMS Ambuscade/PNS Tariq Technical Committee
The Technical Committee was established on 11 September 2025. Its terms of reference are to take the project forward by focusing exclusively on the technical aspects
of bringing the former HMS Ambuscade/PNS Tariq back from Karachi in Pakistan to a secure
berth on the River Clyde as the centerpiece of a wider project to establish a Historic Dockyard-style public heritage attraction.
The priority outcome for the Technical Committee is to produce a costed project plan for the move, covering immediate preparations, logistics, and potential challenges.
The project will be broken into five distinct phases:
1. Surveys
2. Enabling Works (e.g. emptying of tanks, removal of biohazards, modifications)
3. Loading
4. Transport
5. Offload and Berthing
The following specialists have been recruited to the Technical Panel:
John Bain. Experienced professional with a background in the offshore industry, including
marine construction, towing operations and Marine Warranty Surveying.
Joe Haynes. Former member of HMS Ambuscade’s ship’s company with extensive
subsequent experience as a Merchant Navy ship’s master and Marine Warranty Surveyor.
Nick Hewitt. Naval historian and heritage professional specialising in historic ships, who led a
7-year project to recover and restore LCT-7074 for the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Mark Hosea. Non-technical consultant and experienced property professional specialising in
master planning, development, delivery, and providing funding advice for heritage projects.
David Manley. UK Ministry of Defence Chair in Naval Architecture at UCL and a senior naval
architect at the MOD with experience in ship design, stability, vulnerability and survivability.
Andrew Pringle. Former Royal Navy engineer and HMS Ambuscade ship’s company with
recent experience at Rolls Royce.
Clyde Naval Heritage (HMS Ambuscade/PNS Tariq SCIO
OSCR Charity Number SCO52802
6th October 2025.