Pakistani Navy Responds to Distress Call, Assists Stranded Indian Vessel Crew in Arabian Sea

Pakistan Navy Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Stranded Indian Vessel in Arabian Sea

In a gesture of goodwill, the Pakistan Navy has provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea. According to a media report, the navy was assisted by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in the rescue and support operation.

The assistance operation was launched after the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai contacted Pakistani authorities and requested assistance on behalf of the crew of MV Gautam. The crew, which included six Indians and one Indonesian national, had reported a technical fault while en route from Oman to India.

The Pakistan Navy and PMSA provided emergency support to the stranded crew, including food, medical aid, and technical support. Efforts to assist the vessel, MV Gautam, are continuing.

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In a separate incident last month, the Pakistan Navy rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, from a merchant vessel following a distress call in the Arabian Sea. This recent operation demonstrates the Pakistan Navy's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance in times of need.