Summary Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency rescued all 20 crew members from a flooding cargo dhow east of Ormara after a rapid emergency response.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), has successfully rescued all 20 Pakistani crew members from a sinking cargo dhow operating east of Ormara after the vessel suffered severe flooding.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the rescue operation was launched immediately after the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre received a distress call from the vessel. The emergency response involved close coordination between naval and maritime security authorities to ensure the safety of those on board.
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PNS Hunain and the required aerial assets were immediately diverted to the area to carry out the rescue mission. The operation was conducted swiftly despite the emergency situation at sea.
All 20 crew members were safely recovered from the distressed cargo dhow. ISPR said the rescue was made possible through the professionalism and timely response of the personnel involved in the operation.
The rescued crew members are being provided with the necessary medical attention following their recovery.
The operation highlights the Pakistan Navy's operational readiness and its close coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in responding to maritime emergencies. It also reflects the continued commitment of both organisations to ensuring the safety of life at sea through rapid emergency response capabilities.
