ISLAMABAD: All 20 Pakistani crew members aboard a cargo dhow were rescued in a coordinated operation by the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) after the vessel experienced severe flooding east of Ormara.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that PNS HUNAIN and required aerial assets were diverted to undertake rescue operation upon on receipt of distress call to Joint Maritime information Coordination Centre.
All 20 crew members were safely recovered from the distressed vessel due to the professionalism displayed by the rescuers, said the military’s media wing.
The ISPR said that all those rescued are being provided necessary medical attention.
The military's media wing noted that the successful operation underscores PN and PMSA's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of life at sea and its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies around the clock.
