20 crew members rescued from sinking cargo dhow east of Ormara: ISPR

The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) successfully rescued 20 crew members from a cargo dhow that was sinking east of Ormara. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the operation on Thursday, stating the vessel was suffering from severe flooding.

In a swift and coordinated emergency response, the PNS Hunain and aerial assets were dispatched after a distress call was received by the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre. The ISPR highlighted the professionalism of the rescuers in safely recovering all 20 individuals from the distressed vessel.

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All 20 crew members were safely recovered from the distressed vessel due to the professionalism displayed by the rescuers

The rescued crew members, all Pakistani nationals, are currently receiving necessary medical attention. The ISPR statement emphasized that this successful operation demonstrates the Pakistan Navy's and PMSA's unwavering commitment to maritime safety and their readiness to respond to emergencies at sea around the clock. This incident follows similar rescue operations conducted by the navy and PMSA in recent months, including assistance to sailors on an Indian vessel and the rescue of 18 crew members from a merchant vessel.

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The successful operation underscores Pakistan Navy’s and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of life at sea and its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies around the clock