The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday rescued seven crew members, including six Indian nationals, from a distressed offshore vessel in the Arabian Sea after receiving a distress call, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said the Pakistan Navy responded promptly to an emergency call from the vessel MV Gautam, which suffered a critical technical failure while en route from Oman to India, leaving it stranded at sea.
The crew comprised six Indian nationals and one Indonesian national.
Upon receiving the alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai, the Pakistan Navy initiated a swift response and deployed PMSA Ship Kashmir for the rescue operation.
According to the ISPR, the naval team provided food, medical assistance, and technical support to help restore essential systems and ensure the safety of the crew.
“This operation underscores Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian responsibilities, irrespective of nationality, and highlights its readiness to respond to emergencies across regional waters,” the statement added.
The Pakistan Navy has conducted several similar rescue operations in recent years, assisting distressed merchant vessels and fishing boats as part of its maritime safety mandate.
Earlier in April, the Navy rescued and evacuated 18 crew members from a merchant vessel in the North Arabian Sea following a distress call. The operation involved medical aid, firefighting support, damage assessment, and safe evacuation of the multinational crew to Karachi for treatment and repatriation.
