Pakistan Navy, PMSA Rescue 20 Crew from Sinking Dhow East of Ormara
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- The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) successfully rescued 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow located east of Ormara.
- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the operation on Thursday.
- The military’s media wing reported that the vessel was experiencing severe flooding.
Story so far: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) successfully rescued 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow located east of Ormara. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the operation on Thursday.
Latest development: The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), successfully rescued all 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow east of Ormara. The vessel, which was transiting from Karachi to the Gulf…
The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) successfully rescued 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow located east of Ormara. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the operation on Thursday.
The military’s media wing reported that the vessel was experiencing severe flooding. All 20 crew members, who are Pakistani nationals, were safely recovered in a swift and coordinated emergency response.
Upon receiving a distress call at the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre, PNS Hunain and aerial assets were immediately diverted to the scene. The rescued individuals are currently being provided with necessary medical attention.
This successful operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency to ensuring safety at sea and their readiness to respond to maritime emergencies around the clock.
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The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), successfully rescued all 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow east of Ormara. The vessel, which was transiting from Karachi to the Gulf of Oman, experienced severe flooding exacerbated by deteriorating weather conditions at sea. Upon receiving a distress call, the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) promptly coordinated with the Pakistan Navy to launch an immediate search and rescue operation. Pakistan Navy swiftly deployed surface and air assets, with PNS HUNAIN diverted to the scene and a Sea King helicopter providing aerial surveillance and extraction support. All crew members were safely recovered and are now receiving necessary medical care.
Sources: Business Recorder
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