In a reported act of maritime assistance, the Pakistan Navy responded to a distress call from an Indian vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea, extending emergency support to stabilise the ship and ensure the safety of its crew.
According to a report by Reuters, (later cited by other outlets) which cited a statement from the Pakistani military, the vessel identified as MV Gautam suffered a critical technical failure while en route from Oman to India. The malfunction left the ship stranded at sea, prompting an urgent call for assistance.
The Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai reportedly contacted authorities in Islamabad, requesting immediate support for the stranded vessel. In response, the Pakistan Navy deployed its ship PMSS Kashmir to carry out a rescue and support operation.
The Pakistani military statement said that emergency assistance, including food supplies, medical aid, and technical support, was provided to the crew. The crew comprised six Indian nationals and one Indonesian national. The intervention was aimed at stabilising the vessel and ensuring the safety and well-being of those onboard.
Separately, Gulf Times shared visuals of the rescue mission on social media, showing Pakistan Navy personnel assisting crew members aboard MV Gautam during the operation.
This development follows a similar maritime rescue carried out by Pakistan last month. According to an official statement at the time, the Pakistan Navy rescued and evacuated 18 crew members from a merchant vessel named MV Gold Autumn in the northern Arabian Sea. The vessel was operating approximately 200 nautical miles, or around 370 kilometres, off Pakistan’s coast when it issued a distress call.
The crew rescued during that operation included nationals from China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia, the Pakistani military had said, describing the effort as a swift humanitarian mission.
