Pakistan Navy, PMSA rescue all 20 Pakistani crew members from sinking cargo dhow

PNS HUNAIN and required aerial assets were diverted to undertake rescue operation upon on reciept of distress call to Joint Maritime information Coordination Centre

RAWALPINDI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-July 9th, 2026: In a swift and coordinated emergency response, Pakistan Navy in coordination with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has successfully rescued all 20 Pakistani crew members from a sinking cargo dhow operating east of Ormara which was experiencing severe flooding.

PNS HUNAIN and required aerial assets were diverted to undertake rescue operation upon on reciept 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. All those rescued are being provided necessary medical attention.

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.