Pakistan Navy rescues 19 crew members of fishing vessel stranded near Gwadar
- 11 Pakistani, 8 Iranian nationals were stranded at sea due to engine failure of vessel
The Pakistan Navy rescued 19 crew members, including Pakistani and Iranian nationals, from fishing vessel AL JALALI after its engine failed 120 nautical miles south of Gwadar amid worsening monsoon weather.
- Pakistan Navy's swift rescue operation.
- Engine failure and severe monsoon weather.
- International crew members saved near Gwadar.
Pakistan Navy rescued 19 crew members from a distressed fishing vessel AL JALALI after it suffered an engine failure about 120 nautical miles south of Gwadar, a statement said on Thursday.
A total of 19 crew members onboard the vessel, including 11 Pakistani and 8 Iranian nationals, were stranded at sea due to engine failure of the vessel.
“The situation was further aggravated by deteriorating weather conditions in the North Arabian Sea during the ongoing monsoon, placing the lives of the crew in immediate danger.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) promptly coordinated with Pakistan Navy to initiate an immediate Search and Rescue Operation. PNS TAIMUR was immediately tasked to undertake the rescue operation and provide assistance to the stranded FV.
“Owing to the swift and timely response, crew members of FV AL JALALI were provided with food, drinking water, and medical care at sea, and the stranded vessel was thereafter towed safely towards shore,” the statement read.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the Pakistan Navy for safely rescuing fishermen stranded in the Northern Arabian Sea.
In his statement, President Zardari said safeguarding human lives at sea reflected the Navy’s strong commitment to fulfilling its national and international responsibilities.
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