Pakistan Navy Rescues Stranded Fishing Vessel with 19 Crew in North Arabian Sea
Karachi, 30 Jul 26: In a swift and coordinated emergency response, Pakistan Navy successfully rescued Fishing Vessel (FV) AL JALALI, which had been in distress about 120 NM south of Gwadar. 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 successful operation is a testament to Pakistan Navy’s unwavering resolve to ensure the safety of life at sea and its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies across the region.
Director General Public Relations (Navy)