ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy said on Tuesday it had assisted an Indian vessel after it had suffered a technical failure in the Arabian Sea and rescued seven crew members, including six Indians and an Indonesian.
The Arabian Sea forms part of one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, linking Gulf energy supplies with global markets, and routinely sees heavy commercial traffic passing close to Pakistan’s coastline.
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship ‘Kashmir’ responded to a distress signal from Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Mumbai after a multipurpose offshore vessel, MV Gautam, suffered a “critical technical failure” while traveling to India from Oman.
“Leveraging its robust maritime surveillance and response capability, Pakistan Navy ensured rapid deployment of PMSA Ship KASHMIR,” the navy said in a statement.
“The ship rendered timely assistance to the distressed vessel, including provision of food, medical aid and other necessary supplies to the crew, along with technical assistance to restore essential systems.”
The navy said the operation underscored its commitment to ensuring “safety of life at sea” while upholding its humanitarian and maritime responsibilities irrespective of nationality.
The development comes as Pakistan and India mark one year since the nuclear-armed neighbors fought a brief four-day conflict in May 2025, involving drones, missiles, and fighter jets.
