The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday rescued seven crew members, including Indian nationals, from a distressed offshore vessel in the Arabian Sea after receiving a distress call, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to the military’s media wing, the Pakistan Navy, demonstrating vigilance and commitment to international maritime obligations, promptly responded to a distress call from the offshore vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea and rescued seven crew members, including six Indian and one Indonesian. “The vessel carrying seven crew members, six Indian and one Indonesian, suffered a critical technical failure while en route from Oman to India, leaving it stranded at sea,” the statement said. It added that upon receiving the alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai, the Pakistan Navy initiated a swift response and deployed PMSA Ship Kashmir. The statement further said that the ship provided food, medical aid, and technical assistance to help restore essential systems and ensure crew safety. “This operation underscores Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian responsibilities, irrespective of nationality, and highlights its readiness to respond to emergencies across regional waters,” the statement concluded.
PN rescues Indian, Indonesian sailors from distressed vessel
Published on: May 6, 2026 10:00 AM