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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy demonstrated vigilance and commitment to international maritime obligations, promptly responding to a distress call from the offshore vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea carrying six Indians and one Indonesian crew member, the military&#39;s media wing said on Tuesday.&nbsp;&ldquo;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,&rdquo; the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.&nbsp;According to the ISPR, upon receiving the alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Mumbai, Pakistan Navy initiated a swift response and deployed PMSA Ship Kashmir.&nbsp;&ldquo;The ship provided food, medical aid, and technical assistance to help restore essential systems and ensure crew safety,&rdquo; it added.&nbsp;The operation underscores Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian responsibilities, irrespective of nationality, and highlights its readiness to respond to emergencies across regional waters.

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Six Indian and one Indonesian crew aboard MV Gautam rescued after a technical failure; food, medical aid, and assistance provided following a distress call from Mumbai recue center.

Pakistan Navy rescues Indian, Indonesian crew in Arabian Sea emergency operation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter &ldquo;multidimensional&rdquo; threats to national shipping and maritime trade amid an evolving regional maritime security environment, the military&#39;s media wing said Monday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the initiative aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of Sea Lines of Communication. It stated that Pakistan Navy escort operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, adding that the navy is actively monitoring and controlling the movement of merchant vessels to ensure their safe and secure transit. With approximately 90% of Pakistan&rsquo;s trade conducted by sea, the operation aims to ensure that vital sea routes remain safe, secure, and uninterrupted, the statement said. It added that Pakistan Navy ships are currently escorting two merchant vessels, one of which is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Monday. The navy remains fully prepared to respond to emerging maritime security challenges and is committed to ensuring the safety of national shipping and regional maritime security, the statement said.

The operation aims to counter 'multidimensional' threats to national shipping and maritime trade amid an evolving regional maritime security environment.

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Pakistan Navy rescues Indian, Indonesian crew in Arabian Sea emergency operation

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure shipping routes