The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), in a successfully coordinated operation, rescued 12 survivors in a lifeboat after the Indian cargo ship (MSV AL PIRANIPIR) capsized in Pakistani waters.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the PMSA said that the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) received an “urgent email” from MRCC Mumbai India, saying that the ship had been rescued. Help was requested to locate and rescue the occupants.
“The vessel is reported to have sunk in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone, with 12 crew members stranded on a lifeboat in distress,” it said.
In response, the Pakistan Maritime Agency launched a coordinated rescue operation involving multiple assets and agencies.
A PMSA aircraft was immediately tasked with searching for survivors, while nearby merchant ships were alerted and requested to assist in the rescue.
The Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center facilitated seamless cooperation, both Pakistan Navy and PMSA vessels were put on high alert and the nearest naval vessel was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Additionally, necessary arrangements were made for the rescue of survivors by a nearby Indian Coast Guard vessel in the adjacent Exclusive Economic Zone.
“The rapid response and effective coordination resulted in the rescue of all 12 survivors of the Indian freighter, further enhancing PMSA’s role in upholding international SAR obligations and promoting regional cooperation,” the statement said. It shows commitment.”
It concluded that the operation reflected Pakistan’s commitment to maritime safety and adherence to international conventions, regardless of nationality, in responding to PMSA maritime emergencies.