RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), has rescued all 20 Pakistani crew members from a sinking cargo dhow operating east of Ormara, which was experiencing severe flooding, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
The rescue operation was launched after the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre received a distress call from the sinking vessel, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said.
In a swift emergency response, Pakistan Navy in coordination with PMSA, rescued all 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow east of Ormara. Following a distress alert, JMICC coordinated an immediate search and rescue operation. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/SnZ4G3p258
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) July 9, 2026
Pakistan Navy ship PNS Hunain and the required aerial assets were immediately diverted to the area to undertake a rescue operation upon on receipt of a distress call to the Joint Maritime information Coordination Centre.
“All 20 crew members were safely recovered from the distressed vessel due to the professionalism displayed by the rescuers. All those rescued are being provided necessary medical attention,” ISPR stated.
Pakistan Navy deployed PNS HUNAIN and a Sea King helicopter for the rescue operation. All 20 crew members were safely recovered and are receiving medical care, reaffirming PN’s commitment to safety of life at sea and maritime emergency response. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/WrkzEeiWGv
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) July 9, 2026
The military’s media wing noted that the successful operation underscores Pakistan Navy and PMSA’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of life at sea and its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies around the clock.
“The successful operation underscores Pakistan Navy’s and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of life at sea and its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies around the clock,” ISPR said.
The rescue comes as Pakistan’s maritime authorities remain on heightened alert because of increased shipping activity.
The distress call was coordinated through the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), Pakistan’s national maritime information-sharing hub established in 2013 to coordinate responses to emergencies at sea.
The centre brings together the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), Pakistan Coast Guards, port authorities and other government stakeholders to ensure a unified response to maritime incidents.
