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  1. Pakistan Navy rescued Indian vessel crew in Arabian Sea.
  2. MV Gautam had 6 Indian, 1 Indonesian crew onboard.
  3. Mumbai MRCC requested assistance for technical fault.

The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea, according to a media report. The navy was assisted by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in the rescue and support operation, the Dawn newspaper reported on Monday, quoting security sources.

The assistance operation for the crew, which included six Indians and one Indonesian national, was launched after the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai contacted Pakistani authorities and requested assistance, the report said.

The crew had reported a technical fault on MV Gautam, which was en route from Oman to India, the sources said. Emergency support, including food, medical aid and technical support, was provided to the stranded crew, while efforts to assist the vessel were continuing, the report said.

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Pakistan Navy rescue plan

Last month, the Pakistan Navy rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, from a merchant vessel following a distress call in the Arabian Sea. “In a swift humanitarian operation, Pakistan Navy successfully rescued and evacuated 18 crew members, including nationals of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia, following a distress call from merchant vessel (MV) Gold Autumn, operating in North Arabian Sea at 200 nautical miles (approximately 370 km) off Pakistan’s coast,” a statement had said.

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The incidents underline the importance of maritime cooperation and quick response systems in international waters. Despite political differences, such humanitarian actions show that safety at sea remains a shared priority, where timely coordination between nations can help prevent disasters and save lives.

(With inputs from agency)



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