ISLAMABAD – Navy Sea King helicopters successfully rescued crew members ofsunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS). Upon receipt of informationabout distressed Dhow (AL RAMANI) bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran,11 crew members (fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded andlaunched search and rescue operation.
Two Pakistan Navy Sea King Helicopters were immediately directed to search,locate and rescue distressed boat crew.
Helicopters equipped with search and rescue gear along with para medicalstaff swiftly reached deep sea area at South West of Karachi in shortestpossible time and conducted aerial search for fishing boat. After rigoroussearch efforts in prevailing rough sea and low visibility conditions atopen sea, survivors were located by helicopter aircrew. The operation wasamicably augmented by Pakistan Navy Ship NASR, which was already present inNAS on routine patrol.
In a very short span of time 11 survivors were recovered onboard Sea Kinghelicopters through winching operation and necessary first aid wasrendered. The survived crew members thanked Pakistan Navy for prompt andprofessional response. The rescue operation lasted for about one and halfhour resulting in safe recovery of all Iranian crew members to PakistanNavy Air Base, PNS MEHRAN at Karachi.——————————
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Finally, the salvaged Iranian crew was handed over to HQ Pakistan MaritimeSecurity Agency for further handling of the survivors as per the provisionsof law.
Naval forces have an inherent capability of flexibility and reach whichhave been clearly manifested/employed during this rescue operation at opensea. Our ships, flying the green flag around the globe are reflection ofour national character, resilience and unrelenting commitment to thehumanitarian cause.