ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy Ship ALAMGIR while on Counter Piracy missionunder Task Force-151 provided logistic assistance to sailing yacht BENYLEO2, which was in dire need of fuel in area about 180 NM North East ofSomalia. Sailing yacht BENYLEO 2 is owned by Mr Joao Armindo Furtado ofAzores Island Portugal and is currently on round the world sailing tripwith his wife Joana Amen and two children aged 8 and 5 years. It is thefirst family from Azores Island to embark on round the world sailingexpedition.

BENYLEO-2 left Port of Galle, Sri Lanka for Eritrea with necessarylogistics. However due to unexpected adverse weather, the expeditionexhausted its entire stock of fuel. The Yacht was out of fuel and wastransiting with slow speed through Piracy Risk area. The logistic suppliesonboard Yacht were also short.——————————

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PNS ALAMGIR not only provided fuel but also provided edibles to the family.Portuguese family was very thankful to Pakistan and Pakistan Navy forproviding timely and generous assistance which enabled the family to sailsafely in piracy affected area.

Pakistan Navy Ships actively participate in Task Force-150 and Task Force151 which are mandated to conduct Maritime Security Operations andAnti-Piracy respectively. Assistance to BENYLEO-2 is another manifestationof Pakistan Navy’s strong history of providing Humanitarian Assistance athigh seas and is in line with finest traditions of Pakistan Navy.