{"id":124137,"date":"2026-04-11T19:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=124137"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:34:03","slug":"pakistan-navy-rescues-18-crew-members-including-foreign-nationals-of-merchant-vessel-in-arabian-sea-operation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/124137\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of merchant vessel in Arabian Sea operation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web Desk(National Times)- The Pakistan Navy carried out an operation in the Arabian Sea and rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of a merchant vessel following a distress call, a statement issued by the PN said on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said: \u201cIn 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\u2019s coast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It added that upon receiving the emergency alert, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) activated its Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and promptly initiated response protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAccordingly, Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Hunain, patrolling in the assigned area, was immediately tasked to provide assistance to MV Gold Autumn,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said that PNS Hunain \u201cactively undertook the search and rescue operation, demonstrating professionalism and operational expertise\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan Navy Ship\u2019s team, comprising specialists, provided medical assistance, supported in firefighting, conducted damage assessment of the vessel, and later rescued crew members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe evacuated crew members have been safely transported to Karachi for further medical care and subsequent repatriation to their respective countries,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement further said, \u201cHumanitarian assistance rendered by Pakistan Navy Ship at extended ranges off Pakistan\u2019s coast reflects the Pakistan Navy\u2019s continued resolve and commitment to always be the first responder in maritime crisis situations in its respective area of responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the PN for successfully rescuing the 18 crew members during the emergency humanitarian operation, a statement by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the statement, PM Shehbaz commended the officers and personnel of the PN for their \u201cprofessionalism, swift response, and humanitarian spirit\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe prime minister appreciated that upon receiving a distress call from the merchant vessel \u2018Gold Autumn,\u2019 the naval ship PNS Hunain promptly conducted an effective search and rescue operation,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCrew members belonging to different countries, including China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia, were safely evacuated,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk(National Times)- The Pakistan Navy carried out an operation in the Arabian Sea and rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of a merchant vessel following a distress call, a statement issued by the PN said on Friday. 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