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Indian Vessel Rescued by Pakistan Navy in Arabian Sea Following Distress Call

    Indian Vessel Rescued by Pakistan Navy in Arabian Sea Following Distress Call

    Pakistan Navy has assisted a stranded Indian vessel, MV Gautam, carrying six Indian crew members and one Indonesian, after it faced a major malfunction, reports say.

    As per details available with VoM News, the vessel was on its voyage from Oman to India and faced a major technical power failure after its generator malfunctioned.

    Pakistan Navy received a distress call relayed by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mumbai and initiated an assistance operation within its search and rescue zone, media reports say.

    The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency deployed a naval vessel, namely PMSS Kashmir, to provide support assistance with food, medical aid, and technical help. However, the ship’s main generator was assessed as beyond repair.

    A video of the rescue operation by tweeted by the Gulf News, where MV Gautam’s crew members were seen helped by a Pakistan Navy’s boat.

    Authorities state that the vessel drifted in Pakistan’s rescue region before moving toward Indian waters, at a position about 262 nautical miles from Dwarka.

    Limited communication was established with the naval vessel using a backup system, said the Indian Coast Guard.

    Rafia Tasleem

    Rafia Tasleem

    Rafia Tasleem is a seasoned journalist from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, recognized for her expertise in content writing, investigative research, fact-based reporting, strategic media planning, presentation and lot more. With experience working for both national and international news organizations, she brings a deep understanding of media dynamics. Holding a Master’s in Communication and Media Studies from Aligarh Muslim University, she has been contributing to VoM News for the past two years. For inquiries, contact rafiatasleem@seashell-clam-300365.hostingersite.com.