INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Pakistan navy rescues Iranian fishermen from sunken boat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters
RAMANI) bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 crew members (fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search
Helicopters equipped with search and rescue gear along with para medical staff swiftly reached deep sea area at South West of Karachi in
visibility conditions at open sea, survivors were located by helicopter aircrew
The operation was amicably augmented by Pakistan Navy Ship NASR, which was already present in NAS on routine patrol
In a very short span of time 11x survivors were recovered onboard Sea King helicopters through winching operation and necessary first aid
The rescue operation lasted for about one and half hour resulting in safe recovery of all Iranian crew members to Pakistan Navy Air Base,
Finally, the salvaged Iranian crew was handed over to HQ Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for further handling of the survivors as per the
Naval forces have an inherent capability of flexibility and reach which have been clearly manifested/employed during this rescue operation
Our ships, flying the green flag around the globe are reflection of our national character, resilience and unrelenting commitment to the
