PN keeps the green flag higher, rescued Iranian fishermen from sunken dhow at open sea

KARACHI, Jun 09 (APP):Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters successfully
rescued crew members of sunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS).
Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow (AL Ramani)
bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 crew members (fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy (PN) promptly responded and launched search
and rescue operation.
Two Pakistan Navy Sea King Helicopters were immediately directed
to search, locate and rescue distressed boat crew, a press release of
PN said here on Saturday.
Helicopters equipped with search and rescue gear along with para
medical staff swiftly reached deep sea area at South West of Karachi
in shortest possible time and conducted aerial search for fishing boat.
After rigorous search efforts in prevailing rough sea and low
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 11 survivors were recovered onboard
Sea King helicopters through winching operation and necessary first
aid was rendered.
The survived crew members thanked Pakistan Navy for prompt and
professional response. The rescue operation lasted for about one and
half hour resulting in safe recovery of all Iranian crew members to
Pakistan Navy Air Base, PNS MEHRAN at Karachi.
Finally, the salvaged Iranian crew was handed over to HQ Pakistan
Maritime Security Agency for further handling of the survivors as per
the provisions of law.
Naval forces have an inherent capability of flexibility and reach
which have been clearly manifested/employed during this rescue operation
at open sea. Our ships, flying the green flag around the globe are reflection of our national character, resilience and unrelenting
commitment to the humanitarian cause.