Video: Pakistan Navy Assists Stranded Indian Vessel MV Gautam In Arabian Sea After Technical Failure

The Pakistan Navy assisted an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel, MV Gautam, after it became stranded in the Arabian Sea due to a technical failure, according to official statements and media reports.

The vessel was sailing from Oman to India when it developed a serious technical problem and could not continue its journey.

There were seven crew members on board, including six Indian nationals and one Indonesian.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai contacted Pakistani authorities and requested assistance after receiving the distress alert.

In response, the Pakistan Navy launched a support operation to help stabilise the situation.

A naval ship, identified as Kashmir, was deployed to the vessel’s location.

The team provided emergency supplies, including food and medical assistance, along with technical support to address the fault and ensure the safety of those on board.

The operation was carried out with support from the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), which coordinated alongside naval units during the mission.

Officials stated that the priority was to ensure the well-being of the crew and prevent further risk to the vessel in open waters.

The assistance allowed the crew to stabilise conditions onboard while further steps were considered.

Reports also referred to visuals shared online showing Pakistani personnel approaching the stranded vessel and assisting crew members during the operation.

The incident follows another recent rescue effort by Pakistan’s maritime forces. In April, the navy reported rescuing and evacuating 18 crew members from a merchant vessel in the northern Arabian Sea after a distress call.

Those rescued included nationals from China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia.

References: Indian Express, ndtv