Pakistan Navy rescues 23 Iranian fishermen in Gulf of Aden
Pakistan
The crew of PNS Zulfiqar promptly provided medical and technical assistance to fishermen
(Dunya News) – Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Zulfiqar has rescued 23 Iranian fishermen in the Gulf of Aden, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
PNS Zulfiqar received an emergency call from the Iranian fishing boat Al-Muhammadi during a regional maritime security patrol.
The Iranian boat informed that it was 1200 nautical miles from its port, with one crew member severely injured and engine failure.
The crew of PNS Zulfiqar promptly provided medical and technical assistance to the fishermen and repaired the engine.
It is pertinent to mention that during such deployments, Pakistan Navy ships rescue distressed vessels at sea.
This humanitarian rescue operation demonstrates Pakistan Navy's commitment to the safety and security of maritime vessels.
