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Pakistan Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members From Sinking Cargo Dhow East of Ormara

Pakistan Navy and PMSA recovered all 20 crew members after a distress call from a cargo dhow that was taking on severe flooding.

  • On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency rescued all 20 crew members from a sinking cargo dhow east of Ormara.
  • Following a distress call, the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre reported the cargo dhow was experiencing severe flooding; this alert triggered an immediate search and rescue operation.
  • The PNS Hunain and aerial assets were immediately diverted for the operation, which the Inter-Services Public Relations described as a "swift and coordinated emergency response."
  • According to the ISPR, the 20 rescued crew members from China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia are receiving necessary medical attention.
  • Reflecting the Pakistan Navy's commitment to maritime safety, recent operations included the rescue of 18 crew members in the North Arabian Sea in April and humanitarian assistance in May.
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Daily Pakistan Observer - broke the news on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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