Pakistan Navy rescues six Indians, one Indonesian after distress call in Arabian Sea: ISPR

Says vessel developed a fault mid-journey from Oman to India

The Pakistan Navy successfully rescued six Indian and one Indonesian crew members after swiftly responding to a distress call from an Indian vessel in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Pakistan Navy demonstrated vigilance and commitment to international maritime obligations by promptly responding to the distress call from the offshore vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea.

It said the vessel, carrying seven crew members — six Indians and one Indonesian — suffered a critical technical failure while en route from Oman to India, leaving it stranded at sea.

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“Upon receiving the alert from Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai, Pakistan Navy initiated a swift response and deployed PMSA Ship Kashmir,” the ISPR said, adding that the crew was provided food, medical aid and technical assistance to help restore essential systems and ensure their safety.

The ISPR said the operation underscored the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian responsibilities “irrespective of nationality” and highlighted its readiness to respond to emergencies across regional waters.

Pakistan Navy rendered assistance to stranded vessel MV GAUTAM in the Arabian Sea carrying seven crew members, including six Indian and one Indonesian nationals, after the vessel suffered a critical technical failure while enroute from Oman to India. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/drDvB3Vaoy

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) May 5, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Pakistan Navy for its successful and timely rescue operation in the Arabian Sea.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, he said the operation ensured the restoration of essential systems of the vessel and safeguarded the lives of all crew members.

“The Pakistan Navy has once again demonstrated a high level of professional competence and humanitarian commitment,” he said, adding that Pakistan was playing its role as a responsible state at the global level in ensuring maritime safety and fulfilling humanitarian obligations.

“The Pakistan Navy remains fully prepared at all times to deal with any kind of emergency situation,” the statement added.