Pakistan Navy helicopter provided assistance to stranded Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea

Islamabad (Pakistan Point News - 21st Jun, 2018 ) Pakistan Navy helicopter provided assistance to stranded Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS) 101 NM (187 KM) off Ormara.

Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow 'Al Naeemi'bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran with 13 x crew members (Fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search and rescue operation.

After rigorous search efforts in prevailing rough sea conditions at open
sea, the stranded dhow was located. The boat crew was dehydrated and also
required medical care and edibles.

Pakistan Navy rescue team onboard
helicopter provided edibles and medicines to the crew members of the Iranian
fishing dhow.
Besides safeguarding maritime interests of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy has
always been at the forefront to provide Humanitarian Assistance at sea.