PMSA's New Base Inaugurated At Keti Bandar

The inauguration ceremony of the newly established Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Base Keti Bandar was held on Monday.

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Dec, 2018 ) :The inauguration ceremony of the newly established Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Base Keti Bandar was held on Monday.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as a chief guest, a press release of ISPR-Navy said here.

Upon arrival, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by Director General Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Rear Admiral Zaka ur Rehman.

Later, the chief guest was given a briefing on the Mission, Roles, Tasks and Operational Challenges of PMSA Base Keti Bandar.

The chief guest visited the base and appreciated the efforts of the PMSA in establishing new coastal bases.

Keti Bandar has a small population mainly dependent on fishing.

PMSA Base will keep Area of Responsibility under effective surveillance through regular patrolling and prevent unauthorised exploitation of resources.

PMSA Base Keti Bandar will help fishermen with Search and Rescue operations as well as facilitate registration of fishing boats and assistance to public. The PMSA has recently launched a mobile application called "Assistance, Anytime, Anywhere at Sea (AAAS)" to facilitate maritime communities operating in Pakistan's territorial waters.

The PMSA is the sole Maritime Law Enforcement Agency in Pakistan which has the responsibility to regulate the maritime affairs of a vast area covering approximately 295,000 Square Kilometers, stretching coastline over 1000 Kilometers from Sir Creek in the East to Gwadar Bay in the West.

The event was attended by MNA, DG PMSA, Flag Officers, seniorofficials of Pakistan Navy and civil notables.