KARACHI: The navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) provided humanitarian assistance to over half a dozen sailors, stuck on board an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel in the Arabian Sea, security sources said on Monday.

The rescue and support operation for the crew, which included six Indians and one Indonesian member, was initiated after the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai contacted Pakistani authorities and requested assistance.

They reported a technical fault on the MV Gautam, which was en route from Oman to India, security sources said.

In response, the Pakistan Navy swiftly deployed the Pakistan Maritime Security Ship (PMSS) Kashmir to carry out rescue operations. Emergency assistance, including food, medical aid, and technical support, is being actively provided to the crew of MV Gautam. The operation to support the vessel was ongoing as of Monday, sources said.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2026