Friday, 30 November 2012

MSA saves drifting Indian ship

Karachi

The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has saved an Indian-flagged merchant ship, MV Malaka, which was drifting in open sea around 475 kilometers South of Karachi.

According to MSA officials, the vessel encountered engine failure while en-route to Jamnagar from Mumbai.

On Thursday, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai, India, intercepted a distress call of MV Malaka and requested the MRCC Pakistan for assistance.

Acting on the request, the MSA dispatched help for the Indian vessel.

After strenuous efforts, the Indian ship was located and provided assistance till the arrival of tug from Jamnagar.

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