The indigenously built Fast Patrol Boats will enhance the PMSA's capabilities in maritime surveillance, patrol, and enforcement, contributing to the security of Pakistan's coastal borders.
This project showcases the collaboration between KSEW and PMSA, demonstrating Pakistan's capabilities in designing and building complex naval vessels.
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing maritime law, maintaining security, and protecting Pakistan's interests in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The PMSA is tasked with:
1. Maritime surveillance and patrol
2. Anti-smuggling and piracy operations
3. Protection of fisheries and marine resources
4. Enforcement of maritime pollution regulations
5. Search and rescue operations
6. Supporting naval operations
The PMSA operates under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and works closely with the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Coast Guards, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the security and integrity of Pakistan's maritime domain.
Search and Rescue (SAR) Operation by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Ships [PMSA]– 19x Crew Members of FV Subhan Allah (21347-B) North Arabian Sea (9th December 2024): At 1015 hrs, the Pakistan Navy’s Station Nathia Gali (Karachi) relayed a distress alert to Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) at Headquarters Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).
The alert informed about flooding onboard Fishing Vessel (FV) Subhan-Allah with 19x crew members, positioned 30 Nautical Miles West of Karachi Fairway.
Subsequently, PMSA ships already on routine patrol were tasked to Search and Rescue (SAR) the stranded fishermen. At 1220 hrs, the FV was localized & all 19x crew members of the FV were shifted onboard PMSS DASHT where they were administered with 1st aid and other necessities.
Later the all 19x crew members of the FV Subhan Allah were brought back to Karachi harbor onboard PMSS RAFAQAT.
This operation once again underscores PMSA’s commitment in safeguarding fishermen community within Pakistan’s maritime zones.
PMSS Kashmir, the lead ship of the Kashmir-class MPVs, was commissioned on 20 July 2018 and formally inducted into the PMSA Fleet under OSRON-26 Squadron on 7 September 2018.
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