{"id":527458,"date":"2026-01-25T08:01:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T03:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=527458"},"modified":"2026-01-25T08:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T03:01:56","slug":"pakistan-navy-evacuates-sri-lankan-sailor-in-high-seas-rescue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-navy-evacuates-sri-lankan-sailor-in-high-seas-rescue\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Navy evacuates Sri Lankan sailor in high-seas rescue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nIn a swift humanitarian operation Pakistan Navy Ships TABUK and MOAWIN have successfully conducted medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Sri Lankan national requiring urgent medical attention on an Indonesian Flagged, MV GREY PALM on the high seas at 800 Nautical Miles (approximately 1500 KM) off Pakistan\u2019s coast.<br \/>\nThe operation was initiated following a formal request from Sri Lankan Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) for provision of medical assistance to a Sri Lankan national crew member in critical condition onboard MV GREY PALM positioned 800 Nautical Miles (approximately 1500 Kilometres) from Pakistan\u2019s Coast. Pakistan Navy dispatched its Ships as a first responder and evacuated the sick crew member along with attendant.<br \/>\nSubsequently the patient was immediately provided with necessary treatment onboard PN Ship.<br \/>\nThe Sri Lankan authorities and family of the individual thanked Pakistan for prompt response and support.<br \/>\nThe successful medical evacuation is yet another testament to operational readiness and long-standing commitment of Pakistan for the safety of life at sea, irrespective of nationality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD In a swift humanitarian operation Pakistan Navy Ships TABUK and MOAWIN have successfully conducted medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Sri Lankan national requiring urgent medical attention on an Indonesian Flagged, MV GREY PALM on the high seas at 800 Nautical Miles (approximately 1500 KM) off Pakistan\u2019s coast. 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