RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Pakistan Navy has launched “Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr” to counter multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade, the military’s media wing said on Monday.
The operation has been launched in view of the evolving regional maritime security environment and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes.
A press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the initiative has been undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).
“Pakistan Navy Escort operations are being conducted in close coordination with Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC),” the statement added.
Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul- Bahr to safeguard maritime trade and energy lifelines amid evolving regional maritime security dynamics. The operation aims to ensure secure Sea Lines of Communication and uninterrupted national shipping. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/rcDdllV12X
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) March 9, 2026
The ISPR further added that the Pakistan Navy is fully cognizant of the prevailing maritime situation and is actively monitoring and controlling the movement of merchant vessels to ensure their safe and secure transit.
“With approximately 90% of Pakistan’s trade conducted via sea, the operation aims to ensure that vital sea routes remain safe, secure, and uninterrupted.”
Currently, Pakistan Navy ships are escorting two Merchant Vessels, one of which is scheduled to arrive in Karachi today, it added.
“Pakistan Navy remains fully prepared to respond to emerging maritime security challenges and is committed to ensuring the safety of national shipping and regional maritime security.”
