Karachi: A Pakistan Navy vessel and an Indian Navy warship were involved in a collision in international waters in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. India said the incident did not result in any major damage.
According to the Indian account, the Indian warship was conducting a routine surveillance mission when the Pakistani vessel approached and the two ships subsequently collided. Indian officials described the conduct of the Pakistani naval unit as “unacceptable and unprofessional.” These details reflect the Indian government’s account; a separate Pakistani account was not available in the sources reviewed.
India Lodges Diplomatic Protest
Following the incident, India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a formal protest. India also instructed its diplomatic representative in Islamabad to raise the matter with Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1991 Agreement Cited
India linked the incident to Article 10 of the April 1991 Agreement between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice of Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements, saying the conduct of the Pakistani naval vessel was contrary to the provision.
The incident has drawn attention to maritime safety, communication and adherence to bilateral arrangements between the two countries. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision and the two vessels involved remain subject to clarification.
