What is Article 10? The 1991 pact at the centre of India-Pakistan naval ship collision – explained
India summoned Pakistan's envoy after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian warship in the North Arabian Sea on Sept 15, violating the three-nautical-mile rule under the 1991 India-Pakistan pact. New Delhi calls the manoeuvre unsafe; no major damage was reported.
Article 10 of the April 1991 Agreement between India and Pakistan is at the center of a recent naval ship collision. This agreement aimed to reduce misunderstandings and establish rules for military exercises, maneuvers, and troop movements. Article 10 specifically deals with naval ships and submarines operating in international waters, requiring them to maintain a minimum separation of three nautical miles from each other to avoid accidents.
The collision occurred on September 15 when an Indian Navy warship encountered a Pakistani vessel operating in the North Arabian Sea. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemned the Pakistani vessel's "unsafe and unprofessional" maneuvering, which contravened Article 10. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to international collision-avoidance regulations, especially as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise.
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