| PMSA’s area of responsibility extends from coastline to seaward and covers all maritime zones of Pakistan. These include: | |
|---|---|
| Territorial waters | 12 NM |
| Contiguous zone | 24 NM |
| Exclusive Economic Zone | 200 NM |
| Extended Continental shelf | 350 NM |
This area is roughly 290,000 Sq Km. In addition to this, PMSA is also responsible for Search and Rescue in a large area assigned by International Maritime Organization (IMO). This area extends up to 840 NM from the coast.
