Welcome Wednesday

There is something comforting about the fact there are thousands, approximately 6,000 a day, ships sailing the world's oceans and available for search and rescue. Seafarers, yachtsmen, and those who are so desperate that they take to the seas, should take comfort knowing that Amver is there to help them in their moment of need. Help us welcome the newest members of the Amver safety network.

• ROSTRUM ANTARCTICA
• CINDY GLORY
• DEEPWATER AQUILLA
• VIKING MARS

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Welcome Wednessday

Seven new ships joined Amver this week. Why is this important? Amver ships help fill a void that traditional search and rescue resources can't fill. The United States Coast Guard and our partners around the world are professional and pride themselves on answering calls for help. But, we can't be everywhere. This is where Amver fills the void. An Amver ship can rescue a person anywhere in the world within a few hours. Amver is a force multiplier and we are grateful our participants ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Help us welcome the latest Amver members.

• CL HENGYANG
• YEOSU VOYAGER
• MSC SOFIA
• EXPLORA I
• EVER ALOT
• MSC VIVIENNE
• UBUNTU EMPATHY

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Welcome Wednesday

If you're wondering who joined Amver this week, look no further. We had five new ships enroll, ensuring no call for help goes unanswered. Why is something like Amver important? Take the most recent case of a grounded cruise ship with 206 people aboard near Greenland. That is reason enough to have robust options like these vessels to assist in search and rescue anywhere in the world. Please help us welcome our latest members.

• MSC MONICA CHRISTINA
• MARCELLA
• CARLTON TRADER
• ANGELA GLORY
• EVA BRIGHT

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Welcome Wednesday

Another week, another list of new ships that joined Amver this week. In various forms, this feature has been a constant part of Amver history since the Amver program was established in 1958. It's important to recognize good acts, even those that largely go unnoticed by the rest of the world. The dedication to safety at sea by these crews and their shoreside colleagues doesn't go unnoticed by the United States Coast Guard. Thank you for helping ensure no call for help goes unanswered.

• MARAN GAS MARSEILLE
• JIH YU NO. 968
• JIH YU NO. 668
• JIH YU NO. 868
• JIH YU NO. 168
• JIH YU NO. 568
• ULTRA VIRTUE
• GOLDEN JOHN

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Welcome Wednesday

It's been a busy week at Amver with several new participants. We enjoy bringing you this feature of the ships enrolled in Amver. We are particularly excited to see the growth of Amver in Taiwan. If you aren't participating, please consider signing up today. In the meantime, help us welcome the latest Amver participants.

• MING MAN
• SHUENN MAN NO. 626
• SHUENN MAN NO. 273
• SHUENN MAN NO. 100
• SHUENN MAN NO. 23
• SPITSBERGEN
• HE MAN H
• BOW OLYMPUS
• ORION JESSICA
• CL XIANGXI
• NORTH GAS

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Welcome Wednesday

If one thing is certain it's that shipping has continued during and after the pandemic. We are thankful for the countless seafarers who have endured long tours at sea, time away from family, and limited shore leave or time off. The dedication of seafarers is what helped get us through the pandemic and through to the other side. We recognize things may not be the way they were, but one thing has remained constant; ships continue to commit to safety at sea and enroll in Amver. Here is the list of the latest ships that joined Amver this week.

• MEGHINA HOPE
• UBUNTO HUMANITY

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Cruise Ships Earn Amver Awards

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently hosted an Amver Awards presentation during their Special Session of the Maritime Safety and Marine Environmental Matters Committee meeting in Washington, DC on October 12, 2022.

Amver Awards were presented to Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean.  "More than 100 cruise ships earned Amver awards," said Amver Director Benjamin Strong. "That is more than 100 resources available for search and rescue from the North Pole to the South Pole," added Strong.

Many thanks to Jennifer Willians, CLIA Vice President for Maritime Policy, for providing a venue to present the Amver Awards. We look forward to continuing the strong relationship between our cruise industry Amver participants and CLIA and look forward to presenting even more awards in 2023!

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