Sunday, November 27, 2011

If Prince William cannot save you, who can?

The internet is buzzing over the recent news that Prince William helped rescue two sailors from a commercial ship. His bravery is commended, but what if those sailors were farther out at sea? Who or what could have rescued them?

The United States Coast Guard Amver System is what would save them. Tracking the whereabouts of over 5,000 ships per day, the Amver voluntary search and rescue system saves a life every 33 hours saves a life every 33 hours. Listen firsthand to one of these amazing rescues here- http://www.amver.com/audio/sailing-vessel-triumph-rescue.mp3.

Your ships can join this amazing network of vessels working to ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Will you join today? You can learn more or enroll at http://www.amver.com.

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