The Amver participating ship Linden Pride rescued four Chinese fishermen after their fishing vessel sank in the South China Sea July 10, 2012. According to a report from Tradewinds, the NYK-owned LPG carrier was sailing from Japan to Qatar when they were notified by rescue authorities in Singapore.The Panamanian flagged ship had the four fishermen safely on board within two-and-a-half hours after being alerted of the distress.
The Linden Pride enrolled in Amver on January 31, 2001 and has earned 12 awards for participation.
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