Amver tanker saves two sailors near the Azores

The combined efforts of U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel, Portuguese rescue authorities at MRCC Ponta Delgada and the Amver vessel Archangelos Gabriel resulted in the rescue of two sailors from a disabled sailboat approximately 500 miles south of the Azores on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

The sailors were aboard the Manca 3 and reported via satellite phone to U.S. Coast Guard personnel they had lost steering and were in inclement weather. They initially requested an extended weather forecast. The Greek flagged Amver participating tanker Archangelos Gabriel was also diverted to assist.

The sailors reported to rescue authorities they were in 50-knot winds with waves greater than 30-feet. The sailors were placed on a two hour communications schedule and attempted to repair their steering. 

The 748-foot tanker was ten hours from the distress location but the captain agreed to divert immediately and assist the crew of the Manca 3. The crew of the Manca 3 were unable to repair their sailboat and were rescued by the Archangelos Gabriel.

The Archangelos Gabriel, managed by Diamiemos Shipping Corporation of Athens, Greece, enrolled in Amver on April 6, 2005 and has earned six Amver participation awards.

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Welcome Wednesday!

Every week new ships take an extra step to ensure no call for help goes unanswered. These ships enroll in a voluntary system, risk life and profit in the name of saving lives. The likelihood your ship will be requested to divert is small, but the benefits of saving a life are priceless. If you don't already participate, please consider joining Amver today.

Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• PUDU
• GASLOG SALEM
• GRANDE RIVIER
• SOL VIKING
• ENDURANCE SW
• ABY VIRGINIA
• 6711
• DANIEL FOSS
• WAVEMASTER 9
• MARTHA SCHULTE
• HIGHLAND CHIEF
• PUBW OPAL

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Welcome Wednesday!

We love sharing good news. Each week we are lucky enough to share the latest ships to enroll in the Amver system. This week we highlight another 16 ships joining Amver. Well done seafarers! Thank you for continuing to support the Amver safety network.

• KSL SEATTLE
• NISSOS CHRISTIANA
• FEDERAL BALTIC
• SBI CAMACHO
• HANZE GENUA
• SPAR
• EVER LUCID
• YM WISH
• NEW COURAGE
• MICHELE FOSS
• AFRICAN VISION
• BALEARIC GAS
• QMS CARDINAL
• CHEMICAL CHALLENGER
• DELTA MARIA
• KONKAR THEODOROS

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Welcome Wednesday!

Why do you support Amver? What compels your company to support a legendary search and rescue system? Perhaps its the fact that as mariners you understand the dangers of the sea. Perhaps you subscribe to the bond of seafarers, the unwritten code between those who make their living on the water. Perhaps its company policy. 

Regardless of your reason, we're glad you continue to support Amver. Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• STI CONAUGHT
• VIPHA NAREE
• CLIPPER BRILLIANCE
• HOEGH TARGET
• JONES TIDE
• BW LEO
• FRIGG VIKING
• MSC MADRID
• EVER LOGIC
• STI LAUREN
• HATTA
• SELMA B
• YM WELLHEAD

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Welcome Wednesday!

Did you know all sorts of ships can participate in Amver? It's true. In fact, two of this week's new members are special service jack-up platforms! If your fleet isn't participating, consider enrolling today.

• HAPPY ALBATROS
• VITAL DE OLIVEIRA
• QMS LULWA
• QMS CONSTRUCTOR
• EVER LIVELY
• SAMUDRA KAUSTUBH
• ORE RIZHAO
• SEAFORCE
• CLIPPER JUPITER
• STI OSCEOLA

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Amver bulker saves migrants

The Amver participating bulk carrier Barock notified U.S. Coast Guard officials in Miami, Fla. they had located a rustic chug in distress approximately 270 miles west of Naples, Fla. and rescued the seven Cuban migrants on Monday, April 20, 2015.

The 748-foot bulk carrier was on a journey from Texas to Germany when the crew located the disabled chug. "One of the migrants jumped overboard and tried to swim to our ship before making it make to his makeshift raft," captain Escalicas, the master of the Barock, reported to rescue authorities. "We lowered a rescue boat and safely brought all seven on board our ship," he added.

The Coast Guard instructed the Panamanian flagged ship to rendezvous with the Coast Guard Cutter Paul  Clark. The migrants were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter and the Barock continued on its voyage to Germany.

The Barock, managed by Union Marine Management of Singapore, enrolled in Amver on August 20, 2007 and has earned six Amver participation awards.