Welcome Wednesday!

We're happy to share the name of the latest ships to join Amver this week. As Amver awards ceremony season starts we'll be hosting events in  Finland, Washington, DC and around the world. Stay tuned for posts about a ceremony near you! Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• MATSYA VARSHINI
• CAP SAN ARTEMISSIO
• NAVIGATOR COPERNICO
• SILVER ENTALINA
• TORM TROILUS
• AURORA NJORD
• SOFIE VICTORY
• VAYADA NAREE
• GENEVA VENTURE
• TRAMMO STANTON
• NORD SEAL

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Amver Participating Research Vessel Evacuates French Teenager

The Amver participating research vessel Atlantis rescued a French teenager from a sailboat 345 miles north of Puerto Rico after the boy suffered from severe sea sickness on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel in San Juan, Puerto Rico received notification from French rescue authorities that a 70-foot sailboat was requesting assistance getting the boy medical assistance. The 272-foot research vessel Atlantis was only 60 miles from the sailboat and agreed to divert and embark the young sailor.

The crew of the Atlantis arrived on scene, launched a small boat and embarked the ill teen and an adult. The two sailors will remain aboard the Atlantis until it arrives in Charleston, SC on April 2.

The research vessel Atlantis, managed by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, enrolled in Amver on May 28, 1997 and has earned five Amver participation awards.

Photo credit: crew of the research vessel Atlantis

Save the date! National Maritime Day and Amver awards.

Mark your calendar for May 23, 2016! Join us to celebrate National Maritime Day and the presentation of the United States Amver awards! U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Paul Zukunft will be the keynote speaker at the Amver awards celebration.

The day starts with a safety at sea seminar and participants include U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen as well as other influential shipping personalities. The event takes place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Come help us celebrate National Maritime Day and recognize the 922 U.S. managed ships earning Amver awards!

Photo credit: USCG photo

Welcome Wednesday!

We're in Connecticut at the Shipping 2016 exhibition recruiting more ships and sharing the Amver story. While we are away, help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• LIMA 1
• CMA CGM JACQUES JUNIOR
• SHAHRASTANI
• DRAFTDODGER
• DHT LION
• GO GLIESE
• CIELO D'ERUOPA
• SOC ENDEAVOUR
• MARIA D
• AL NEFUD
• HYUNDAI MIPO 2565

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Come Visit Amver at CMA 2016

The Amver team will be at the Connecticut Maritime Association Shipping 2016 conference and exhibition in Stamford, Conn. March 21 to the 23rd. We look forward to connecting with our old friends and meeting some new ones as well. Stop by and see us at booth G-104!

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Amver Participant Disney Fantasy Saves 10 Migrants

The Amver participating cruise ship Disney Fantasy rescued ten Cuban migrants from a damaged homemade raft 40 miles southeast of Long Sound Point, Key Largo, Fla. on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

The Disney Fantasy was on its way back to Florida from a seven day cruise when the crew spotted the Cuban migrants waving a white flag from an unseaworthy vessel. The captain of the ship immediately launched a rescue operation and the ten migrants were safely brought aboard the cruise ship. The rescue crew was given a heroes welcome when they returned to the ship.

U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel in Key West, Fla. were notified by the ship and the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell met the Bahamian flagged cruise ship so the migrants could be transferred for processing. None of the Cubans were injured in the rescue or transfer process.

You can see the rescue and transfer in the video below.



Can't see the video? Click here.

The Disney Fantasy enrolled in Amver on February 16, 2012 and has earned four Amver participation awards.

Video credit: Zac Bohl via YouTube

Welcome Wednesday!

Who joined Amver this week? Eight more ships and the crews that dedicated them to a higher standard of safety. By enrolling in Amver these crews have made a statement, a statement in support of each other and those that go to sea. You can be a part of this. You can participate in this movement. You can help ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Join Amver today. Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• HOEGH TRACER
• SILVIO
• AFRICAN FINFOOT
• NEW GLOBE
• HOIHOW
• NAVIG8 SYMPHONY
• CARAVELLE
• WESTERN OWENDO

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Welcome Wednesday!

We enjoy bringing you the list of who joined Amver. Seeing these new ships enroll in Amver, or existing ships reaffirming their commitment to maritime safety is certainly a bright light in shipping. If you've been on the fence, unsure if you should join consider this. An Amver ship saves one life every day. Your crews are already underway, committed to safety and well trained in rescue procedures. Take the next step and join Amver. 

Your participation ensures any rescue at sea is better coordinated and rescue resources are not wasted. Your time, your crews and your money are put to good use with Amver. Help us welcome the latest Amver members.

• MARIGO P
• STI BLACK HAWK
• UNITY FORCE
• TOMINI SYMPHONY
• AMSTEL STORK
• COASTAL STANDARD
• GAS LEGACY
• HELLAS SPARTA
• GUARDIAN 2
• HARMONY G
• SBI REGGAE

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Welcome Wednesday!

Look around the maritime community. You'll see a group of professionals dedicated to safely delivering goods by sea. Part of that community are the ships that volunteer to be part of the voluntary global search and rescue system, Amver. Enrolling in Amver matters. It matters because it demonstrates an extra effort, an statement in favor of safety at sea. 

We hear you and we thank you for making that statement. Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver family.

• FRONT CHEETAH
• CHALLENGER
• ADA
• MANGAN TRADER III
• STENAWECO IMPULSE
• KNOKKE
• DOLE ATLANTIC
• MARCELLUS LADY
• SECRETO
• NAVIG8 EXCEL
• FEDERAL CEDAR
• BOX EXPRESS
• FUAT BEY

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