Welcome Wednesday!

If you've ever wondered why Amver continues to be important you need look no further than the recent case of 19 fishermen rescued by the Amver bulk carrier K. Coral. The Amver ship was at the right place, at the right time and not only rescued the fishermen, but embarked an Air Force medical crew that arrived by parachute. You can be part of this amazing system. Enroll in Amver today.
Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• PLVS VLTRA
• ANNA G.
• BOCHEM BRUSSELS
• MG EARTH
• CMA CGM RIO GRANDE
• RB EDEN
• AEGEAN MARATHON
• POSH HUSKY
• MOL BEYOND

Amver crew recognized for heroic rescue

Amver director Benjamin Strong, along with U.S. Coast Guard representatives from Sector Long Island Sound and Boston, Mass. recognized the crew of the M/V K. Coral in New Haven, Conn. for rescuing 19 fishermen 900 miles southeast of Bermuda.

"In the wake of the International Maritime Organization's Day of the Seafarer, which was themed At Sea For All, it is only fitting that we recognize the brave seafarers of the K. Coral for saving 19 fishermen," Strong mentioned while presenting a certificate of appreciation. "These crewmen have set the example and should be proud of their accomplishments," he added.

The K. Coral is managed by SK Shipping of Korea and enrolled in Amver on September 26, 2011. 

Welcome Wednesday!

The oceans remain dangerous. Just yesterday Amver ships raced to save the lives of 19 fishermen. If not for the dedicated volunteer in Amver those 19 might have died. Thank you for continuing to support the Amver system, to enroll in Amver and to ensure no call for help go unanswered.

• ASIA TRITA 1605
• YM WIDTH
• CF DIAMOND
• BRITOIL 49
• TAHITI NUI III
• ORENTAL JUBILEE
• LACERTA
• MATUKU
• ALULAQ
• EQUINOX MELIDA

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Amver Ship Saves 19 Fishermen In Atlantic Rescue

The Amver participating bulk carrier K. Coral rescued 19 fishermen after they abandoned their burning vessel approximately 900 miles southeast of Bermuda on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 

The Panamanian flagged ship notified rescue personnel in Bermuda that the first officer spotted a large cloud of black smoke approximately four miles from their position. The master of the K. Coral altered course and found a fishing vessel on fire with people in the water.

Bermuda rescue personnel notified the U.S. Coast Guard who activated the Amver system and diverted two additional ships, the Cherry Point and the Jean LD, that assisted in the search for people in the water. 

"While we were hoisting the 17 people onto our ship two people on a makeshift raft got separated from the group and drifted away," said the captain of the K. Coral. The K. Coral and Cherry Point continued searching for the two remaining survivors for six hours. 

Lookouts on the K. Coral spotted the last two people and hoisted the first survivor to safety but lost sight of the second person in the darkness and heavy rain. "The final survivor is clinging to some debris so we know he's alive and we won't give up!" the captain of the K. Coral reported to Coast Guard authorities. "Search and rescue operations still going on at this time," the captain said, "we are having a hard time recovering the last person due to weather conditions. Wind still coming from the east but increasing to Force 5 with passing rain showers."

Two hours later the last survivor, the master of the fishing vessel, was aboard the K. Coral. The crew of the K. Coral reported two of the survivors suffered third degree burns and were being treated in the ship's hospital. The K. Coral is sailing towards Bermuda so a helicopter can meet the ship and evacuate the injured survivors.

The K. Coral, managed by SK Shipping Company Ltd, enrolled in Amver on September 26, 2011 and has earned two Amver participation awards. The Cherry Point, managed by Pacific Basin Shipping of Hong Kong, enrolled in Amver on July 18, 2003 and has earned one Amver participation award and the Jean LD, managed by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS of France, enrolled in Amver on June 30, 2005 and earned ten Amver participation awards. 

Welcome Wednesday!

There is no shortage of heroism at sea. Seafarers routinely risk their lives to save others. Whether it is a migrant searching for a better life, a yachtsman adrift in a life raft or another seafarer abandoning a ship in distress, our Amver participants stand ready to save lives. Most of these amazing stories go untold. So take a moment and consider enrolling in Amver and join the network of silent life savers.

Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• ENSCO 8506
• AISA TIRTA 1201
• SILVER MUNA
• MARLIN AQUAMARINE
• GH SEABISQUIT
• NYK BLUE JAY
• MARITIME VOYAGER
• AL QATTARA
• LOCH NESS
• GENER8 CONSTANTINE
• ANANGEL EXCELLENCE
• SINNDAR
• SANSOVINO
• MARATHA PRIMIER

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Welcome Wednesday!

Help us welcome the latest ships to enroll in the Amver system. Why should we welcome them? Because they've taken an extra step, an additional step towards safety. They have said they will do just a little bit more to assist mariners in distress. We are grateful for the extra effort displayed by these crews. You can be a part of this as well, enroll in Amver today.

• CAPE OWL
• FEDERAL CHURCHILL
• DOLE CARIBBEAN
• SBI HERA
• ANANGEL VICTORY
• PACIFIC WEIHAI
• FAIRWAY
• BRITISH RESOURCE
• HERMANN OLDENDORFF
• AFRICAN MACAW
• CONTAMINES

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Welcome Wednesday!

It's always encouraging to see what ships enroll in Amver. We enjoy sharing this with you and hope you enjoy reading who has taken the extra step to ensure no call for help goes unanswered at sea. This week has four tankers, two container ships, four bulk carriers and two tugs joining.  Help us welcome these latest members of the Amver team.

• STENA IMAGINATION
• D&K ABDUL RAZZAK KHALID ZA
• FRONT JAGUAR
• YM WINDOW
• STAR PISCES
• ALPHA OPTIMISM
• MAERSK STADELHORN
• DENISE FOSS
• VOS THALIA
• MINERAL YARDEN
• YPAPANTI
• GRAND MARAIS

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