Welcome Wednesday!

As 2016 comes to a close we wanted to welcome the last of the ships enrolled in Amver this year. We wish all of you, seafarers and shore side personnel alike, a very sincere thanks and best wishes for a prosperous 2017. Thank you!

• TAG 18
• SASCO ANIVA
• STOLT SINCERITY
• ARCTIC PROWLER
• RIOJA KNUTSEN
• LENA B
• JS INEOS INNOVATION
• ANTIGUA I
• CRIMSON ARK
• BERING TITAN
• SEQUOIA
• SEAWORK 123
• PRACHI

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Happy Holidays from Amver

Amver Tanker Saves Four French Yachtsmen

The Amver particiating tanker Orfeas rescued four French sailors from a disabled 50-foot sailboat in heavy seas 1,082 miles east of Puerto Rico on  Sunday, December 18, 2016.

The international rescue operation started with rescue authorities in Forte de France contacted U.S. Coast Guard personnel in San Juan, Puerto Rico of a disabled sailboat in heavy weather requesting assistance after their rudder failed.

U.S. rescue authorities utilized an Amver Surface Picture to locate and contact the 748-foot crude oil tanker Orfeas which was approximately 250 miles away from the sailboat. The captain of the Orfeas immediately agreed to divert and assist the sailors.

The Bahamian flagged tanker was able to safely embark the four French yachtsmen despite 40 knot winds and 16-foot seas. The survivors were uninjured and will remain on the Orfeas until it reaches its next port of call in Gibraltar.

The Orfeas, managed by Grace Management of Greece, enrolled in Amver on December 18, 2013.

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Welcome Wednesday!

Who enrolled in Amver this week? A mix of box ships, tankers and bulk carriers along with one ore carrier. Flag states from Panama to New Zealand enrolled. The question is, have you joined? We would be honored to have you as part of our international safety network. Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver network.

• YM UBIQUITY
• SHINYO KIERAN
• BAFFIN
• CELIGNY
• BRITISH REGARD
• FMG NICOLA
• NORD TAURUS
• ILLOVO RIVER
• LIAN PING HU
• KSL SINGAPORE
• BUFFALO
• LEONTIOS H

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Welcome Wednesday!

As we begin to close out 2016 and welcome in 2017 we are reminded of the amazing work done by seafarers all around the world. This time of year, more than ever, we're reminded of the importance of seafarers. You are the Santas of the Sea! Without seafarers our gifts, food and countless other goods simply wouldn't arrive. Thank you seafarers for supplying us and for enrolling in Amver!

Here are the latest ships that joined Amver this week.

• SBI MACARENA
• BRITISH SAILOR
• OCEAN TIANBAO
• HIGH WIND
• AGIOS FANOURIOS I
• BULK PARAGUAY
• PARTHENON TS
• AQUILES
• REFORMA PEMEX
• MEDI GLADSTONE
• WOODSIDE REES WITHERS

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Welcome Wednesday!

The holiday season is fast approaching. We're thankful for the gift of you. Your continued support of Amver and continued enrollment ensures we can save lives at sea. If you haven't joined Amver yet, help us make 2016 a banner year for new members and enroll today. Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• OCEAN AMBITIOUS
• MOUNT GOUGH
• MARAN ARIADNE
• KHASAB SILVER
• IVS GLENEAGLES
• NEW ENERGY
• CIELO DI SALERNO
• NAVIOS SHERPA
• NAVIOS MARS

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