tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15246200997193798142024-03-13T14:46:26.171-04:00Amver, Saving Lives at Sea Since 1958The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue SystemAmver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.comBlogger1266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-84720393279504087162023-11-15T09:19:00.000-05:002023-11-15T09:19:09.529-05:00Welcome Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBdNEBU8NUTdmLL20mWeNBNqFsjdoUaqjMI8w106edDFKGtdi1hXYWI-sWW_Bc5FqYWCgimQ1zsMpgN1CUSdfRb7X_nMlP6JCIZ2S95kS8owdt3VLX_zYTPLC8hvESpncR6DBWwajKfdFFwdq-g9qLE-cvFNBdIYAjCrAu8i2TdwRQytSOOBh4ioSOyYx/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBdNEBU8NUTdmLL20mWeNBNqFsjdoUaqjMI8w106edDFKGtdi1hXYWI-sWW_Bc5FqYWCgimQ1zsMpgN1CUSdfRb7X_nMlP6JCIZ2S95kS8owdt3VLX_zYTPLC8hvESpncR6DBWwajKfdFFwdq-g9qLE-cvFNBdIYAjCrAu8i2TdwRQytSOOBh4ioSOyYx/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The ranks of <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> participants continues to grow. Thank you for your continued support of the Amver safety network. Seafarers are willing to risk their lives and companies risk profit by diverting to assist a mariner in distress. This week's members join an elite group of seafarers who are committed to risking it all in the name of safety at sea. Help us welcome these new ships.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>CHIN YOU WEN</li><li>CHIN SIANG WEN</li><li>CHIN YOU MING</li><li>PHAROS</li><li>MSC CHINA</li><li>ARIONAS</li><li>JILL GLORY</li><li>EVA INSTANBUL</li><li>HUNG HWA NO. 202</li><li>CAPT TASOS</li><li>BOLD TERN</li><li>LARGO EMERALD</li><li>CMA CGM MERCANTOUR</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-76388230097378730512023-11-08T02:00:00.001-05:002023-11-08T02:00:00.157-05:00Welcome Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELFhO_vJIq1BSJdH8QalI16_TMFCdOd80Zgk6YOlGprqjn5PwZUXWCVRgryvUtgG0muw-hZZFJPjBG4ms8Eo9ftN8P-oeIJv1IQch49bkTYi10zuq_t14EuzAHyqwGPLdvxehGZ5iNqGU-uATofq-_p2661QXUmUV4A9K3hv5vkup-pyG9G2jTrroz3jq/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELFhO_vJIq1BSJdH8QalI16_TMFCdOd80Zgk6YOlGprqjn5PwZUXWCVRgryvUtgG0muw-hZZFJPjBG4ms8Eo9ftN8P-oeIJv1IQch49bkTYi10zuq_t14EuzAHyqwGPLdvxehGZ5iNqGU-uATofq-_p2661QXUmUV4A9K3hv5vkup-pyG9G2jTrroz3jq/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Safety never goes out of style. While Amver's history may be rooted in the Titanic disaster, <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> still attracts new vessels today. Twenty five more ships enrolled this week. The blanket of protection provided by these volunteer lifesavers gets tighter with every new participant. Help us welcome these ships who ensure no call for help goes unanswered!<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>CHUN HAO</li><li>WAN HAI 353</li><li>WAN HAI A10</li><li>GOU TONG NO. 3</li><li>CHUN FU FA NO. 6</li><li>GOU TONG NO. 101</li><li>WAN HAI A103</li><li>WAN HAI A05</li><li>WAN HAI A12</li><li>LIEN DAR</li><li>SHIN DAR</li><li>SDM CHONGQING</li><li>NORTH AIR</li><li>FERRYMAR FMWN</li><li>SHUN YU</li><li>HUNG SHING NO. 212</li><li>PETALI</li><li>STENA PROVIDENT</li><li>AMOUREUX</li><li>YM THERESA</li><li>HONG YI</li><li>HONG CHIN</li><li>HUNG YI NO. 2</li><li>JIN HWEI SHIANG</li><li>JIN FONG SHUUN</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i></div>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-25116805445785477492023-11-02T09:20:00.001-04:002023-11-02T09:20:43.656-04:00Welcome Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKjhJ-uSCBN_Mul5Ksjc6qNdSpiTSJlpRKKo2Ix7KTZOyCahTFQY9yEy11VVT-cOLHkjNTFdt8RFXXes8qGCJoOkwgcJU_Hwf1jWIBPdH7AC3thhrSmqwo4hpP6A37SIz3DTQwD94bGZAFKihkc3ZFOBMzcihQFXzb-wKDOAMUQ1Hry2ONvvawjL97H75/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKjhJ-uSCBN_Mul5Ksjc6qNdSpiTSJlpRKKo2Ix7KTZOyCahTFQY9yEy11VVT-cOLHkjNTFdt8RFXXes8qGCJoOkwgcJU_Hwf1jWIBPdH7AC3thhrSmqwo4hpP6A37SIz3DTQwD94bGZAFKihkc3ZFOBMzcihQFXzb-wKDOAMUQ1Hry2ONvvawjL97H75/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />With the holiday season approaching it is important to remember how all those good get to us. Spending months at sea, away from family, often in dangerous seas is the seafarer. The seafarer brings us those things we need and the things we want. And, when called upon, the seafarer risks their lives to save others. Help us welcome the latest participants in the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> safety network who ensure no call for help goes unanswered.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>JI DAH YNG</li><li>JI DAH GAN</li><li>ZI LI F</li><li>ZI DA YE</li><li>HSIEH FENG NO. 789</li><li>ZI DA HONG</li><li>ZI DA HSIN</li><li>ZI DA WANG</li><li>HER HUNG NO. 16</li><li>TUNAGO NO. 52</li><li>CHEMROAD JUPITER</li><li>MSC METTE</li><li>MH SANDEF JORD</li><li>LOWLANDS FIDELITY</li><li>MORPHOU</li><li>HOU CHUN NO. 1</li><li>SUMIRE LEADER</li><li>LIAN HORNG NO. 777</li><li>LIAN HORNG NO. 67</li><li>SHIN LUNG NO. 168</li><li>FU CHIAN </li><li>JAI LONG</li><li>EVER ACME</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-68550525848767078302023-10-11T11:02:00.000-04:002023-10-11T11:02:00.237-04:00Welcome Wednesday!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2t-ON9rsptUJ89iPb9VRsk_T2U5t4Z3oMADYh4oiFuNYWxUqxf8BQ9sg_lb4xX-FMfnK4HYw7FhudOUs6n1m4Bzwkg7nss0X-k8UGGHo96KSMkJiHeG36X2PMOmi6GmhiMGEe4wk_7TBIlL44ybAUnw1Q_IRwSowZLBoRAxHI8hSgsuCKHO_IqI3gu1h/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2t-ON9rsptUJ89iPb9VRsk_T2U5t4Z3oMADYh4oiFuNYWxUqxf8BQ9sg_lb4xX-FMfnK4HYw7FhudOUs6n1m4Bzwkg7nss0X-k8UGGHo96KSMkJiHeG36X2PMOmi6GmhiMGEe4wk_7TBIlL44ybAUnw1Q_IRwSowZLBoRAxHI8hSgsuCKHO_IqI3gu1h/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The world relies on shipping. Most of what we receive and consume comes by ship. The men and women who take to the sea or support shipping from shoreside offices around the world are largely unseen. We want to extend a thank you to all of you. Whether you are a bridge team member, officer, engineer, able bodies seaman, charterer, shoreside administrator- you all contribute to commerce and within the Amver system, safety at sea. We couldn't make the oceans safer without you. Help us welcome the latest members of the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> safety network.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">ENEOS GUNJO</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">LENA KNUTSEN</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">GREAT TRADER</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">PG HOLLY</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">BRIGHT SAKURA</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">OEL INDIA</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HSIEH FENG NO. 788</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">CLIPPER BARI- STAR</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HUMORIST</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">GCL MAHI</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">FEDERAL HAMILTON</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HSIEH FENG NO. 789</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">DARYA RADHE</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">PARIS KNUTSEN</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">FJ FRESIA</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">YM MASCOT</span></li></ul><div><i>Photo credit: Fotoila</i></div><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-26521896646492927632023-09-27T06:35:00.002-04:002023-09-27T06:35:19.341-04:00Welcome Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAfi-4TM7mdGAE21cfhHEoBqPvssiK3SSijq88eYycXUTYfU0zKdNZ_U9G1hw1qeJwjA1JToLg-dJ6AJyjZKOlS-VNMUtIpRnkzPkpKvjj2DaKQSN919y2WImrnFU2kuO6bBYhzpliTak1yKXYOfc-aQsHKhhk_sjX6IPM-_DxkZMmaZtUD_Ls_afjiL4/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAfi-4TM7mdGAE21cfhHEoBqPvssiK3SSijq88eYycXUTYfU0zKdNZ_U9G1hw1qeJwjA1JToLg-dJ6AJyjZKOlS-VNMUtIpRnkzPkpKvjj2DaKQSN919y2WImrnFU2kuO6bBYhzpliTak1yKXYOfc-aQsHKhhk_sjX6IPM-_DxkZMmaZtUD_Ls_afjiL4/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />There is something comforting about the fact there are thousands, approximately 6,000 a day, ships sailing the world's oceans and available for search and rescue. Seafarers, yachtsmen, and those who are so desperate that they take to the seas, should take comfort knowing that <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> is there to help them in their moment of need. Help us welcome the newest members of the Amver safety network.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>ROSTRUM ANTARCTICA</li><li>CINDY GLORY</li><li>DEEPWATER AQUILLA</li><li>VIKING MARS</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-3182752999454705282023-09-20T09:03:00.006-04:002023-09-20T09:03:53.435-04:00Welcome Wednessday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5X5r2EwAiJtijZuYiVmUfZBJEevbwQHW-qCjh-cOws5nxaJcP1RsnMgSka_acBOQ9Hxw2mBiUYWKkJLjLSEp_h5KQL78mNKxdxNOCYkpMOEz_9D2tiAphpCR733V51xDP-Z7J0i0uuxGueNj1UXc_iAIpVy0_etWtuRZZVtQmOHjTv_ACy-UGDKxjQFFF/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5X5r2EwAiJtijZuYiVmUfZBJEevbwQHW-qCjh-cOws5nxaJcP1RsnMgSka_acBOQ9Hxw2mBiUYWKkJLjLSEp_h5KQL78mNKxdxNOCYkpMOEz_9D2tiAphpCR733V51xDP-Z7J0i0uuxGueNj1UXc_iAIpVy0_etWtuRZZVtQmOHjTv_ACy-UGDKxjQFFF/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Seven new ships <a href="https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-how-to-enroll-your-vessel-in.html">joined Amver</a> this week. Why is this important? Amver ships help fill a void that traditional search and rescue resources can't fill. The United States Coast Guard and our partners around the world are professional and pride themselves on answering calls for help. But, we can't be everywhere. This is where Amver fills the void. An Amver ship can rescue a person anywhere in the world within a few hours. Amver is a force multiplier and we are grateful our participants ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Help us welcome the latest Amver members.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>CL HENGYANG</li><li>YEOSU VOYAGER</li><li>MSC SOFIA</li><li>EXPLORA I</li><li>EVER ALOT</li><li>MSC VIVIENNE</li><li>UBUNTU EMPATHY</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-72662425193611856442023-09-12T23:00:00.002-04:002023-09-12T23:00:00.150-04:00Welcome Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohuu4X31TSJiWVDOI5SEFSsZOcK-S4_r0fleoCmigfO---2C4DNz1baPps1VVFo3k9deNXqyowBU76NYCv6Ti7PipgKhii2GDKjtW-YJ22SOLbfjDIu1jD4hsHGyvxYSKBxt-s38LTX9F2o5iWakfYuw2EfHrGIDYk9KzqeZWnVKPh6pPtUMDolhop8U4/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohuu4X31TSJiWVDOI5SEFSsZOcK-S4_r0fleoCmigfO---2C4DNz1baPps1VVFo3k9deNXqyowBU76NYCv6Ti7PipgKhii2GDKjtW-YJ22SOLbfjDIu1jD4hsHGyvxYSKBxt-s38LTX9F2o5iWakfYuw2EfHrGIDYk9KzqeZWnVKPh6pPtUMDolhop8U4/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />If you're wondering who joined <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> this week, look no further. We had five new ships enroll, ensuring no call for help goes unanswered. Why is something like Amver important? Take the most recent case of a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/greenland-cruise-ship-aground-alpefjord-775d0de590573714c9251060276c9c35">grounded cruise ship</a> with 206 people aboard near Greenland. That is reason enough to have robust options like these vessels to assist in search and rescue anywhere in the world. Please help us welcome our latest members.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>MSC MONICA CHRISTINA</li><li>MARCELLA</li><li>CARLTON TRADER</li><li>ANGELA GLORY</li><li>EVA BRIGHT</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-53010044595445984462023-08-30T03:00:00.001-04:002023-08-30T03:00:00.150-04:00Welcome Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFp58vcJngUiRLnAqNHFbUgL1-Q2KSSobMWM4y3w2n1wGxm8GqXjJjvbr6TeHo4_pyNaoiOY6aIVJlwYYpaz0WcycfifeOkvv_y37_Z6Helg-7nULhnnAJjKiOKNoYMjQuipFk7_ObBgCotmtfdBAhKN2KAlRoflb4ompGYx3glk-eYaN72RZqzqWQzgvt/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFp58vcJngUiRLnAqNHFbUgL1-Q2KSSobMWM4y3w2n1wGxm8GqXjJjvbr6TeHo4_pyNaoiOY6aIVJlwYYpaz0WcycfifeOkvv_y37_Z6Helg-7nULhnnAJjKiOKNoYMjQuipFk7_ObBgCotmtfdBAhKN2KAlRoflb4ompGYx3glk-eYaN72RZqzqWQzgvt/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Another week, another list of new ships that joined <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> this week. In various forms, this feature has been a constant part of Amver history since the Amver program was established in 1958. It's important to recognize good acts, even those that largely go unnoticed by the rest of the world. The dedication to safety at sea by these crews and their shoreside colleagues doesn't go unnoticed by the United States Coast Guard. Thank you for helping ensure no call for help goes unanswered.<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>MARAN GAS MARSEILLE</li><li>JIH YU NO. 968</li><li>JIH YU NO. 668</li><li>JIH YU NO. 868</li><li>JIH YU NO. 168</li><li>JIH YU NO. 568</li><li>ULTRA VIRTUE</li><li>GOLDEN JOHN</li></ul><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i><p></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-81018125416063106362023-08-23T05:00:00.001-04:002023-08-23T05:00:00.148-04:00Welcome Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiGGghgxixDcfdY5I4MwaWcuD4o06dEvERye_0lVu-uoFw1Alg6Hfi9VdhJ7rjlNv61qJgHuGRmlgEFImeurLaD_ew0DZUGho45274sCJin68VCMTkrFfEg0k4C-ghrvRpg9u38aamP4zNR_9DZ3wz81Gnr3-p9CwkhAzipc8k9upfZiFOqulW4hQfU_-/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiGGghgxixDcfdY5I4MwaWcuD4o06dEvERye_0lVu-uoFw1Alg6Hfi9VdhJ7rjlNv61qJgHuGRmlgEFImeurLaD_ew0DZUGho45274sCJin68VCMTkrFfEg0k4C-ghrvRpg9u38aamP4zNR_9DZ3wz81Gnr3-p9CwkhAzipc8k9upfZiFOqulW4hQfU_-/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />It's been a busy week at <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> with several new participants. We enjoy bringing you this feature of the ships enrolled in Amver. We are particularly excited to see the growth of Amver in Taiwan. If you aren't participating, please consider <a href="https://youtu.be/CVPV0hxhwjg">signing up</a> today. In the meantime, help us welcome the latest Amver participants.<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>MING MAN</li><li>SHUENN MAN NO. 626</li><li>SHUENN MAN NO. 273</li><li>SHUENN MAN NO. 100</li><li>SHUENN MAN NO. 23</li><li>SPITSBERGEN</li><li>HE MAN H</li><li>BOW OLYMPUS</li><li>ORION JESSICA</li><li>CL XIANGXI</li><li>NORTH GAS</li></ul><div><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i></div></div>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-38289413574216364652023-08-16T05:00:00.004-04:002023-08-16T05:00:00.161-04:00Welcome Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDSwDkc5VKW09AKTkLV5kCgXMOMCMiOzaGnvTKM-ofozMMhiqmo0UftNuHZWlJOzQF8-IOtfw6DKqlSCR-PrjkN7wTMgUW0rVj1cqDXmrmkEg_zA2HS8wuvjrlxbm1cUQ8Ax1SCGKZo1Aa0m_fcX7QSaeNAWQbLdvATNHs5R3w2h2sThLQil5deShbwC2/s320/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDSwDkc5VKW09AKTkLV5kCgXMOMCMiOzaGnvTKM-ofozMMhiqmo0UftNuHZWlJOzQF8-IOtfw6DKqlSCR-PrjkN7wTMgUW0rVj1cqDXmrmkEg_zA2HS8wuvjrlxbm1cUQ8Ax1SCGKZo1Aa0m_fcX7QSaeNAWQbLdvATNHs5R3w2h2sThLQil5deShbwC2/s1600/Welcome%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />If one thing is certain it's that shipping has continued during and after the pandemic. We are thankful for the countless seafarers who have endured long tours at sea, time away from family, and limited shore leave or time off. The dedication of seafarers is what helped get us through the pandemic and through to the other side. We recognize things may not be the way they were, but one thing has remained constant; ships continue to commit to safety at sea and <a href="https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-do-you-enroll-ship-in-amver.html">enroll</a> in <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a>. Here is the list of the latest ships that joined Amver this week.<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>MEGHINA HOPE</li><li>UBUNTO HUMANITY</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i></div>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-32355287277217054982022-10-26T13:29:00.000-04:002022-10-26T13:29:31.118-04:00Cruise Ships Earn Amver Awards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW2hemtoVjM0YE98FaYe_h6vHdnEBRAZb3nFJx3ZVnaJ_4fzXMcaTrg6WdHvct7IC3pvTLrWhK_b5Endxvx5zukLxQTWKv5Hf36r6UNvjjrhi-SIQqDi4_-4EB0lWUDgEOIfhFx7-4k1lOGopqpLWy__cHFfGz_ztG5ET9GOMLgmRxuqyiv8BayqPeQ/s3643/AMVER%20-%20All.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2732" data-original-width="3643" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW2hemtoVjM0YE98FaYe_h6vHdnEBRAZb3nFJx3ZVnaJ_4fzXMcaTrg6WdHvct7IC3pvTLrWhK_b5Endxvx5zukLxQTWKv5Hf36r6UNvjjrhi-SIQqDi4_-4EB0lWUDgEOIfhFx7-4k1lOGopqpLWy__cHFfGz_ztG5ET9GOMLgmRxuqyiv8BayqPeQ/s320/AMVER%20-%20All.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://cruising.org/en/">Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)</a> recently hosted an <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> Awards presentation during their Special Session of the Maritime Safety and Marine Environmental Matters Committee meeting in Washington, DC on October 12, 2022.<p></p><p>Amver Awards were presented to Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. "More than 100 cruise ships earned Amver awards," said Amver Director Benjamin Strong. "That is more than 100 resources available for search and rescue from the North Pole to the South Pole," added Strong.</p><p>Many thanks to Jennifer Willians, CLIA Vice President for Maritime Policy, for providing a venue to present the Amver Awards. We look forward to continuing the strong relationship between our cruise industry Amver participants and CLIA and look forward to presenting even more awards in 2023!</p><p><i>Photo credit: CLIA photo</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-70419251179104769972022-10-14T14:08:00.000-04:002022-10-14T14:08:50.816-04:00Amver Participating Cruise Ship Saves Six<p>On a recent voyage from Tampa, Fla. to Cozumel, Mexico the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> participating cruise ship Carnival Paradise rescue six people from a rustic vessel.</p><p>As evident in the video by passengers, the migrants were in a makeshift boat that resembled a large dresser or wooden box.</p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aw8TKgu6EQw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Can't see the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/aw8TKgu6EQw">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Carnival Paradise enrolled in Amver on November 2, 1998 and has earned 21 Amver participation awards. The migrants were handed over to authorities when the vessel docked in Tampa. We congratulate the crew of the Carnival Paradise for a job well done!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Video credit: It's A Salty Life via YouTube</i></div>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-89766795553085025182022-09-28T14:22:00.002-04:002022-09-28T14:22:53.922-04:00Has Your Ship Rescued People At Sea?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkp-cnpEI1NLOYygLalk68aR1Dq_Mt6j6ZTMmwMYH3b_7Xl9byWPRVtyavm_IzdlDWdzMtXn3c3PlTbxQJsXgAcdv-dyC0VcMl2PV2V1VbrXK8kI1zMJbBEtHn0L6JT7N0SSt9hFQJ5qSwLESRrMdVSf6ES2MSKhoU4ki8cs-a0egIYQj76H4fO7mfA/s1688/Fotolia_51844278_M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1688" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkp-cnpEI1NLOYygLalk68aR1Dq_Mt6j6ZTMmwMYH3b_7Xl9byWPRVtyavm_IzdlDWdzMtXn3c3PlTbxQJsXgAcdv-dyC0VcMl2PV2V1VbrXK8kI1zMJbBEtHn0L6JT7N0SSt9hFQJ5qSwLESRrMdVSf6ES2MSKhoU4ki8cs-a0egIYQj76H4fO7mfA/w320-h213/Fotolia_51844278_M.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />At Amver we like to highlight the good work and lifesaving work done by our participants. One way we do that is by sharing your stories of saving lives at sea. We get that information from various sources. Often, we are notified by United States Coast Guard rescue personnel. Sometimes we hear directly from a ship. Other times we hear from a Flag state or read something in a maritime journal or newspaper.<p></p><p>In order to make it easier for you to report saving lives at sea we are reminding our participants they can report rescues on the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> homepage. Simply click the orange button titled <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5LJYlVRBygYi_1LJgMO7-n6FcIyT7yp_jPBvtpULWgEfROA/viewform?c=0&w=1">Rescue Report</a> and fill out the details of your operation. This sends a report to the Amver office at the United States Coast Guard. Keep in mind this is NOT an official report and does not take the place of your requirements in accordance with the IAMSAR Manual or reporting to a Rescue Coordination Center.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf34GuzVOIbvxtrwA2l9FW17DeliqcTWW8NZaUDrkdKq0VI9FAa7V-R6uPxAIfEhT39C3N-gg-I7KNuc5Hovc8yZm8DG078N1dpHXDQT78-EOIgXBnPeOk9-Uzd5i-ACCcOQDphQiURe9n37fVeRYAKaWxSLRN20Cam9Mxy3xIS4mjAn2byhLkAEUTqw/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-28%20at%202.14.48%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf34GuzVOIbvxtrwA2l9FW17DeliqcTWW8NZaUDrkdKq0VI9FAa7V-R6uPxAIfEhT39C3N-gg-I7KNuc5Hovc8yZm8DG078N1dpHXDQT78-EOIgXBnPeOk9-Uzd5i-ACCcOQDphQiURe9n37fVeRYAKaWxSLRN20Cam9Mxy3xIS4mjAn2byhLkAEUTqw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-28%20at%202.14.48%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We hope you will use this tool as a means to keep the Amver office up to date with your rescue operations. It gives us a better idea of how many people are rescued each year.</p><p>To the ships that have already started using this tool, thank you! We hope the rest of our Amver participants will consider using this tool as well.</p><p><i>Photo credit: Fotolia</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-58183909324349978922022-09-23T13:37:00.000-04:002022-09-23T13:37:01.440-04:00Amver Participating Container Ship Saves Two<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Q2PmhYhqUlKerAyHn8XrDBSgT7t0F87mrg3Zc3o-zmdfPMTgwuGa7hz0OoCHGSWj6nOgpLm3vLLOF2gu2RJmmPfxapIjVUXlwHkyDvaqF3Dxarpni3nIDqP38Ke6I-X88w3ddEREvIOkA9CzT5TV_YOb9h0IwgEfNPmca9x2ac62bJ0z8plYhi3IjA/s800/LONDON_EXPRESS.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Q2PmhYhqUlKerAyHn8XrDBSgT7t0F87mrg3Zc3o-zmdfPMTgwuGa7hz0OoCHGSWj6nOgpLm3vLLOF2gu2RJmmPfxapIjVUXlwHkyDvaqF3Dxarpni3nIDqP38Ke6I-X88w3ddEREvIOkA9CzT5TV_YOb9h0IwgEfNPmca9x2ac62bJ0z8plYhi3IjA/w400-h240/LONDON_EXPRESS.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> participating container ship London Express rescued two sailors from their disabled sailboat approximately 136 miles west of Havana, Cuba on Friday, September 2, 2022.<p></p><p>U.S. Coast Guard rescue authorities at the Seventh District Command Center were notified by satellite phone of 20-foot sailboat that had been disabled and adrift off Cuba since August, 28, 2022 and were low on supplies. The sailors requested assistance. The U.S. Coast Guard contacted their Cuban search and rescue partner and launched a search aircraft to locate the boat. </p><p>Coast Guard rescue authorities also queried the Amver system and located the 964-foot London Express and requested the ship to divert and assist. The captain of the <a href="https://bsma.bm/">Bermuda-flagged</a> ship stated he was only 30 minutes from the last known position of the sailboat and agreed to divert and help. Within an hour of being notified the Amver ship was alongside the sailboat and engaged in rescue operations. </p><p>The crew of the London Express had favorable weather condition while performing the rescue with winds of only 15-knots and waves of three feet. "We have rescued the two sailors who are in good health and will disembark them at our next port call in Mexico," London Express captain Karthickraja emailed to the Coast Guard.</p><p>The London Express, managed by <a href="https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/company.html">Hapag-Lloyd</a> of Germany, enrolled in Amver on February 7, 1999 and has earned 15 Amver participation awards.</p><p><i>Photo credit: marinetraffic.com</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-75664956929602800362022-09-16T13:28:00.003-04:002022-09-16T13:28:46.518-04:00Amver Awards Presented in Germany<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibALMpgLW03SvBHOrDcGf8N57wpllrt_lvca1kxqm5My0FhufGe8V4QOuGgSW4Je34g1X9nrRTCsSXyl8RHab1OZGEbJeRBkreCXBejPakqsqyVdLe2E4EjP9YqB9yeAWkKYbrv0eKzAy9kkJ2KRTTbGnWSjbp3xhdfRZr-G3LbyzflCuFJC3woE9fHg/s960/vmatxsls06_1329353351423-1-IMG_7149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibALMpgLW03SvBHOrDcGf8N57wpllrt_lvca1kxqm5My0FhufGe8V4QOuGgSW4Je34g1X9nrRTCsSXyl8RHab1OZGEbJeRBkreCXBejPakqsqyVdLe2E4EjP9YqB9yeAWkKYbrv0eKzAy9kkJ2KRTTbGnWSjbp3xhdfRZr-G3LbyzflCuFJC3woE9fHg/s320/vmatxsls06_1329353351423-1-IMG_7149.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>German shipping representatives gathered in Hamburg, Germany at the Ubersee Club on the evening of Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to celebrate safety at sea and receive their United States Coast Guard <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> awards. The gathering was part of the larger SMM 2022, held biennially.<p></p><p>More than 340 ships earned awards by making themselves available to assist in search and rescue around the world. "We are so grateful we are able to gather in person and recognize the good work done by our shipping partners." stated Benjamin Strong, Amver Director. </p><p>Mr. Jason Chue, United States Consul General Hamburg, reinforced the relationship between Hamburg, German shipping, and the United States. </p><p>The event was made possible through the generous sponsorships from the <a href="http://www.eagle.org">American Bureau of Shipping</a>, <a href="http://www.stormgeo.com">StormGeo</a>, and <a href="http://www.vikand.com">Vikand</a>. We are thankful for their continued support of Amver. <br /></p><p>Congratulations to all the recipients!</p><p><i>Photo credit: USCG photo by Beverly Howard</i></p><p><br /></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-52075011184820087852022-08-04T03:00:00.001-04:002022-08-04T03:00:00.182-04:00Amver Ship Assists 74 Year Old Sailor 2,000 Miles Southeast of Oahu<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSR9O8MOlK-oijWwsJYgaY7l2KPUMB-3y5e7yaqbCTCU5AWJHmp0F4tb6abGRhRtH3R0d52pWbwsTDyuZsMNWkSTcWd9DvSDUkaVMlYPG9ZYG0XOHprOatbuJH-HaXde7FU1VVH6Q0zeKw0UQgXUvMXViz9IIrb3puZ7Fp1YDZVwcuz_8DcwPgFCHKsw/s800/CHEMBULK_JAKARTA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSR9O8MOlK-oijWwsJYgaY7l2KPUMB-3y5e7yaqbCTCU5AWJHmp0F4tb6abGRhRtH3R0d52pWbwsTDyuZsMNWkSTcWd9DvSDUkaVMlYPG9ZYG0XOHprOatbuJH-HaXde7FU1VVH6Q0zeKw0UQgXUvMXViz9IIrb3puZ7Fp1YDZVwcuz_8DcwPgFCHKsw/s320/CHEMBULK_JAKARTA.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Amver participating chemical tanker Bass was able to assist a solo yachtsman who's boat suffered a fuel line leak and refrigeration failure approximately 2,000 miles southeast of Oahu, Hawaii on July 15, 2022.<p></p><p>Coast Guard rescue authorities at the Fourteenth District Command Center received notification from a second hand party who received an email from the skipper of the sailboat Princes Del Mar. The skipper reported he had repaired a faulty fuel line but lost all refrigeration and was requesting fuel and food from any passing merchant ships.</p><p>Coast Guard rescue personnel, using the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> system, located the Vietnamese flagged chemical tanker Bass and requested the ship divert to assist the sailor. The Bass agreed to divert and was able to locate the sailboat and establish communications with the skipper who reported conditions on his boat had greatly improved, he was in good physical and mental health, and he was prepared to complete his transit to Hawaii. Coast Guard personnel released the Amver ship and maintained a communications schedule with the lone sailor. </p><p>The sailor requested to stop communication checks with the Coast Guard after he entered a trade wind pattern and anticipated making it to Hilo, Hawaii without issue. </p><p>The Bass, managed by Ovtrans Petrol Transport Services of Vietnam, enrolled in Amver on February 20, 2009 and has earned six Amver participation awards.</p><p><i>Photo credit: Marine Traffic (photographed under its previous name Chembulk Jakarta)</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-21927539783449994092022-07-27T09:45:00.003-04:002022-07-27T10:47:55.237-04:00Tote Managed Amver Ship Rescues Injured Sailor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KhSy180ndhj-FlAxwCQzUWNR63owBLZF-uRQ7JS64tQKxVHe5oFxZqI1wn-aGSN9sK35fYFV1lobxiGqIEH2uNrpq-A1_iX3XZN4ayd5zvrcUI88oFLDg-oyTtQPQikjKDcufLtAy75gj8loaTr5U39xPT3qNiOn6ze_151-CRqnUhTur6bnz6-KmA/s3897/Pacific%20Tracker.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2695" data-original-width="3897" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KhSy180ndhj-FlAxwCQzUWNR63owBLZF-uRQ7JS64tQKxVHe5oFxZqI1wn-aGSN9sK35fYFV1lobxiGqIEH2uNrpq-A1_iX3XZN4ayd5zvrcUI88oFLDg-oyTtQPQikjKDcufLtAy75gj8loaTr5U39xPT3qNiOn6ze_151-CRqnUhTur6bnz6-KmA/s320/Pacific%20Tracker.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Tote managed SS Pacific Tracker rescued a sailor suffering from a medical emergency aboard his sailboat approximately 450 miles southwest of Monterey, California on July 9, 2022.<p></p><p>The sailor suffered a severe nose bleed which was uncontrollable with gauge and anticoagulants. U.S. Coast Guard rescue authorities at the Eleventh District Command Center queried the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> system and located the 662-foot Naval Auxiliary vessel and requested the ship divert to embark the injured sailor.</p><p>Captain Jeffery Royer, master of the Pacific Tracker, agreed to divert and embark the injured sailor. After a conference call between Captain Royer and Coast Guard authorities a plan was developed. The sailor was safely embarked and the ship's nurse was able to help stabilize the patient. </p><p>A U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter was able to meet the Pacific Tracker and the sailor was airlifted to emergency medical services waiting at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.</p><p><i>Photo credit: Tote</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-90165668338163276352022-07-04T12:29:00.000-04:002022-07-04T12:29:28.741-04:00Amver Participating Cruise Ship Saves 16 Migrants<p>The Amver participating cruise ship Mardi Gras rescued 16 migrants from a rustic boat taking on water approximately 23 miles north west of Elbow Cay, Fla. on June 3, 2022. </p><p>The captain of the Mardi Gras notified rescue personnel at the U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District Rescue Coordination Center. "We have located a small vessel with approximately 16 people aboard, no propulsion and no lifejackets," the ship's crew reported. </p><p>Deteriorating weather and fearing the vessel would capsize, the crew of the Mardi Gras rescued the 16 survivors. Video of the rescue is below.</p><p>Can't see the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/zJDqxdMp2K8">here</a>.</p>
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Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-43485567218534505192022-06-14T03:00:00.003-04:002022-06-14T03:00:00.175-04:00Amver Bulk Carrier Helps Rescue Survivors From Sunken Tanker<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AY7JUkHyn0mjZLxCjgEXeFP6jr3Bi5Hl5XDmYLtjFkQAQafO5eIQKQAxf1--2QxLUhW3Q0JgZUMSQNUIziUjIhlwt5EWA6wIE4xBxc2pNBhycxQc2GRGc9SZldLu5Fogx-Dhsw5YnpoMQSTM2gKboN7i8D4qIJz0fFCvys8H4hTADdWYsdgHaImEAA/s1008/20220527_093108.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="490" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AY7JUkHyn0mjZLxCjgEXeFP6jr3Bi5Hl5XDmYLtjFkQAQafO5eIQKQAxf1--2QxLUhW3Q0JgZUMSQNUIziUjIhlwt5EWA6wIE4xBxc2pNBhycxQc2GRGc9SZldLu5Fogx-Dhsw5YnpoMQSTM2gKboN7i8D4qIJz0fFCvys8H4hTADdWYsdgHaImEAA/w195-h400/20220527_093108.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br />On Friday, May 27, 2022 the Amver participating bulk carrier UBC STAVANGER assisted in rescue operations when a 296-foot coastal tanker sank 129 miles off the coast of Curacao.<p></p><p>The 561-foot UBC STAVANGER, part of a larger rescue force including a Cuban commercial ship sent to assist, immediately mustered the crew and began looking for survivors. </p><p>"At 9:25 in the morning local time we received a notification from Dutch Caribbean rescue authorities to assist a sunken tanker and look for people in the water," said UBC STAVANGER Captain Joel Bernasol. "We rescued five people, four from a life raft and one survivor who was found in the water." he added.</p><p>The survivors were uninjured and disembarked at the Port of Point Lisas in Trinidad and Tobago.</p><p>The UBC STAVANGER, managed by <a href="https://www.mastermind-cyprus.com/">Mastermind Shipmanagement</a> of Cyprus, enrolled in Amver on March 28, 2005 and has earned 12 Amver participation awards. </p><p><i>Photo credit: crew of the UBC Stavanger</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-7366735127937465712022-06-06T14:49:00.004-04:002022-06-06T14:49:47.821-04:00Amver Oil Tanker Rescues Solo Sailor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-e3ogvBdE5qPAa0OgRmW3FnyEjy2ecn6HAzLe7vMhOCXyXSoB_TMvlhzQmwAsLpguhLYopHNB4i2tCDXxHD-Umfx1ts1DbqrrgA7KivFJrshe5ysBUUrotjZbw6-qLXGR8QN4VElTjPWYGzhaP6dn9JQe3pl_uu5XBATCkkwuCRoiahUsKZPvXgJxQ/s591/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-e3ogvBdE5qPAa0OgRmW3FnyEjy2ecn6HAzLe7vMhOCXyXSoB_TMvlhzQmwAsLpguhLYopHNB4i2tCDXxHD-Umfx1ts1DbqrrgA7KivFJrshe5ysBUUrotjZbw6-qLXGR8QN4VElTjPWYGzhaP6dn9JQe3pl_uu5XBATCkkwuCRoiahUsKZPvXgJxQ/s320/1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />On Monday, May 23, 2022 the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> participating oil tanker CHEMICAL CONTENDER rescued a lone sailor from his 24-foot sailboat after the boat became disabled approximately 158 miles east of Cape Henry, Va.<p></p><p>The 61-year-old sailor departed Virginia attempting to row across the Atlantic when he encountered 25 knot winds and eight to ten foot seas and activated his Garmin in-Reach device requesting assistance. U.S. Coast Guard rescue authorities received his alert and immediately queried the Amver system. The Liberian flagged tanker CHEMICAL CONTENDER was located less than ten miles from the stricken rowboat and the ship's captain agreed to divert and assist. Thankfully, the Liberian flagged tanker was only ten miles away from the rowboat.</p><p>Despite the challenging weather conditions on scene, Captain Zorlu and the crew of the CHEMICAL CONTENDER were not only able to safely embark the yachtsman, but successfully bring his sailboat aboard the ship as well.</p><p>The CHEMICAL CONTENDER was steaming from Baltimore when it was called to assist and kept the survivor and his boat onboard the ship until it reached Houston, Texas where he was disembarked. The CHEMICAL CONTENDER, managed by <a href="https://chemship.com/">Chemship</a> in the Netherlands, enrolled in Amver on November 8, 2018 and has earned four Amver participation awards.</p><p><i>Photo credit: Crew of the Chemical Contender</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-66747915687080402792022-03-23T11:54:00.001-04:002022-03-23T11:54:45.820-04:00Come Celebrate National Maritime Day and US Amver Awards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy6c81Qo2Mg2D_F3dMyBGnZvLNFHuIj7q4iJoE32Hisy6bJ44FCDX9uYGy4eYep-nEBNpE8piSdCnlko8Posc9pW1hBXa_A528RNqYSOblEqUFUlIA0SBax0fDaWz8U4QF_Bv1FLFs6Q7bkBxP1yfI1Dc_sndjPype9P5g3svPxDxAscA8kVpHlhGCw/s4000/IMG_2787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2097" data-original-width="4000" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy6c81Qo2Mg2D_F3dMyBGnZvLNFHuIj7q4iJoE32Hisy6bJ44FCDX9uYGy4eYep-nEBNpE8piSdCnlko8Posc9pW1hBXa_A528RNqYSOblEqUFUlIA0SBax0fDaWz8U4QF_Bv1FLFs6Q7bkBxP1yfI1Dc_sndjPype9P5g3svPxDxAscA8kVpHlhGCw/s320/IMG_2787.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />After two years of virtual meetings and staying apart we are excited to announce that the U.S. <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> Awards ceremony and National Maritime Day celebration will return to Washington, DC as an in-person event. Mark your calendar for May 19, 2022!<p></p><p>Once again the <a href="https://namepa.net/">North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA)</a> is our host at the National Press Club for Safety at Sea seminar, National Maritime Day recognition and combined U.S. Coast Guard Amver and <a href="https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=406&Source=/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=406">William M. Benhkert </a>Awards.</p><p>Come join us at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to reconnect with colleagues, see old friends and celebrate National Maritime Day and an unparalleled commitment to safety and stewardship at sea. We look forward to seeing you there!</p><p><i>Photo credit: USCG photo by Beverly Howard</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-69785328133553305142022-03-16T08:14:00.004-04:002022-03-16T08:14:59.668-04:00It's Time to Reconnect!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUoSLUKjVXU2-jTNlbiVHgSCgwBrpjS6h_b7WDpQD7fHX6uAyMysK-5SDvtn36ILbfX3JvpvWdspH90RNjNq1itop9n2WxLlDaqI1cNoUAPKD4W-7JgsA_sU7_4xz4fq7OoGmdla2--AXZR38fewKnk6dZEy7P5C3FFZvrO656MiqVxhl294oqdCx0RQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUoSLUKjVXU2-jTNlbiVHgSCgwBrpjS6h_b7WDpQD7fHX6uAyMysK-5SDvtn36ILbfX3JvpvWdspH90RNjNq1itop9n2WxLlDaqI1cNoUAPKD4W-7JgsA_sU7_4xz4fq7OoGmdla2--AXZR38fewKnk6dZEy7P5C3FFZvrO656MiqVxhl294oqdCx0RQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />All roads to reconnecting lead through Connecticut. If you are in the shipping industry I hope you are as excited as we are to the return of <a href="https://informaconnect.com/cma-shipping/">CMA Shipping Expo and Conference</a> that makes its jubilant return to Stamford, Conn. March 29th to the 31st. <p></p><p>The last two years have taken a toll on our industry and the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver</a> team is looking forward to safely reconnecting at the iconic Stamford Hilton. If you are interested in learning more about our voluntary search and rescue system and how we are evolving to meet the challenges of the future, come see us!</p><p>It's time to see each other, learn from each other, and thank the brave men and women in our industry who have kept the world going. Not only have seafarers faced incredible challenges at home and sea, they have continue to provide unparalleled search and rescue services around the world. We look forward to seeing you in Connecticut!</p><p><br /></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-89783058979069095652021-08-23T03:30:00.012-04:002021-08-23T10:47:02.503-04:00Amver and a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter team up to rescue three people off Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LKC6A9EJxG8/YR_L0Yte_jI/AAAAAAAAEBs/wM_YJfv57kI049MGEEFzISQCd0C6Jj5gACLcBGAsYHQ/s865/6788318.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="865" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LKC6A9EJxG8/YR_L0Yte_jI/AAAAAAAAEBs/wM_YJfv57kI049MGEEFzISQCd0C6Jj5gACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6788318.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />U.S. Coast Guard authorities at the Eleventh District Rescue Coordination Center diverted the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland and the Amver bulker Avra.GR after rescue personnel in Costa Rica requested assistance with a vessel fire and three people in the water approximately 150 miles south of Gulfito, Costa Rica on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.<div><br /></div><div>The cutter Northland deployed it's rescue helicopter which located the vessel in distress while the Northland crew launched an over the horizon rescue boat to safely embark the three survivors. The survivors were then transferred to the Marshall Island flagged bulker Avra.GR. The Avra.GR will disembark the survivors in Costa Rica.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 587-foot <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver </a>ship was only 58 miles away from the distress location when it was identified by rescue authorities and asked to assist. The Avra.GR, managed by M/Maritime of Greece, enrolled in Amver on June 10, 2016 and has earned two Amver participation awards.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Updated August 23, 2021: The Avra.GR is managed by M/Maritime of Greece.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Photo credit: USCG Photo</i></div>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-57091858408279497292021-08-02T05:00:00.005-04:002021-08-02T05:00:00.237-04:00Amver Bulker Rescues Person Adrift At Sea<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ef2xmWjLqyU/YQGM6Exq0DI/AAAAAAAAEAw/L143tcwZ6IsYWKlvVZNOFaIzAitpzrgNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s650/Rescued.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="650" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ef2xmWjLqyU/YQGM6Exq0DI/AAAAAAAAEAw/L143tcwZ6IsYWKlvVZNOFaIzAitpzrgNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Rescued.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver </a>participating bulker SBI Hermes rescued a lone survivor in the Alboran Sea after a crewmember spotted him clinging to debris and waving for help on July 13, 2021.<p></p><p>The Liberian flagged ship immediately notified rescue personnel at MRCC Tarifa and prepared the ship and crew for rescue operations. Within 30 minutes of locating the person in the water the crew skillfully maneuvered and positioned the 652-foot ship in the best position to recover the survivor.</p><p>The crew successfully recovered the survivor who was weak and had difficulty speaking. He was quickly transferred to the ship's hospital where he was given food, dry clothes and Covid-19 precautions were implemented. Rescue authorities were notified and a plan was formed to disembark him on a rescue craft.</p><p>The survivor, a Moroccan national, was safely transferred to a local rescue boat the following day. The SBI Hermes continued on its voyage.</p><p>The SBI Hermes, managed by Scorpio Commercial Management of Monaco, enrolled in Amver on February 17, 2016 and has earned six Amver participation awards.</p><p><i>Photo credit: Crew of the SBI Hermes</i></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524620099719379814.post-41477750606431714122021-07-27T09:36:00.005-04:002021-07-27T09:36:52.545-04:00Two Amver Ships Assist In Rescue Of German Sailor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xjz-HucJLtc/YQALkdjSYMI/AAAAAAAAEAg/gaOqLpVeZFwtaBttQOUXsDuNL8588hFdACLcBGAsYHQ/s462/Mare%2BPicenum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="462" height="294" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xjz-HucJLtc/YQALkdjSYMI/AAAAAAAAEAg/gaOqLpVeZFwtaBttQOUXsDuNL8588hFdACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h294/Mare%2BPicenum.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rescue authorities in Boston used the <a href="http://www.amver.com">Amver </a>to divert two ships to rescue a 81-year old German sailor after his sailboat became disabled 340 miles southeast of Cape Cod, Mass. on June 15, 2021.<p></p><p>The sailor, aboard a 36-foot sailboat that suffered damage including losing its mast, notified the U.S. Coast Guard who launched a rescue aircraft and, utilizing the Amver search and rescue system, diverted the Amver ships Tysla and Mare Picenum to assist the sailor.</p><p>The crew of the rescue aircraft was able to locate the sailboat and provide its precise location to the Amver ships. The Maltese-flagged Tylsa provided communications while the 898-foot Italian flagged Mare Picenum began preparing for rescue operations and lowered a ladder to embark the lone sailor. The Mare Picenum was only 25 miles away from the distress location.</p><p>The crew of the Mare Picenum was able to safely embark the sailor and provided him dry clothing and food. He remained aboard the ship until it reached its next port of call. </p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">"Seafarers are force multipliers in any search and rescue case," said Benjamin Strong, AMVER director, for the Coast Guard. "The heroic efforts to rescue the German yachtsman are in keeping with the highest tradition of mariners helping mariners. The actions taken by the crew of Mare Picenum reinforce the relevance and importance of the Coast Guard Amver system, and the role it plats in global search and rescue."</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">The Tysla, managed by Wilhelmssen Ship Management of Norway, enrolled in Amver on February 23, 2012 and has earned ten Amver participation awards. The Mare Picenum, managed by Teekay Tankers Chartering of Canada, enrolled in Amver on October 3, 2011 and has earned three Amver participation awards.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Photo credit: USCG</i> </span></p>Amver Maritime Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733792741608393141noreply@blogger.com0