Welcome Wednesday!

Who joined Amver this week? Thirteen different ships joined. There are a host of different reasons for joining but we like to hope it's because of the desire to help those in need. The desire to help those in need crosses all political, religious and national boundaries. The desire to help does not discriminate. The desire to help is what makes you join and we are thankful for that. Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety family.

• TRUFFALDINO
• MATHILDE SCHULTE
• ELISA
• ARA ROTTERDAM
• KINGCRAFT
• ULTRA JAGUAR
• JOLANDA
• NEW ORLEANS
• ANA NZINGA
• MV LEO IRIS
• COHETE
• TZOUMAZ
• COPERNICUS

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Welcome Wednesday!

Another nineteen ships joined Amver last week. That is nineteen more opportunities to save lives at sea. Thank you for continuing to support this amazing voluntary system. Without your commitment, dedication and willingness to participate we would not be able to ensure no call for help go unanswered.

There is virtually no place on the globe where there isn't an Amver participant within 18 hours. Imagine, no matter where a maritime emergency may happen, a ship can reach you. Thank you!

• HAYAMA
• JAMAL
• CAPE UNITED
• SEVAN VOYAGEUR
• TAHARO PROVIDENCE
• WESTERN DURBAN
• ARDMORE CHIPPEWA
• HAFNIA ANE
• MUSCAT SILVER
• ZANTE
• HAFNIA SOYA
• DHT JAGUAR
• CONSTELLATION
• BW OSPREY
• TORM TIMOTHY
• STH NEW YORK
• BLACK JACK
• PAROS
• CHAPARRAL

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Welcome Wednesday!

The holiday season is fast approaching. The best gift you can give is the gift of a second chance. How can you do that? Enroll in Amver. Your commitment to safety at sea might be that second chance for another seafarer. Now, help us welcome the latest members of the Amver family.

• AZAMANTA
• MELINDA B
• ATLANTIC GUARDIAN
• TORM THOR
• CMA CGM ARKANSAS
• SBI SOUSTA
• MATISSE
• ULTRA LASCAR
• NORDTIGRIS
• HAI SOON 12
• SBI RUMBA
• GENER8 STRENGTH
• DOLE PACIFIC
• COMMANDER

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Welcome Wednesday!

Here's the latest list of ships that enrolled in Amver this week. While short, we're grateful for their participation. Help us welcome these vessels.

• CRATIS
• SWAN BALTIC
• GENR8 ATHENA
• SBI ORION
• CHEYENNE

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Amver cruise ship Eurodam rescues 7 migrants

The Amver participating cruise ship Eurodam rescued seven Cuban migrants from a rustic raft approximately 130 miles north of Grand Cayman on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

The Holland America Line ship alerted U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel in Miami that they located the raft with six male and one female Cuban migrant and launched a fast boat to embark all seven. The cruise ship reported one of the survivors was suffering chicken pox and was receiving treatment in the infirmary.

The Eurodam was coordinating with Coast Guard officials in Jamaica and their agent in Grand Cayman to transfer the survivors to authorities on shore.

The Eurodam enrolled in Amver on September 10, 2008 and has earned seven Amver participation awards.

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Welcome Wednesday!

What's in a name? Each week we bring you the names of the latest vessels to enroll in Amver. But how do ships get these names? Just take a look at some of the more unique names below such as the SPAR OCTANS. How did it get its name? Also, don't forget to peruse the name of the other ships that joined Amver this week.

• FRI STAR
• FOS LEO
• FEDERAL BISCAY
• SBI THALIA
• LUENHO
• GOLDEN FULHAM
• UNISON MEDAL
• INDIGO LAKE
• CAPRICORN ONE
• MOUNT ASO
• FUNING
• GREMIO
• SARIKA NAREE
• SPAR OCTANS
• MAERSK SIRAC
• SARITA NAREE

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Welcome Wednesday!

If you want to know what ships enrolled in Amver in the past week look no further than our blog. Each week we recognize those ships and companies that have taken an extra step, have dedicated a little more time and have recognized an even greater commitment to safety at sea.  Why do they do this? Don't look to us for the answer, ask a seafarer. Now, help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

• STAR TAURUS
• BALAO
• HARRISON BAY
• QUEEN CUKI
• SBI URSA
• OCEAN ADVENTURE
• BOX ENDURANCE
• AMUR RIVER
• SOUTHERN JAGUAR
• SOUTHERN IBIS
• SOUTHERN KOALA
• HORIN TRADER
• STI CARNABY
• FRONT OCELOT
• BALTIC MANTIS
• GREEK SEAS
• AISOPOS
• MINE GAMES
• MINERVA
• SBI CHRONOS

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