10/14/2022
Amver participating cruise ship rescues 6 in makeshift raft http://ow.ly/wCsF50Lazer
On a recent voyage from Tampa, Fla. to Cozumel, Mexico the Amver participating cruise ship Carnival Paradise rescue six people from a rusti...
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09/28/2022
Has your ship saved people at sea? Tell us!
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09/23/2022
Amver participating container ship saves 2 http://ow.ly/Tv5A50KRIfa
The Amver participating container ship London Express rescued two sailors from their disabled sailboat approximately 136 miles west of Hava...
09/16/2022
Amver awards presented in Germany as part of
German shipping representatives gathered in Hamburg, Germany at the Ubersee Club on the evening of Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to celebrate...
07/27/2022
Tote managed Amver ship rescues sailor http://ow.ly/tM8M50K5ub0
The Tote managed SS Pacific Tracker rescued a lone sailor suffering from a medical emergency aboard his sailboat approximately 450 miles sou...
06/06/2022
Amver participating oil tanker saves lone rower
On Monday, May 23, 2022 the Amver participating oil tanker CHEMICAL CONTENDER rescued a lone sailor from his 24-foot sailboat after the boa...
08/23/2021
USCG Cutter and Amver ship team up to rescue 3 http://ow.ly/Qn0q50FWueI
U.S. Coast Guard authorities at the Eleventh District Rescue Coordination Center diverted the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland and the Amve...
07/28/2021
Amver ships rescue German yachtsman http://ow.ly/kDWq50FFBwY
Rescue authorities in Boston used the Amver to divert two ships to rescue a 81-year old German sailor after his sailboat became disabled 340...
06/30/2020
Shipping can be a journey in learning at home. Check out Why Shipping Matters! http://ow.ly/ssJ550AlRMU
For most of us school ended with children at home, collaborating online, perhaps struggling with online lessons, and wondering when the next...
04/29/2020
Thank you to the seafarers continuing to deliver the goods! Here's the latest list of ships that joined Amver this week! http://ow.ly/zDlW50zrQ0G
While we continue to hunker down and stay home, our brave seafarers continue to deliver. They're delivering the good and providing a reso...
04/22/2020
Who's not staying home? The seafares bringing us the things we need to stay home. Here are the latest ships and seafarers who joined the Amver safety network this week http://ow.ly/kp4D50zlj32
You know who's not staying home? Seafarers. If there are approximately 50,000 ships either underway or in port around the world and those...
04/15/2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, ships continue to join Amver. Here are the latest members of the Amver safety network. http://ow.ly/HN8a50zeQ66
There's a saying on a bridge in Trenton, New Jersey. It says Trenton Makes, The World Takes. Now more than ever the world is taking and r...
04/08/2020
The world still needs goods shipped & ships still need to help save lives. Thank you to these vessels for joining Amver this week. http://ow.ly/D4KZ50z8Evr
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, people have come to realize the incredible contribution made by you, the seafarer. You...
04/02/2020
Amver awards to continue despite current medical situation http://ow.ly/GOQ550z3777
The U.S. Coast Gaurd AMVER awards, a mainstay of recognizing seafarer contribution to safety at sea, will continue despite the ongoing me...
01/07/2020
The Amver participating cement carrier Cembay is piloted past the Amver office.
12/11/2019
Congratulations to last nights Global Seafarer of the Year!
10/24/2019
What? You don't know who joined Amver this week? Now you do! http://ow.ly/Gw0d50wSVji
What's a number? To us it represents hope. The number of ships that join Amver each week mean one more person may end up saved at sea. I...
10/08/2019
Forty-seven ships joined Amver! Is yours one of them? https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/10/welcome-wednesday.html
We missed last week so we’ve got double the number of ships to share with you! Forty seven new Amver participants to be exact. While mos...
09/25/2019
24 ships joined Amver this week. Is yours listed? http://ow.ly/dpiL50wqRH6
Thank you! Twenty four vessels have joined Amver this week. From fishing vessels to a platform supply ship and nearly every type of vess...
09/17/2019
The Ridgebury Katherine Z steaming up the Hudson towards Albany.
09/11/2019
Congratulations to all the UK Amver Award recipients last night at the Safety at Sea Awards
09/09/2019
Amver participating container ship saves two http://ow.ly/hFlg50w2fJM
The Amver participating container ship Venetiko saved two fishermen from a vessel that sank approximately 154 miles southeast of Puerto ...
09/04/2019
Take a look at who joined Amver this week! http://ow.ly/AXV350vWCS4
An additional ten ships joined Amver this week. There are some interesting vessel types as well. From an articulated pusher tug to a tra...
09/04/2019
The Amver participating Cielo Di Gaspesie gets a tug assist past the Amver office. Welcome to New York!
08/29/2019
Every week we share the ships that joined Amver. Here are the latest members of the Amver safety network! e3711b6a633ff4df427a64ec633707d4
08/28/2019
The Massachusetts Maritime Academy Training Ship Kennedy sails past the Amver office!
08/14/2019
If it's Wednesday it's time to see who joined Amver! http://ow.ly/3Etw50vxeZL
It's holiday and vacation season. Many of us are visiting family, visiting new places as summer comes to a close. The seafarer is still u...
08/02/2019
Who joined Amver last week? Look no further! http://ow.ly/vDGh50vl2Bs
You may be on holiday. It's summer and many people are taking some well deserved rest. You know who isn't taking a break? Seafarers, that...
07/29/2019
Amver participating Princess cruise ship saves 3 http://ow.ly/CfhV50vfulb
Three crew were rescued by the Amver participating cruise ship Sea Princess after their 100-foot passenger ship sank approximately 171 m...
07/29/2019
The Qing Feng Ling steams past the Amver office. Please join Amver while you’re here in New York City!
07/26/2019
Video available. Greek bulker saves sailor in rough seas. http://ow.ly/tKaI50vcV6n
The Greek Amver participating bulk ship Virtuous Striker saved a sailor from his stricken catamaran approximately 330 miles south east of ...
07/26/2019
Tsakos Amver Tanker Saves Canadian Sailor http://ow.ly/LQLm50vcQ47
Multiple Amver participating ships were called upon in the rescue of a solo Canadian sailor from his disabled sailboat approximately 750...
07/24/2019
Look no further! The latest ships in Amver is here https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/07/welcome-wednesday_24.html
Shipping remains dangerous. From fire, flooding and other perils there is no shortage of things that can go wrong at sea. Seafarers use c...
07/10/2019
Take a look at who joined Amver this week https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/07/welcome-wednesday_10.html
Who joined Amver this week? Nine more vessels dedicated to saving lives at sea. There is no shortage of emergencies at sea and we're rem...
07/03/2019
Swedish sailor rescued by Amver tanker https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/07/amver-oil-tanker-saves-swedish-sailor.html
A Swedish sailor was rescued from his sailboat after he lost all electronics and developed rudder and sail issues approximately 500 miles...
07/03/2019
It's summer time but we still want you to join Amver. See who enrolled this week! https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/07/welcome-wednesday.html
Tomorrow in the United States we celebrate our independence. Every day we celebrate independence from fear with Amver . Your participatio...
06/26/2019
It's here! If you want to know who joined Amver this week look no further. https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/06/welcome-wednesday.html
Another week, another list of ships that have agreed to divert and assist in search and rescue. It's an extra measure of safety that's vo...
06/21/2019
Amver participating oil tanker saves four https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/06/amver-participating-oil-tanker-saves.html
The Amver participating oil tanker Torm Hilde rescued four people from a 45-foot sailboat with a broken rudder and low fuel approximatel...
05/17/2019
Amver participating container ship rescues lone sailor https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/05/amver-container-ship-rescues-solo-sailor.html
A lone sailor in a 60-foot double-masted sailboat experienced extreme weather and was rescued by the Amver participating container ship C...
05/16/2019
Amver bulk carrier saves four https://amveruscg.blogspot.com/2019/05/amver-bulk-carrier-saves-four.html
The Amver participating bulk carrier Bulk Aries rescued four people from a sailboat adrift approximately 750 miles west of Acapulco, Mexi...
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Ήταν μια βραδιά προς τιμήν του σημαντικού θεσμού του προγράμματος AMVER αλλά και μια βραδιά που αποτελεί εδώ και χρόνια τη μεγαλύτερη και λαμπερότερη ευκαιρία για τα μέλη και τους φίλους του Propeller Club να συναντηθούν και να γιορτάσουν. Amver
Did you know the Coast Guard has offices in Manhattan?
The Battery Building, built in 1958, is a three-story, waterfront facility that houses several Coast Guard and partner agency units including Recruiting, Coast Guard Auxiliary, AMVER, Public Affairs, Bridge Administration, the Navy league and more.
The building is also capable of serving as a base for contingency operations, due to its strategic location which is accessible by boat, helicopter, rail and road. Nestled between the Staten Island Ferry terminal and Battery Park, the building can often be seen on television or in photographs of the lower Manhattan skyline.
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The Battery Building, built in 1958, is a three-story, waterfront facility that houses several Coast Guard and partner agency units including Recruiting, Coast Guard Auxiliary, AMVER, Public Affairs, Bridge Administration, the Navy league and more.
The building is also capable of serving as a base for contingency operations, due to its strategic location which is accessible by boat, helicopter, rail and road. Nestled between the Staten Island Ferry terminal and Battery Park, the building can often be seen on television or in photographs of the lower Manhattan skyline.
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Established in 1958, The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (Amver) a voluntary global ship reporting system used by authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.
A couple of weeks ago U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest watchstanders used Amver to coordinate the rescue of a person aboard a sailboat taking on water about 730 nautical miles off Oregon's coast.
When Coast Guard rescue coordinators contacted the Amver vessel M/V GERNER MAERSK to help the sailor, the crew recommended the M/V MSC KALINA, which was not an Amver ship but a container ship in closer proximity to the incident, help the mariner.
The M/V MSC KALINA diverted, rescued the person and is proceeding to their next destination.
Amver’s success is tied directly to the number of merchant vessels regularly reporting their position. The more ships on plot, the greater the chance a ship will be identified near the position of distress. Information sent to Amver is protected and used only in maritime emergencies.
LEARN MORE: http://ow.ly/6FvT50FQEEA
A couple of weeks ago U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest watchstanders used Amver to coordinate the rescue of a person aboard a sailboat taking on water about 730 nautical miles off Oregon's coast.
When Coast Guard rescue coordinators contacted the Amver vessel M/V GERNER MAERSK to help the sailor, the crew recommended the M/V MSC KALINA, which was not an Amver ship but a container ship in closer proximity to the incident, help the mariner.
The M/V MSC KALINA diverted, rescued the person and is proceeding to their next destination.
Amver’s success is tied directly to the number of merchant vessels regularly reporting their position. The more ships on plot, the greater the chance a ship will be identified near the position of distress. Information sent to Amver is protected and used only in maritime emergencies.
LEARN MORE: http://ow.ly/6FvT50FQEEA
Established in 1958, The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System is a voluntary global ship reporting system used by authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.
Last night, District 13 watchstanders used Amver to coordinate the rescue of a person aboard a sailboat taking on water about 730 nautical miles off Oregon's coast.
When Coast Guard rescue coordinators contacted the Amver vessel M/V GERNER MAERSK to help the sailor, the crew recommend the M/V MSC KALINA, which was not an Amver ship but a container ship in closer proximity to the incident, help the mariner.
The M/V MSC KALINA diverted, rescued the person and is proceeding to their next destination.
Amver’s success is tied directly to the number of merchant vessels regularly reporting their position. The more ships on plot, the greater the chance a ship will be identified near the position of distress. Information sent to Amver is protected and used only in maritime emergencies.
LEARN MORE: https://www.amver.com/
Last night, District 13 watchstanders used Amver to coordinate the rescue of a person aboard a sailboat taking on water about 730 nautical miles off Oregon's coast.
When Coast Guard rescue coordinators contacted the Amver vessel M/V GERNER MAERSK to help the sailor, the crew recommend the M/V MSC KALINA, which was not an Amver ship but a container ship in closer proximity to the incident, help the mariner.
The M/V MSC KALINA diverted, rescued the person and is proceeding to their next destination.
Amver’s success is tied directly to the number of merchant vessels regularly reporting their position. The more ships on plot, the greater the chance a ship will be identified near the position of distress. Information sent to Amver is protected and used only in maritime emergencies.
LEARN MORE: https://www.amver.com/
Bravo Zulu to the crew of the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi and a U.S. Coast Guard Airsta Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew for their successful rescue of three mariners aboard an adrift sailboat 825 miles northeast of Oahu!
The Hercules aircrew located the 50-foot trimaran Third Try after it had been adrift for several days and relayed the location to the crew of the Mahi Mahi who had diverted from their scheduled course to assist with the search.
The Mahi Mahi is apart of the volunteer Amver program. AMVER is a computer-based global ship-reporting system used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.
To read more visit: https://bit.ly/2W4BdPe
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The Hercules aircrew located the 50-foot trimaran Third Try after it had been adrift for several days and relayed the location to the crew of the Mahi Mahi who had diverted from their scheduled course to assist with the search.
The Mahi Mahi is apart of the volunteer Amver program. AMVER is a computer-based global ship-reporting system used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.
To read more visit: https://bit.ly/2W4BdPe
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The Coast Guard and good Samaritans aboard two commercial vessels located and rescued the crew of the 42-foot white dismasted sailing vessel Coco Haz III 656 miles west southwest of the Hawaiian Islands, Sunday.
"We appreciate the support of the good Samaritans aboard the commercial vessels Nobility and Kalamazoo who made this rescue possible," said Lt. Diane French, command duty officer, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu. "This was a difficult case given the remote area of the search and a lack of communications with the crew. This case is a big win for the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System, which the Kalamazoo subscribes to, the Safety NET message system, and the mariners out there willing to help each other."
The three crew are reportedly in good condition, with one possible concussion after further assessment by a flight surgeon, and en route to Honolulu aboard the motor vessel Kalamazoo. They are expected to arrive later in the week.
Crews aboard a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules and a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon airplanes conducted searches over several days. The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) also responded from Honolulu, but shortly after reaching the search area, they turned back due to a low fuel state.
"We appreciate the support of the Navy Poseidon aircrews who were more than willing to fly and assist us during the holiday season," said French. "While the sailing vessel crew had supplies for the voyage they did not have and electronic position indicating radio beacon. Such a device would have provided their location rapidly and accurately, significantly shortening the search. We recommend anyone undertaking voyages offshore take an EPIRB."
Weather in the area was forecast from the National Weather Service as winds 17 to 28 mph and seas 6 to 10 feet.
More: http://bit.ly/2Q98AOm
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"We appreciate the support of the good Samaritans aboard the commercial vessels Nobility and Kalamazoo who made this rescue possible," said Lt. Diane French, command duty officer, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu. "This was a difficult case given the remote area of the search and a lack of communications with the crew. This case is a big win for the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System, which the Kalamazoo subscribes to, the Safety NET message system, and the mariners out there willing to help each other."
The three crew are reportedly in good condition, with one possible concussion after further assessment by a flight surgeon, and en route to Honolulu aboard the motor vessel Kalamazoo. They are expected to arrive later in the week.
Crews aboard a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules and a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon airplanes conducted searches over several days. The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) also responded from Honolulu, but shortly after reaching the search area, they turned back due to a low fuel state.
"We appreciate the support of the Navy Poseidon aircrews who were more than willing to fly and assist us during the holiday season," said French. "While the sailing vessel crew had supplies for the voyage they did not have and electronic position indicating radio beacon. Such a device would have provided their location rapidly and accurately, significantly shortening the search. We recommend anyone undertaking voyages offshore take an EPIRB."
Weather in the area was forecast from the National Weather Service as winds 17 to 28 mph and seas 6 to 10 feet.
More: http://bit.ly/2Q98AOm
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Pretty amazing long-distance rescue/assistance that the U.S. Coast Guard & an Amver vessel provided to a disabled 68-foot sailing vessel more than 420 miles east of .
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Last night Ambassador Garber was in Limassol for the Amver awards to recognize 19 great Cyprus-based shipping companies for their participation in this global search & rescue system sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard. “We celebrate safety at sea, bravery in the face of danger, and answering the call for help.”
The U.S. Embassy is grateful for the participation of over 180 Cypriot vessels in AMVER and to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber for their support of the AMVER Awards.
AMVER, which stands for Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue, has assisted vessels in distress on the high seas for over 60 years. In 2018, a total of 113 AMVER cases were reported, resulting in 82 saved lives! 👏👏
The U.S. Embassy is grateful for the participation of over 180 Cypriot vessels in AMVER and to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber for their support of the AMVER Awards.
AMVER, which stands for Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue, has assisted vessels in distress on the high seas for over 60 years. In 2018, a total of 113 AMVER cases were reported, resulting in 82 saved lives! 👏👏
Happy Thursday!
The crew of the Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel KM Aleluya are safe and sound after being transferred to a Palau patrol boat by good Samaritans aboard the Amver vessel Isl Star.
The KM Aleluya was adrift for ten days without electricity, food, and water before being rescued through a joint effort between U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, United States Air Force, 日本 海上保安庁／Japan Coast Guard, good Samaritans, and Palau first responders.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kiska (WPB 1336) located the abandoned KM Aleluya and will tow the vessel back to Palau as well.
This case shows how important our local, regional, and international partnerships are to search and rescue efforts in the Pacific Ocean. Through teamwork we are able to quickly and efficiently respond to life-threatening situations with the greatest chance of success in this vast region.
Story: http://bit.ly/31EhtCd
📷 by Jennifer Anson, Palau Division of Marine Law Enforcement
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command US Embassy Koror U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia
The crew of the Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel KM Aleluya are safe and sound after being transferred to a Palau patrol boat by good Samaritans aboard the Amver vessel Isl Star.
The KM Aleluya was adrift for ten days without electricity, food, and water before being rescued through a joint effort between U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, United States Air Force, 日本 海上保安庁／Japan Coast Guard, good Samaritans, and Palau first responders.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kiska (WPB 1336) located the abandoned KM Aleluya and will tow the vessel back to Palau as well.
This case shows how important our local, regional, and international partnerships are to search and rescue efforts in the Pacific Ocean. Through teamwork we are able to quickly and efficiently respond to life-threatening situations with the greatest chance of success in this vast region.
Story: http://bit.ly/31EhtCd
📷 by Jennifer Anson, Palau Division of Marine Law Enforcement
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command US Embassy Koror U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia
Bravo Zulu to the crews from the U.S. Coast Guard, United States Air Force and good Samaritans aboard the Amver vessel Isl Star who rescued eight mariners aboard the 60-foot Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel KM Aleluya (previously reported as Hallelujar) approximately 172 miles northwest of Palau, Tuesday!
"This is a great example of why teamwork is so vital to search and rescue operations in this region," said Lt. Jonathan Girot, Sector Guam public affairs officer. "Through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, Japan Coast Guard, and good Samaritans, we were able to quickly locate the KM Aleluya and coordinate a response to a dangerous situation."
A U.S. Coast Guard Airsta Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew located the KM Aleluya and dropped supplies to the crew. They then coordinated with the good Samaritans from the Isl Star who rescued the eight mariners without further incident.
An U.S. Air Force 36th Wing B-52 Stratofortress crew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Guam also contributed to the search.
Story: http://bit.ly/31EhtCd
🎥 by Petty Officer 1st Class Mitchell Recker and Petty Officer 3rd Class Conner Henderson
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command US Embassy Koror
"This is a great example of why teamwork is so vital to search and rescue operations in this region," said Lt. Jonathan Girot, Sector Guam public affairs officer. "Through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, Japan Coast Guard, and good Samaritans, we were able to quickly locate the KM Aleluya and coordinate a response to a dangerous situation."
A U.S. Coast Guard Airsta Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew located the KM Aleluya and dropped supplies to the crew. They then coordinated with the good Samaritans from the Isl Star who rescued the eight mariners without further incident.
An U.S. Air Force 36th Wing B-52 Stratofortress crew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Guam also contributed to the search.
Story: http://bit.ly/31EhtCd
🎥 by Petty Officer 1st Class Mitchell Recker and Petty Officer 3rd Class Conner Henderson
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command US Embassy Koror
U.S. Coast Guard First District watchstanders and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod rescie air crews coordinated the rescue of a boater after his sailboat, Ishmael, was disabled 330 nautical miles east of Cape Cod. The Amver vessel Virtuous Stricker arrived on scene and brought the owner aboard safely.
The weather at the time is reported to be 40-50 knot winds and 10-foot seas.
The weather at the time is reported to be 40-50 knot winds and 10-foot seas.
Three men were rescued from their capsized, 36-foot sailing canoe about 70 miles off Yap yesterday.
The men were all wearing life jackets and were in two separate dinghies drifting with their vessel when the Amver vessel, Frio Mogami, picked them up and transferred them to USCGC Kiska. The Kiska crew is bringing them back to Guam.
“This is a great example of how our Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, or AMVER program, works in coordination with search and rescue,” said Lt. Charles Cummings, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, RCC Guam. “Merchant vessels all over the world making offshore voyages are encouraged to participate in the AMVER program. That information helps in keeping track of vessels across the world and helps dispatch the best possible resources to a vessel in distress in a certain area. Having a properly registered PLB like these men did, helps the Coast Guard locate you more quickly and easily.”
more here: https://bit.ly/2IxonRS
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam Pacific Mission Aviation
The men were all wearing life jackets and were in two separate dinghies drifting with their vessel when the Amver vessel, Frio Mogami, picked them up and transferred them to USCGC Kiska. The Kiska crew is bringing them back to Guam.
“This is a great example of how our Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, or AMVER program, works in coordination with search and rescue,” said Lt. Charles Cummings, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, RCC Guam. “Merchant vessels all over the world making offshore voyages are encouraged to participate in the AMVER program. That information helps in keeping track of vessels across the world and helps dispatch the best possible resources to a vessel in distress in a certain area. Having a properly registered PLB like these men did, helps the Coast Guard locate you more quickly and easily.”
more here: https://bit.ly/2IxonRS
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam Pacific Mission Aviation
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