HONOR
SCI Receives AMVER Award from US Coast Guard
Mumbai: The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) has received the AMVER award from United States Coast Guard in recognition of the yeomen service provided by SCI’s 43 vessels in respect of the AMVER. The AMVER awards were given away at a duly convened ceremony on 27th August 2018 at the US Consulate in BKC, Mumbai. The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Malini Shankar, I.A.S, Director General of Shipping. The ‘Certificate of Merit’ was received by Shri S. V. Kher, Director (B&T) on behalf of SCI in the presence of US Consul General Edgard Kagan.
AMVER is a worldwide voluntary reporting system sponsored by the US Coast Guard. A computer-based global ship reporting system, it is used worldwide by SAR (Search and Rescue) authorities for arranging assistance to persons in distress at sea. The AMVER Awards are instituted by United States Coast Guard aiming to provide quick and efficient rescue of disabled and distressed ships at sea, saving lives & ensuring continuity of shipping operations.
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