by Wayne Spivak | Aug 11, 2017 | AFRAS Awards, In the News
From the Chinook Observer http://www.chinookobserver.com SEATTLE — The Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the Association for Rescue at Sea has selected Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Hylkema, a boatswain’s mate at Station Grays Harbor, to receive the 2016 AFRAS Gold...
by Wayne Spivak | Aug 8, 2017 | In the News
Our Chairman, Dana Goward is quoted in this article that appears not onlyin Reuters, but the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. “LONDON (Reuters) – The risk of cyber attacks targeting ships’ satellite navigation is pushing nations to delve...
by Dana Goward | May 30, 2017 | Search and Rescue (SAR)
The volunteer rescue service from Malta, Maritime Offshore Aid Station, had a dramatic rescue last week. While most were rescued, 33 men, women, and children were lost. AFRAS is proud to support these volunteer lifesavers in their heroic efforts. Please...
by Dana Goward | Apr 14, 2017 | In the News, Search and Rescue (SAR)
Volunteer rescue services are working hard in the area every day to prevent loss of life. AFRAS can help US taxpayers make donations to the brave volunteers working in the Mediterranean and around the world to save lives. To Help Donate Here. Here are three recent...
