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Cyber threats prompt return of radio for ship navigation

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...

2016 Maritime Lifesaving Award Winners Announced

by Brandon Brewer | Jul 17, 2016 | AFRAS Awards, Search and Rescue (SAR)

Our Board of Directors has reviewed all submissions for our annual lifesaving awards program, voted on the heroes most deserving of recognition and have selected the following awardees: Vice Admiral Thomas Sargent III Gold Medal – Aviation Survival Technician 1st...

AFRAS Vice President on Motion Picture “The Finest Hours”

by Brandon Brewer | Jun 8, 2016 | In the News, Search and Rescue (SAR)

Association for Rescue at Sea Vice President Wayne Spivak is featured on this radio interview with the program Breakthrough Entertainment to talk about AFRAS and its missions, sea rescue challenges and Disney’s motion picture “The Finest Hours.” The...

AFRAS Supports Rescuers in Mediterranean and Aegean

by Brandon Brewer | Jun 6, 2016 | Donations, Search and Rescue (SAR)

“I’ve been alone in a life raft out of sight of land, and it’s not a good feeling – even when it’s just training and you know they’re coming back for you,” said retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain and helicopter pilot Dana Goward. “I can’t imagine what it’s like if...
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