What is the purpose of the AMVER system?

• A. to provide weather data to vessels at sea
• B. to provide assistance to vessels beyond the range of normal shore-based assistance
• C. to coordinate international fishing quotas
• D. to monitor port traffic

Answer: (B)

AMVER is a voluntary global maritime safety network that coordinates rescue by identifying ships at sea that can help a vessel in distress, especially when the incident is outside the reach of shore-based rescue resources. Ships submit their voyage information to a central database, and search and rescue authorities can quickly pinpoint nearby vessels that could assist and direct them to render aid. This speeds up response and increases the chances of survival for those in trouble. It isn’t about weather data, fishing quotas, or monitoring port traffic, so its purpose isn’t aligned with those tasks.