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The 2008 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to a Brazilian seafarer for his heroic actions in saving fellow crew members from an explosive fire on a ship.
Mr. Rodolpho Fonseca da Silva Rigueira, of the drill ship Noble Roger Eason, was nominated by the Government of Brazil for his decisive, selfless action in rescuing six fellow crew members from a catastrophic fire which burst out on the vessel. The fire originated from an explosion, causing imminent risk to the lives of crew members in its vicinity; yet, instead of evacuating the area, Mr. Rigueira repeatedly faced the fire and very high temperatures to save his colleagues, at severe risk to his own life.
Accepting the Award, Mr. Rigueira said that it had “great meaning to my country and, particularly, myself. Words could not possibly convey the honor that I feel, or express the depth of my gratitude to you today. I am proud and honored and very deeply grateful.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and rejoice with all of those who have also been awarded. As a seafarer, I believe that every one of us can make a difference. Every one of us should. Whether we make a difference or not depends on the courage to be true to ourselves and the faith to try, for the best interest of others as well as our own. I will continue to strive, every day of my life, to be worthy of this honour,” he added.
In addition, certificates of commendation were issued to the following teams:
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