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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Marlin Luanda on fire in Gulf of Aden. Photo courtesy French Forces
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Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) presented the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the the Captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin

34 mins ago
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Marlin Luanda pictured January 27, 2024, in the Gulf of Aden. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
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Marlin Luanda and Pemex Maya Crews Receive Top IMO Bravery Award

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the recipients of the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea award, the highest recognition

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 1563

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A disabled tug and barge
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US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer to Receive IMO Bravery at Sea Award

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Caleb Halle has been chosen to receive the IMO 2023 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his role in the rescue of seven

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 5190

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
American Seafarers Recognized for Bravery at Sea
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American Seafarers Recognized for Bravery at Sea

Too often acts bravery at sea go unnoticed, taking place far from public view and the eyes of bystanders ready to whip out their phone cameras at a moments

November 9, 2022
Total Views: 4623

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Chinese Chief Officer to Receive IMO Bravery Award
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Chinese Chief Officer to Receive IMO Bravery Award

The chief officer of a Chinese tanker will be given the International Maritime Organization award for exceptional bravery at sea for his efforts to rescue two

July 19, 2022
Total Views: 4388

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Coast Guard rescues 4 fishermen 60 miles off Maine Coast
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U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer to Receive IMO Bravery Award

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer will be awarded with the IMO Bravery at sea award for his role in the rescue of four fisherman who abandoned ship in

July 23, 2019
Total Views: 278

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Chinese Rescue Diver to Receive IMO Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award
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Chinese Rescue Diver to Receive IMO Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award

A Chinese rescue diver who led a series of dives to help rescue six crew members from a sunken cargo ship will receive the 2018 IMO Award for Exceptional

July 10, 2018
Total Views: 27

Friday, December 1, 2017
imo bravery at sea award 2017
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Houston Ship Pilots Receive IMO Bravery at Sea Award, Global Shipping’s Highest Honor for Bravery

Two Houston Ship Pilots who risked their lives to bring a burning ship to safety and prevented a major maritime disaster on the Houston Ship Channel have been

December 1, 2017
Total Views: 76

Tuesday, August 1, 2017
aframax river imo bravery award
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Two Houston Ship Pilots to Receive IMO’s ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award

The International Maritime Organization has awarded the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to two Houston ship pilots for their role in preventing a

August 1, 2017
Total Views: 181

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Tanker Captain is First Woman to Receive IMO’s ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award
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Tanker Captain is First Woman to Receive IMO’s ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award

Captain Radhika Menon has become the first woman to receive the prestigious IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic heavy seas

November 22, 2016
Total Views: 144

Sunday, July 10, 2016
Bravery At Sea: Indian Tanker Captain First Woman To Receive Prestigious IMO Award
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Bravery At Sea: Indian Tanker Captain First Woman To Receive Prestigious IMO Award

Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the oil products tanker Sampurna Swarajya, is to receive the 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the

July 10, 2016
Total Views: 87

Thursday, November 20, 2014
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DFDS Captain and Crew Awarded IMO Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award

The IMO has awarded Captain Andreas Kristensen and the crew of the MV Britannia Seaways for the 2014 IMO Exceptional Bravery at Sea

November 20, 2014
Total Views: 140

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
IMO-Headquarters-London
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2013 IMO Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award – And the winners are…

The winners of the 2013 Bravery at Sea Award were chosen and unanimously endorsed by the IMO Council from a total of 34 nominations from 10 Member States and

November 26, 2013
Total Views: 54

Monday, July 22, 2013
HMS Bounty Sinking USCG Photo
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HMS Bounty Rescue Swimmers Chosen for IMO’s 2013 Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award

The 2013 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers credited with saving the lives of 14 crewmembers from

July 22, 2013
Total Views: 59
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