IMO | 2020 Bravery Award
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- Published: 21 October 2020
The annual award provides international recognition for those who, at the risk of losing their own life, perform acts of exceptional bravery, displaying outstanding courage in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment. Such acts of bravery may also involve extraordinary skills in very difficult conditions or any other display of outstanding courage.
The 2020 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two Brazilian pilots, who averted an environmental disaster, and an officer from the Philippines, who ensured the survival of fellow passengers from a sinking vessel while off-duty.
During the IMO Meeting for its 124th session (12-14 October), the IMO Council endorsed the recommendation from a Panel of Judges, agreeing that two nominations were worthy of the highest recognition this year.
The awards will be presented at an awards ceremony to be scheduled by the Secretary‑General.
Source: www.imo.org
