GUIDELINES FOR THE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY CELEBRATION AWARDS 2017

**Summary of DGS Circular: Guidelines for National Maritime Day Celebrations Awards 2017** **Info Card** - **Applicable to:** Indian seafarers, shipping companies, maritime associations, and other stakeholders. - **Effective Date:** 2016-12-27 - **Superseded Circulars:** None mentioned. **Main Heading** **Key Changes and Requirements** **1. Award Categories and Nomination Deadlines** - **Varuna Award:** Recognizes exceptional contributions to the Indian maritime sector. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **NMD Award of Excellence:** Honors lifetime achievements at the senior functional level in the Indian maritime sector. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Outstanding Contribution to Maritime Education and Training Award:** Acknowledges distinguished contributions to maritime education and training. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Gallantry Award:** Recognizes acts of gallantry performed by Indian seamen. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Best Foreign Employer of Indian Seafarers Award:** Recognizes Manning Agencies/Foreign Principals controlling slots for Indian seafarers. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Most Compassionate Employer of Indian Seafarers Award:** Recognizes Indian shipping companies/foreign employers rehabilitating incapacitated Indian seafarers. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Growth of Indian Flag Vessels Award:** Recognizes Indian shipping companies showing growth in Indian flag vessels. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. - **Eminent Overseas Maritime Personality Award:** Honors NRIs, PIOs/OIs for their sustained and outstanding contribution to the maritime sector. Nominations close on 28th February 2017. **2. Nomination Process** - Nominations can be made by individuals, companies, firms, associations, or other organizations using the prescribed format. - Nominations should be accompanied by relevant details, recommendations, and evidence supporting the nominee's achievements. - Nominations should be sent in a sealed envelope with the award name written on top. **3. Evaluation and Selection** - Evaluation committees will be set up for each award category to scrutinize and consider nominations. - The decision of the evaluation committee will be final and binding. - No currently serving government officer (state or central) will be considered for any award. **4. Award Presentation** - Awards will be presented on the occasion of National Maritime Day celebrations. - The names of the award winners will be announced by the Chairman of the National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee by mid-March. **5. Important Note** - None mentioned in the circular. **Valid External Links** - [DGS Homepage](https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/) - [IMO Website](https://www.imo.org/) - [NMDC Website](http://www.nmdc.in/)