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NMDC 2015 IMO Awards for exceptional Bravery at Sea
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Nominations for the 2015 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
The Secretary-General of IMO invites nominations for the 2015 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Nominations should be sent as soon as possible and reach IMO by no later than 15 April 2015.
- Nominating Entities: United Nations Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental international organizations in consultative status with IMO
- Nomination Form: Annex 2 should be completed and submitted with the nomination
- Description of Circumstances and Events: Annex 3 should be completed and submitted with the nomination, along with a short narrative of events (not exceeding three pages)
- Address for Nominations: The Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
2. Award Criteria and Process
The Award will be conferred on individuals or groups who, at the risk of losing their own life, perform acts of exceptional bravery in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment. The Award may also be granted posthumously.
Nominations will be scrutinized by an Assessment Panel and then considered by a Panel of Judges. The Council will be invited to endorse the outcome of the Panel of Judges.
Actions performed outside the qualifying period (1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015) and nominations received after the deadline (15 April 2015) will not be eligible for consideration.
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