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IMO Award 2016 for Exception Bravery at Sea.
Applicable to:
IMO Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental international organizations in consultative status with IMO
Effective Date:
Nominations due by 15 April 2016
Superseded Circulars:
None
IMO Award 2016 for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
1. Nomination Process — IMO Circular Letter No.3586
Nominations can be made by United Nations Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental international organizations in consultative status with IMO.
- Nominating Entities: United Nations Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental international organizations in consultative status with IMO
- Nomination Deadline: 15 April 2016
- Nomination Form: Annex 2 of the circular letter
- Supporting Documentation: Annex 3 of the circular letter and a short narrative of events (not exceeding three pages)
2. Award Criteria and Selection Process — IMO Circular Letter No.3586, Annex 1
The Award recognizes individuals or groups who perform acts of exceptional bravery attempting to save life at sea or mitigate damage to the marine environment.
- Eligible Acts: Exceptional bravery in attempting to save life at sea or mitigate damage to the marine environment
- Selection Process: Nominations are reviewed by an Assessment Panel and a Panel of Judges, with the final decision made by the Council
- Award Ceremony: The Award will be presented at IMO Headquarters on World Maritime Day or another major IMO occasion
II/4 Guidelines for the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
Important Note
Nominations for actions performed outside the qualifying period (1 March 2015 to 29 February 2016) and those received after the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
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