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Guidelines for the National Maritime Day Celebrations Awards 2019

Applicable to: Indian seafarers, companies, associations, and individuals
Effective Date: 28th February, 2019
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. National Maritime Day Celebrations Awards 2019

The National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee has announced awards for various categories to recognize and honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Indian maritime sector.

  • Varuna Award: Highest award for sustained and outstanding contribution to the Indian maritime sector. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • NMD Award of Excellence: Award for lifetime exceptional and distinguished achievements at the senior functional level in the Indian maritime sector. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Outstanding Contribution to Maritime Education and Training: Award for sustained contribution to maritime education and training. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Gallantry Awards to Indian Seafarers: Awards for acts of gallantry performed by Indian seamen. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Best Foreign Employer of Indian Seafarers: Award for Manning Agencies/Foreign Principals who control slots for Indian seafarers. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Most Compassionate Employer of Indian Seafarers: Award for Indian shipping companies/foreign employers who have rehabilitated maximum number of incapacitated Indian seafarers. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Indian Shipping Company with Highest Growth of Indian Flag Vessels: Award for Indian shipping companies showing addition under Indian flag. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
  • Eminent Overseas Maritime Personality Award: Award for NRIs, PIOs/OCIs for their sustained and outstanding contribution to the Maritime Sector. Nominations close on 28th February, 2019.
II/4  Nominations should be sent in sealed envelopes with the award name written on the top.
Important Note

All nominations should be addressed to Shri. D.S.R. Satya Prakash, Member Secretary, National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee & Sr. Hydrographic Surveyor, DGS, at the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.

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