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Nomination for NMDC awards 2018 - INSA/FOSMA/MASSA.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, shipping companies, and organizations
Effective Date:
29th March 2018 to 5th April 2018
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. National Maritime Day Celebrations & Awards
The National Maritime Day (NMD) is celebrated annually from 29th March to 5th April. This year, the following awards will be given:
- Varuna Award - Recognizes sustained and outstanding contribution to the Indian Maritime Sector.
- NMD Award of Excellence - Honors lifetime exceptional and distinguished achievements in the Indian Maritime Sector.
- Outstanding Contribution to Maritime Education and Training - Recognizes distinguished individuals for their sustained contribution to maritime education and training.
- Gallantry Award to Indian Seafarers - Recognizes exemplary acts of gallantry shown during the year ended 31.12.2017.
- Best Foreign Employer of Indian Seafarers - Recognizes the best foreign employer of Indian seafarers.
- Most Compassionate Employer of Indian Seafarers - Recognizes the most compassionate employer of Indian seafarers.
- The Indian Shipping Company with Highest Growth of Indian Flag Vessels - Recognizes the Indian shipping company with the highest growth of Indian flag vessels.
- Eminent Overseas Maritime Personality Award - Recognizes and honors NRIs, PIOs/OCIs for their sustained and outstanding contribution to the Maritime Sector.
2. Nomination Process & Deadline
Nominations for the above awards should be sent to the National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee with full details of the nominee latest by 28th February 2018. Nominations received after the due date will not be considered for evaluation.
Nominations should also be forwarded for IMO Bravery Award as per IMO Circular number 3781 dated 27th October 2017.
For further information, please visit dgshipping.gov.in to download the guidelines and IMO Circular number 3781 dated 27.10.2017.
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