IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea -2008
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the decision
of the Panel of Judges for the Organizations 2008 Award for
Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
According to this decision, which was endorsed by the IMO Council, the
Award for 2008 is bestowed on Rodolfo Fonseca da Silva Rigueira of
Brazil, for his display of exceptional bravery in the rescue of six
crew members from a dangerous fire on the drill ship Noble Roger
Eason, at considerable risk to his own safety.
Besides the winner of the award, the IMO Council decided that
certificates in recognition of meritorious services rendered will also
be awarded to another six candidates. Letters of commendation will be
sent to other candidates, including the crews of the Hellenic Coast
Guard vessel SAR516 and the tug boat Alfeios, the staff of the Port
Authority of Katakolo and of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in
Piraeus, all nominated by the Government of Greece.
The Council expressed appreciation to all 32 candidates and to those
Governments and organizations, including HELMEPA, which had nominated
candidates for the Award.
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