Post by Administrator on Jun 15, 2014 12:37:26 GMT
Nominations sought for the Merchant Navy Medal 2014:
The Merchant Navy Medal, established in 2005, is a prestigious annual award recognising acts of courage afloat, or meritorious service, by persons from the United Kingdom or British Overseas Dependent Territories, within the Merchant Navy or fishing fleet. Up to 20 medals may be awarded annually.
Persons nominated for "meritorious service" must have served afloat in the Merchant Navy or fishing fleets for a minimum of twelve years, at least five of which must have been at sea. Nominees can include serving officers and ratings, or shore-based personnel within maritime organisations, including shipping companies, agencies, authorities, charities and educational establishments. A small number of medals can be awarded as "honoris causa" to persons who have made a major contribution to the shipping sector but have not served afloat. Medals awarded for "Acts of Courage Afloat" are not subjected to minimum service requirements. All nominations can only be considered for a maximum of two years after the nominee has left his, or her, post although consideration is given to posthumous awards. The closing date for 2014 nominations is 30th June.
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The Merchant Navy Medal, established in 2005, is a prestigious annual award recognising acts of courage afloat, or meritorious service, by persons from the United Kingdom or British Overseas Dependent Territories, within the Merchant Navy or fishing fleet. Up to 20 medals may be awarded annually.
Persons nominated for "meritorious service" must have served afloat in the Merchant Navy or fishing fleets for a minimum of twelve years, at least five of which must have been at sea. Nominees can include serving officers and ratings, or shore-based personnel within maritime organisations, including shipping companies, agencies, authorities, charities and educational establishments. A small number of medals can be awarded as "honoris causa" to persons who have made a major contribution to the shipping sector but have not served afloat. Medals awarded for "Acts of Courage Afloat" are not subjected to minimum service requirements. All nominations can only be considered for a maximum of two years after the nominee has left his, or her, post although consideration is given to posthumous awards. The closing date for 2014 nominations is 30th June.
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