HONORING THE SEAFARING PROFESSION: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR SEAFARERS

1. Introduction

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is responsible for maritime safety and security and the prevention of marine pollution from ships. In its central role, IMO is acutely aware that seafarers are the lifeblood of the global shipping industry, responsible for moving more than 90% of the world’s goods and fuel. With about 1.89 million seafarers operating on commercial ships, their dedication, skill and courage are indispensable to international trade and the global economy.

This report aims to study in detail the awards and forms of recognition that IMO has established and awarded over the years. Understanding the nature, goals and meaning of these recognitions will provide a solid information foundation for communication work to honor the seafarer profession and raise community awareness of their important roles and contributions. The report will delve into each specific award, annual campaigns and analyze the overall impact of these initiatives in enhancing the status and image of seafarers in the international arena.

Source: IMO

2. IMO Duties to Seafarers: Foundation for Recognition

IMO’s core mission is to create a legal framework for the shipping industry that is fair, effective, universally applied and enforced globally. This framework covers every aspect of international shipping, from ship design, construction, equipment, manning, to operation and disposal of ships after the end of their useful life. An important part of this mission is focusing on the human element, especially seafarers.

IMO has developed and maintains international standards that relate directly to seafarers, including:

• Safety and Security: Through conventions such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and related regulations, IMO sets high standards of safety for ships and seafarers.
• Training and Certification: The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) establishes minimum standards of competency for seafarers worldwide.
• Crew benefits: IMO works closely with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to address important welfare issues such as seafarer abandonment, fair treatment after maritime accidents, claims for injury or death, hours of work and rest, and fatigue prevention. Guidelines and convention amendments, such as the ILO’s Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006, are often developed in cooperation with IMO.

It is from this legal foundation and strong commitment to the human element that IMO’s awards and recognition for seafarers were born. They are not only symbolic gestures but also reflect the international maritime community’s official recognition of the contributions and sacrifices of seafarers, while promoting the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. IMO’s establishment of these recognition mechanisms shows that the organization is not only focusing on the technical and regulatory aspects of the maritime industry but also on protecting, supporting and honoring the individuals who directly operate this important industry.

3. IMO Specific Awards and Recognitions

IMO has established a series of awards and recognitions to honor the diverse and outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations to the maritime sector, with seafarers regularly being prominent honourees. These awards not only recognize achievements but also contribute to raising awareness of the challenges and noble qualities of the seafaring profession.

3.1. IMO Honors for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

This award was established by IMO to provide international recognition to those who, at risk to their own lives, have performed exceptional acts of bravery, demonstrating extraordinary courage in their efforts to save lives at sea or prevent/minimize damage to the marine environment. These actions may also include extraordinary seamanship in very difficult conditions or any other display of outstanding courage.

• History and Development: Originally called the “IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea”, the award’s name was changed to “IMO Honors for Exceptional Bravery at Sea” in July 2022 to reflect the establishment of three honor categories.
• Target:
  • International recognition of exceptional acts of bravery in saving lives at sea.
  • Honoring extraordinary courage in efforts to prevent or minimize damage to the marine environment.
  • Recognition of excellent seamanship in harsh conditions.
• Nomination and Selection Process: Nominations are scrutinized by an Evaluation Panel composed of members of non-governmental organizations with consultative status with IMO, chaired by the IMO Secretary-General or designee. A Panel of Judges, chaired by the President of the IMO Council and with the participation of the Chairmen of the Maritime Safety, Marine Environmental Protection, Legal, Technical Cooperation and Facilitation Committees, will then consider the recommendations and select the recipient of the top award.
• Honor Categories:
  • The Award: Awarded to the individual(s) judged to have performed the most outstanding act of bravery.
  • Giấy khen (Certificates of Commendation): For those who have committed extraordinary acts of courage.
  • Thư khen (Letters of Commendation): Recognize other acts of courage.

Table 1: Categories of IMO Awards for Exceptional Courage at Sea

Category	Describe
The Award	Awarded to the candidate(s) judged to have performed the most outstanding act of gallantry in a situation of grave danger to self or others and under very difficult conditions.
Giấy khen (Certificates of Commendation)	For candidates who have performed extraordinary acts of courage in situations of danger to themselves or others and under trying conditions.
Thư khen (Letters of Commendation)	For candidates who have demonstrated commendable courage and determination in their efforts to save lives at sea or prevent/mitigate damage to the marine environment.

• Implications for Seafarers: This award is a prestigious tribute, drawing international attention to acts of heroism that often take place silently on the oceans. It is not only a source of pride for the individual and team receiving the award, but also a source of inspiration for the entire seafaring community, while reminding the world about the risks and dedication of the seafaring profession.
• Typical cases:
  • Year 2024: The awards were given to two groups: Captain Avhilash Rawat and the tanker crew Marlin Luanda (nominated by Marshall Islands) for controlling a fire after the ship was attacked by a drone on January 26, 2024. Despite danger and extensive damage, they fought the fire, saved the ship and averted a potential environmental disaster. Captain Jorge Fernando Galaviz Fuentes and the tugboat crew Pemex Maya (nominated by Mexico) was honored for rescuing six shipwrecked people from four different ships during a violent storm.
  • Year 2023: Corporal Caleb Halle, US Coast Guard aviation rescue technician (nominated by the United States), received the award for extraordinary courage, tenacity and determination in the rescue operation of the tugboat’s seven crew members. Legacy in January 2023. He volunteered to stay at the scene in dangerous conditions to assist with rescue work.
  • 2022: Bo Xu, Chief Officer of M/T ship Jian Qiao 502 (nominated by China).
  • 2021: Tran Van Khoi, Search and Rescue Officer of the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center Region II, Vietnam Maritime Administration (nominated by Vietnam).
  • These examples show that the award recognizes not only individual action but also teamwork, technical skill and extraordinary perseverance in the most dire of circumstances. They demonstrate the real challenges seafarers face, from attacks and natural disasters to serious technical problems, and how they overcome them with courage and professionalism.

3.2. International Maritime Prize

This is a prestigious award awarded annually by the IMO Council to the individual or organization considered to have made the most important contributions to the work and goals of IMO. While the recipients are not always seafarers, many of the contributions honored have a direct or indirect impact on improving the safety, security and welfare of seafarers, as well as protecting the marine environment where they work.

• Target: Recognizing outstanding and global contributions to IMO goals.
• Criteria: Make the most significant contribution to the work and goals of IMO.
• Form: The prize includes a dolphin sculpture and a cash prize. The winner is also invited to write an article on a topic related to IMO’s work, to be published in IMO News magazine.
• Implications for the maritime sector and seafarers: This award emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and individual/organizational efforts in shaping a safer, cleaner and more efficient maritime industry. Improvements in maritime regulations, technology and practices, which often result from contributions recognized by this award, directly improve working conditions and safety for seafarers.
• Some typical award recipients with contributions related to seafarers:
  • 1998: International Lifeboat Federation – This organization makes a direct contribution to saving seafarers’ lives through the development and promotion of lifeboat technology and rescue services.
  • Individuals such as Koji Sekimizu (Japan, 2016), former Secretary General of IMO, or William O’Neil (Canada, 2003), also a former Secretary General of IMO, during his tenure took many initiatives and promoted important regulations related to seafarer safety and welfare.
  • The recognition of organizations such as International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) (via Mr. Paul Sadler, 2020) nice International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) (via Mr. Peter Hinchliffe, 2019) is also important, as the standards and guidelines developed by these organizations are often closely related to ship and crew safety.

The fact that the International Maritime Awards honors contributions at the strategic and policy level shows that IMO recognizes the importance of building a comprehensive maritime ecosystem, where regulations and best practices are developed and enforced, thereby bringing practical benefits to seafarers.

3.3. Special recognition for merchant vessels and their crew involved in the rescue of mixed migrants at sea

This form of recognition was established by the IMO General Assembly in 2015 through Resolution A.1093(29), and later amended by Resolution A.1195(33) in 2023 to allow intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with consultative status with IMO to also submit nominations.

• Target: Commendation for the courage, professionalism and compassion of merchant ship crews in rescue operations around the world.
• Form: Certificate of the IMO General Assembly.
• Procedure: IMO, IGO and NGO member states are invited to provide information on merchant seafarers deserving of recognition. Recognition is applicable to actions taken since January 1, 2014 and has no specific application deadline or review process.
• Background and Meaning: The increase in maritime migration crises has placed a significant burden on merchant ships, which are often the first responders. Resolution A.1093(29) notes that between January 2014 and December 2015 in the Mediterranean alone, more than 1,350 merchant ships had to be diverted to rescue more than 57,000 migrants. This recognition not only honors the humanitarian actions of seafarers but also draws attention to the legal, logistical and psychological challenges they face when participating in these large-scale rescue operations.
  • For example, the case of ships Maersk Etienne in 2020, stranded for more than 30 days after rescuing 27 migrants, highlighting the difficulties merchant ships face in disembarking rescued people. IMO’s recognition in this context highlights the need for international solutions to support ships and seafarers in their duty to save lives at sea.
• Impact: This recognition affirms the important humanitarian role seafarers play, beyond their normal cargo transport duties. It also contributes to raising awareness of the legal and ethical obligation to rescue people in distress at sea, and encourages governments and relevant organizations to create more favorable conditions for rescue operations and the landing of rescued people. Expanding the number of candidates allowed to nominate under Resolution A.1195(33) shows that IMO wishes to more widely recognize these efforts from many different sources of information.

3.4. IMO Gender Equality Award

This award was established by the IMO Council to recognize individuals, regardless of gender, who have made significant contributions to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women in the maritime sector.

• Target: Honoring efforts to promote gender equality and empower women in the maritime industry, a traditionally male-dominated field.
• Criteria: Significantly contribute to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the maritime sector.
• First recipients (for 2025, announced in 2024): Karin Orsel, CEO of MF Shipping Group (Netherlands), was selected for her significant contributions to gender equality throughout her career, including building an inclusive culture at the company, supporting diversity programs and holding leadership positions in key maritime organizations.
• Types of contributions recognized:
  • Advocate for policy change, integrating gender considerations into the legal framework.
  • Leading and setting an example, inspiring women.
  • Committed to creating a culture of inclusion, diverse hiring, mentoring, and supporting initiatives that promote diversity.
  • Mentor and support women to develop their skills and confidence.
  • Empowerment initiatives, such as creating networking events, revising scholarship programs to ensure gender equality.
• Meaning: This award is an important step forward in recognizing and encouraging gender diversity in the maritime industry. It not only honors pioneers but also inspires the next generation of women to enter and develop careers in the sector, including seafaring. This can help change perceptions, break down barriers and create a more equitable working environment on board and across the industry. The birth of this award also shows a change in IMO’s perception, towards proactively promoting a more inclusive and diverse maritime industry.

Table 2: Major IMO Awards and Recognitions For or Closely Related to Seafarers

Name of Award/Recognition	Main Objective	Main Object of Honor	Impact/Implications for Seafarers
IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea	Recognize exceptional courageous actions to save lives/protect the marine environment	Crew members, lifeguards	Honor courage and sacrifice; enhance professional image; inspire.
International Maritime Prize	Recognize the most significant contribution to the work and goals of IMO	Individuals, organizations	Indirectly benefit from improvements in safety, security, environment, and maritime regulations.
Special Recognition for Merchant Vessels and their Crew Involved in the Rescue of Mixed Migrants at Sea	Commend courage, professionalism, and compassion in rescuing migrants	Merchant ship crew members	Affirming the humanitarian role, raise awareness about the challenges of rescuing migrants.
IMO Gender Equality Award	Recognizing contributions to promoting gender equality and empowering women in maritime	Individual	Encourage the participation and development of women in the seafaring profession; promote an equal working environment.

4. IMO Annual Activities Honoring Seafarers

In addition to specific awards, IMO also organizes annual events and campaigns to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of seafarers globally.

4.1. Day of the Seafarer (DotS)

• Establishment and Purpose: Seafarers’ Day, celebrated on 25 June every year, was established by a resolution adopted at the 2010 Manila Diplomatic Conference to adopt the revised STCW Convention. The stated purpose of the day is to recognize the exceptional contribution of seafarers from around the world to international maritime trade, the world economy and society as a whole.The Resolution encourages Governments, shipping organizations, companies, shipowners and all other stakeholders to appropriately promote Seafarers’ Day and take action to celebrate it in a meaningful way.
• Topics and Activities: Each year, Seafarers’ Day has a specific theme, focusing on an important aspect of seafarers’ lives and work.
  • 2025 theme: “My Harassment Free Ship” (#MyHarassmentFreeShip). The campaign aims to promote a culture of respect and zero tolerance towards bullying and harassment at sea. Objectives include raising awareness, promoting industry action to implement a zero tolerance policy, encouraging reporting and accountability, and equipping seafarers with resources and support. A highlight is the launch of the Interactive World Map, highlighting available resources by ship’s country to support seafarers reporting and addressing harassment.
  • 2024 theme: “Your top tips for safety at sea” (#SafetyTipsAtSea). The campaign focuses on seafarers’ contribution to making the maritime sector a safer place to work, encouraging them to share safety tips and work experiences.
• Impact on Global Perception and Appreciation: Seafarers’ Day provides a dedicated annual platform to bring the contributions and challenges of seafarers to the global spotlight. Social media campaigns and the message from the IMO Secretary General helps spread this message strongly.
  • The trend of Seafarers’ Day themes appears to be evolving from general appreciation to addressing specific, challenging issues within the seafarer community, such as safety practices (2024) and harassment (2025). This shows an increasingly mature approach to advocacy. As general awareness has increased, the focus on more specific, and sometimes sensitive, issues demonstrates a deeper commitment to improving the actual working conditions of seafarers.
  • Although Seafarers’ Day is primarily an awareness campaign, the issues highlighted (e.g. harassment) can generate momentum and pressure from the public/industry, which in turn can contribute to policy discussions and changes within the IMO or at national level (e.g. amendments to the STCW Code on bullying/harassment ). “My Harassment-Free Ship” 2025 campaign in line with IMO’s ongoing work to amend the STCW Code in relation to bullying and harassment, shows the interrelationship between awareness initiatives and regulatory developments.

Table 3: Recent Seafarers’ Day Topics

Year	Topic (English)	Topic (Vietnamese – Rough translation)	Main Message/Focus	Campaign Hashtag
2025	My Harassment-Free Ship	My unmolested ship	Promote a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea.	#MyHarassmentFreeShip
2024	Your top tips for safety at sea	Your top tips for safety at sea	Seafarers’ contribution to making the maritime industry a safer place to work.	#SafetyTipsAtSea
2023	MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on (World Maritime Day theme, also emphasized for seafarers)	MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment continues	The role of seafarers in enforcing marine environmental protection regulations. (Inference based on WMD topic)	#MARPOLat50
2022	Your voyage – then and now, share your journey	Your journey – past and present, please share your journey	Emphasizes developments and changes in the seafaring profession, and the personal experiences of seafarers.	#SeafarerJourney
2021	Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future (World Maritime Day theme, strong focus on seafarers)	Seafarers: are the core of the future of the shipping industry	The essential role of seafarers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the future of the industry.	#FairFuture4Seafarers

4.2. World Maritime Day (WMD)

• General meaning: Held annually, usually on the last Thursday of September, with a parallel event hosted by a member country.
• Intersection with seafarer issues: Although the themes of World Maritime Day are often broad in nature, they frequently cover aspects important to seafarers: maritime safety, security, environmental management and human factors.
  • 2025 theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” (“Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”). Although focused on the ocean, this theme acknowledges the role of shipping and, thereby, the role of seafarers in the sustainable use of the ocean.
  • 2024 theme: “Future direction: Safety first!” (“Navigating the Future: Safety First!”). This topic is directly relevant to seafarers, especially with new technologies and fuels.
  • 2023 theme: “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” (“MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on”). MARPOL regulations directly affect the operational responsibilities and environmental protection duties of seafarers.
  • 2021 theme: “Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping’s Future” (“Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping’s Future”). This theme clearly puts seafarers front and center, emphasizing their vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the future of shipping.
• Impact: Reinforce IMO’s holistic approach to the maritime sector, where seafarer welfare and professionalism are integral to achieving broader goals such as safety, security and environmental sustainability.
  • The themes of World Maritime Day often reflect IMO’s strategic priorities for the year. When themes like “Safety First!” (2024) or “Seafarers: The core of the future of the shipping industry” (2021) are chosen, they signal a high-level organizational focus, which can influence resource allocation, technical cooperation and discussions within IMO committees, ultimately benefiting seafarers. The choice of the World Maritime Day theme is an important communication action by IMO, setting an agenda for discussion and focus across the maritime world that year.
  • World Maritime Day themes often link maritime issues to broader global agendas such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps position seafarers’ work as more than just a profession, but as a contribution to sustainability and global development. This raises the profile of discussions around the shipping industry and seafarers, connecting their day-to-day work with widely recognized global goals.

5. Synergistic Impact: How IMO Recognition Raises the Status of Seafaring

IMO’s awards and recognition activities, when considered as a whole, have a powerful and multi-dimensional impact in raising the profile of the seafaring profession.

5.1. Enhance Public Image and Global Standing

Awards and commemorative events provide positive stories that can be used in communications and public relations to counter negative stereotypes and demonstrate seafarers’ professionalism. Stories of courage, humanitarian spirit, and dedication build a more positive and accurate public perception of the seafaring profession. This is especially important in a context where the profession of seafarers is often not fully known to the public.

5.2. Draw Attention to Unique Challenges, Skills and Dedication

Specific details in award citations (e.g., severe weather, complex rescues, long periods at sea) help the public and policymakers better understand the demanding nature of the profession. Recognition of specialized skills (e.g. firefighting on ships Marlin Luanda, Caleb Halle’s rescue swimming skills) highlights the high level of training and competence required of seafarers. Thereby, society has a deeper insight into the sacrifices and rigorous requirements of this job.

5.3. Inspiring Current and Future Generations of Seafarers

Celebrating heroes and role models can boost the morale of current seafarers and attract new talent by presenting seafaring as a noble and rewarding, albeit challenging, career. In particular, the Gender Equality Award can inspire more women to see a future for themselves in the maritime industry. Success stories and recognition at the international level can be a powerful motivator, affirming the value of their career choice and dedication.

5.4. Strengthening IMO’s Commitment to the Human Factor

These recognitions are tangible evidence of IMO’s recognition that seafarers are the most important component of the shipping industry as emphasized through the theme of World Maritime Day 2021: “Seafarers: The core of the future of shipping”. They complement regulatory efforts by focusing on the people who implement and operate within those regulations. The IMO Secretary General’s speeches regularly reiterate the importance of seafarers, for example in his closing remarks at the 132nd session of the Council, he emphasized the protection of seafarers as a priority and congratulated the award recipients.

The various awards and commemorative activities, when viewed as a whole, create a multifaceted and reinforced message about the value of seafarers. The Courage Awards highlight courage, the International Maritime Awards honor intellectual contributions, migrant relief recognition emphasizes compassion, Seafarers’ Day creates an annual focal point, and World Maritime Day themes often connect seafarers to broader industry goals. This coordination is stronger than any single initiative, painting a more complete picture of the diversity of contributions and aspects of the seafaring profession.

Furthermore, consistent and prominent recognition by the United Nations maritime agency can gradually influence the culture within shipping companies and the broader maritime industry. This encourages greater respect, better welfare considerations and a more proactive approach to supporting seafarers. As the peak global maritime body continually emphasizes the importance and contribution of seafarers through prestigious awards, it sets a standard and expectation for how seafarers should be viewed and treated across the industry. This can spill over into company policies and attitudes.

6. Conclusion: The Enduring Value of IMO Recognition for Seafarers

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established and maintained a diverse system of awards and recognition activities to honor the invaluable contributions of seafarers. From honoring extraordinary courage at sea (IMO Honors for Exceptional Bravery at Sea), recognizing strategic contributions to the maritime industry (International Maritime Prize), commending humanitarian actions in rescuing migrants (Special Recognition for Merchant Vessels and their Crew involved in the Rescue of Mixed Migrants at Sea), to promoting gender equality (IMO Gender Equality Award), all reflect the international community’s deep appreciation for the maritime profession. sea. In addition, annual events such as Day of the Seafarer and related themes of World Maritime Day continually bring the role and challenges of seafarers into the spotlight.

These forms of recognition are more than just symbolic gestures. They play a key role in validating the work of seafarers, highlighting their indispensable contributions to the global economy and society. In an increasingly technological maritime world, these recognitions contribute to a narrative that values ​​human skill, courage and dedication. The core and enduring value of all these forms of IMO recognition is to bring visibility and validation to a profession that is often hidden from public view, but is fundamental to global life. Seafaring is an “invisible” profession to many people, and IMO’s awards and campaigns helps bring their stories, challenges and contributions to the public, validating their importance.

For seafaring communications, leveraging the stories of award winners, the themes of Seafarers’ Day, and the overall message of IMO’s commitment to seafarers is invaluable. The ongoing nature of these awards ensures a constant flow of positive stories and opportunities to engage, educate the public and inspire future generations of seafarers. The communications program should aim to amplify these official IMO recognitions, using them as credible third-party endorsements of the value and importance of seafarers. IMO sponsorship carries significant weight, providing a solid foundation for any communications campaign about seafarers.

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