DFA Invites Filipino Nominations for 2025 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea  

(Left photo) The daring rescue by Able Seaman Vicente Somera (2nd from right) of a stricken sailor off the Australian coast is narrated during the 2015 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Looking on are (from left) Mr. Mick Kinley, CEO of Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA), Philippine Ambassador to the UK Enrique A. Manalo, and IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu. (Right photo) Able Seaman Somera receives the certificate of commendation from IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu as Secretary Enrique A. Manalo and Australia Maritime Safety Agency CEO Mick Kinley look on.

MANILA 17 February 2025 – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Honours for Exceptional Bravery At  Sea is awarded to individuals or groups who, at the risk to their own life, perform acts of exceptional bravery in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment. Nominations may also involve displays of extraordinary seamanship skills in very difficult conditions or any other acts of  outstanding courage at sea. 

Nominations are now OPEN for exceptional acts of bravery performed at sea during the period 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025. 

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) invites the general public to nominate  Filipino candidates for the IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery At Sea through  the online form at https://forms.gle/2Z7GJuHJLQubCQ4A6. Please submit this form by 04 April 2025. END

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Filipinos who have received IMO Awards: 

Above: PO2 Ralph Barajan (third from left) receives his IMO Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award at the  DFA Main Office on 24 February 2021. PO2 Barajan helped save the lives of all 62 fellow passengers  onboard the sinking passenger vessel Siargao Princess, while he was off-duty.