Bravery Award for Hero Seafarer Who Saved 12 Lives at Sea

IMO Selects a Fisherman for Bravery at Sea Award

The IMO Council has decided to award its Exceptional Bravery at Sea award to Korean officer Lee Tae-Young, who helped save his crewmates aboard a sin...

Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea

Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award

Korean Officer Wins 2025 IMO Bravery Award For Saving 12 Crew Members At Sea

Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea; 22 nominees commended.

Australian legal expert to receive International Maritime Prize - Shipping Australia

By the International Maritime Organization. Dr. Rosalie Balkin has been named as the winner of the International Maritime Prize for 2024.  The decision was announced today by the International Maritime Organization Council during its 134th session (7-11 July 2025).  She will receive the award at an official ceremony in November…

Dr. Rosalie Balkin named winner of IMO's International Maritime Prize

The IMO Council announced today that Dr. Rosalie Balkin has been named the recipient of the International Maritime Prize for 2024. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to international maritime law over a career spanning more than 50 years. Dr. Balkin is the Secretary-General of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) – the world’s oldest organization focused on unifying international maritime law, founded in 1897. Nominated by the…

Korean Officer to Receive IMO's Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue

Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his heroic rescue of 12 fellow crew...