Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea
Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea; 22 nominees commended.
The award recognizes individuals worldwide who risk their lives with exceptional bravery and skill to save others at sea or protect the marine environment.
Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive this year’s IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, in recognition of his heroic actions in saving 12 fellow crew members when the fishing vessel 135 Geumseongho sank in November 2024.
This was endorsed by the IMO Council during its 134th session held in London this week (7 – 11 July).
A total of 60 nominations were submitted by 24 Member States and one non-governmental organization. An Assessment Panel, chaired by the IMO Secretary-General, conducted the initial review. The nominations were then ev
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