IBIA supports 2026 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The honours are awarded annually and were established by the Organization to provide international recognition for those who, at the risk of losing their own life, perform acts of exceptional bravery, displaying outstanding courage in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment. Such acts of bravery may also involve extraordinary seamanship skills in very difficult conditions or any other display of outstanding courage.

IMO is currently accepting nominations for exceptional acts of bravery performed at sea during the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Nominations may also involve displays of extraordinary seamanship skills in very difficult conditions or any other acts of outstanding courage at sea.

ENGLISH
2026 Nomination Form https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Nomination-form-EN.docx

2026 Guidelines: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-IMO-Honours-Bravery-at-Sea-Guidelines-Circular-Letter-No.5072-EN.pdf

FRENCH
2026 Nomination Form: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Nomination-form-FR.docx

2026 Guidelines: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Circular-Letter-No.5072-FR.pdf

SPANISH
2026 Nomination Form: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Nomination-form-SP.docx

2026 Guidelines: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Circular-Letter-No.5072-SP.pdf

Please note the deadline for submission is 31 March 2026.