Post by Admin on Nov 28, 2015 8:04:59 GMT -5
Merchant Navy Meritorious Service Medal
Following the investiture of the 2015 Merchant Navy Medals, at Trinity House on Monday 23rd November, Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill MP announced a new State Award to be known as the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service, which will have a place in the Order of Wear. Her Majesty The Queen graciously signed the Royal Warrant for the new Medal. The first of these medals will be presented in 2016 and will replace the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal, which has been awarded by the Merchant Navy Medal Committee, on behalf the industry, from 2005 until this time. The Committee has a wide range of expertise from across the maritime industry.
Whilst the Department of Transport will ultimately be responsible for recommending awards to the Ministers it has agreed to consult closely with the Merchant Navy Medal Committee when reviewing nominations. Whilst nominations can be sent directly to the Department, they have also agreed that the Committee can review and forward nominations to them. The Committee will therefore examine carefully each nomination and advise whether they meet the criteria and whether further information is needed.
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It is right that merchant seafarers and fishers are recognised for their service to our nation.
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I am delighted to announce today that from 2016 we will have a new state award for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service with a place in the order of wear.
New state award for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
Nominations for the first awards of the new Medal for Meritorious Service will open today.
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Following the investiture of the 2015 Merchant Navy Medals, at Trinity House on Monday 23rd November, Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill MP announced a new State Award to be known as the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service, which will have a place in the Order of Wear. Her Majesty The Queen graciously signed the Royal Warrant for the new Medal. The first of these medals will be presented in 2016 and will replace the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal, which has been awarded by the Merchant Navy Medal Committee, on behalf the industry, from 2005 until this time. The Committee has a wide range of expertise from across the maritime industry.
Whilst the Department of Transport will ultimately be responsible for recommending awards to the Ministers it has agreed to consult closely with the Merchant Navy Medal Committee when reviewing nominations. Whilst nominations can be sent directly to the Department, they have also agreed that the Committee can review and forward nominations to them. The Committee will therefore examine carefully each nomination and advise whether they meet the criteria and whether further information is needed.
LINK
It is right that merchant seafarers and fishers are recognised for their service to our nation.
LINK
I am delighted to announce today that from 2016 we will have a new state award for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service with a place in the order of wear.
New state award for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
Nominations for the first awards of the new Medal for Meritorious Service will open today.
LINK