The extraordinary courage of nine police officers, an off-duty ambulance officer and another member of the public who saved lives in perilous situations.
Redlynch father of two Mr Bhamaria, who has more than 20 years experience at sea, has now been nominated for the United Nations International Maritime Organisation Bravery Award, which recognises the world s most incredible rescue efforts at sea. He also recently took out India s National Maritime Day Gallantry Award and has been nominated for an Australian Bravery Award. It s a once-in-a-lifetime achievement for any seafarer, he said of the Gallantry Award. I had seven nominations in my favour, which is incredible. And since the inception of the award this is the first time in Indian history that a maritime pilot has won it.
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