The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announced the final shortlist for its 2017 Hero awards.
IMRF chairman and trustee Udo Fox said: “There were many, many extremely worthy candidates and organisations doing inspiring work.”
One of the finalists for the individual award is first mate Anton Tasanen, of Prima Shipping Group’s 3,000-dwt general cargoship Prima Donna (built 1987).
The vessel’s cook had fallen overboard in rough weather off Finland in April and a lifebuoy was thrown to him.
