Who will became the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for the year 2016 from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

2016

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A	Lakshmi Gayatri
B	Radhika Menon
C	Ashwini Pawar
D	Shipra Mazumdar

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian government recognised Captain Radhika Menon under the Bharat Ki Laxmi campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Captain Menon, who is the first female master mariner had won the top international bravery award by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for ‘Exceptional Bravery at sea 2016’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the Sampurna Swarajya, has received the highest IMO bravery recognition for saving the lives of seven fishermen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Captain Radhika Menon first woman to receive Exceptional Bravery at Sea award.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2016, Radhika also became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. She is well known for her rescue operation which she conducted successfully in June 2015 saving seven fishermen who were trapped for a week in a boat.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 2022 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea was awarded to Mr. Bo Xu, Chief Officer of the M/T Jian Qiao 502, nominated by China. Please see more information here.

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