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Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Master receives 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the Sampurna Swarajya, has received the highest IMO bravery recognition for saving the lives of seven fishermen.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -A search and rescue officer from Viet Nam, who repeatedly risked his own life to save 12 others in a daring three-day long sea rescue, has received the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Mr. Tran Van Khoi was honoured during the annual IMO Awards ceremony (6 December).

Detailed explanation-4: -The IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is designed to recognise actions in response to a specific (sinking, fire, collision, etc) incident. The 2022 award covers 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Radhika Menon. Radhika Menon is the world’s first woman to receive the “Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea” from the International Maritime Organisation (I.M.O.). Captain Radhika Menon was given the award because she rescued all seven fishermen from a fishing boat, Durgamma.