The Medal for Rescue at Sea is a Norwegian award was instituted by Royal Decree on 25 August 1978. It ranks as number 14 in the order of precedence of the

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Award distribution

The medal is awarded by the

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, on the recommendation of the

Norwegian Maritime Directorate The Norwegian Maritime Authority ( no, Sjøfartsdirektoratet) is a Norwegian government agency responsible for life, health, working conditions and the environment for Norwegian registered ships and ships at Norwegian ports. The authority, subordi ...

. Individuals who have demonstrated courage, resourcefulness and skill for the saving of life at sea, are eligible for this award.

Design

The Medal for Rescue at Sea is made of silver. The obverse shows the

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surrounded by the inscription "Kongeriket Norge" (Kingdom of Norway). On the reverse edge is the inscription "For Redningsdåd til Sjøs" (For Rescue at Sea) at the top with an oak wreath below. The medal is suspended from a ribbon of red with a white edged blue stripe in the middle, like the

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References

{{reflist Civil awards and decorations of Norway Awards established in 1978 1978 establishments in Norway