Heroic British captain receives prestigious medal after saving 89 lives at sea

Heroic British captain receives prestigious medal after saving 89 lives at sea

A Welsh sea captain has been awarded the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service after saving almost 90 lives at sea.Captain Chris Phillips heroically led his 30-person crew on a rescue mission during the dead of Winter in 2024, saving 89 lives at sea, including women and children, and a baby. The 56-year-old from Pembrokeshire was one of 12 British seafarers who picked up the prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence. Capta…

“My father would have been immensely proud, having served as a merchant seaman himself. “

Twelve British seafarers have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty, receiving the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. The awards were announced on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September. The national day celebrates the tireless contributions and vital role of the UK’s merchant navy in global trade and national security. […]

British Captain Receives Prestigious Merchant Navy Medal For Saving 89 Lives At Sea

Twelve seafarers were recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty, receiving the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.

British Captain Receives Merchant Navy Medal for Saving 89 Lives

Twelve British seafarers have been recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty, receiving the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Merchant Navy Day, September 3.Captain Chris Phillips…