# Eleven Seafarers Honored with Merchant Navy Medal for Service and Advocacy

Eleven UK seafarers received the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service on September 3, 2026.

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Eleven seafarers were recognized on September 3, 2026, with the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. [^1]

Captain Brian Nibbs, aged 87, was recognized for a seafaring career spanning more than 5 decades and his support of families affected by the L'Ecume II boating fatality. [^2]

Captain Joe Furness, aged 31, was honored for encouraging millions of young people to pursue maritime careers through his social media channel JoeTheSailor and mentoring over 100 cadets. [^3]

Captain Martel Fursdon was awarded the medal for becoming the first female captain in The Lundy Company's history and for rewriting safety guidance across 15 ships. [^4]

Merchant seafarers play a vital role in supporting global trade, tourism, and national security. [^5]

The recipients were honored for going above and beyond the call of duty. [^6]

Merchant Navy Day celebrates the tireless contribution of the UK's merchant seafarers. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Eleven seafarers were recognized on September 3, 2026, with the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. (GOV.UK, News)
2. Captain Brian Nibbs, aged 87, was recognized for a seafaring career spanning more than 5 decades and his support of families affected by the L'Ecume II boating fatality. (GOV.UK, News)
3. Captain Joe Furness, aged 31, was honored for encouraging millions of young people to pursue maritime careers through his social media channel JoeTheSailor and mentoring over 100 cadets. (GOV.UK, News)
4. Captain Martel Fursdon was awarded the medal for becoming the first female captain in The Lundy Company's history and for rewriting safety guidance across 15 ships. (GOV.UK, News)
5. Merchant seafarers play a vital role in supporting global trade, tourism, and national security. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)
6. The recipients were honored for going above and beyond the call of duty. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)
7. Merchant Navy Day celebrates the tireless contribution of the UK's merchant seafarers. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)

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