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CASARA Award

Murray Harvey, Zone Commander of The Pas region in Manitoba, was awarded the National Civil Air Search and Rescue Award (CASARA) Award for 2006 for his unwavering dedication and contribution to search and rescue.

“This is a very prestigious award,” said Charles Pachal, past CASARA National President. “It is the highest CASARA award and is given only to those members who have performed exemplary service to air search and rescue in Canada.”

The award is not presented annually, but rather it is awarded when the Association wishes to recognize one of its members for exemplary service and contribution.

John Davidson, National President, presented the award at the 2006 annual general meeting and said Mr. Harvey “has been an inspiration to us all.”

New Award for Bravery at Sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a new award for exceptional bravery at sea.

The award recognizes people who have risked their lives to save others at sea or those who try to prevent damage to the marine environment. Nominations are due by April 15, 2007.

The IMO is a special agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.