Order "For Naval Merit" | |
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Type | Single grade order |
Awarded for | Excellence in worldwide oceanic activities in favour of Russian military and economic security |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Citizens of the Russian Federation |
Status | Active |
Established | February 27, 2002 |
First awarded | December 17, 2002 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order "For Military Merit" |
Next (lower) | Order of Honour |
The Order "For Naval Merit" (Russian: Орден «За морские заслуги») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation bestowed for excellence in military or economic maritime endeavours. It was established on February 27, 2002 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 245.[1] Its statute was amended by presidential decree № 1099 of September 7, 2010.[2]